Senior Consultant Employee at ABeam Consulting

Angela Smith

Senior Consultant

Angela is a senior supply chain consultant focused on SAP implementation and process improvement. She also leads all corporate social responsibility initiatives.

“One thing that I love about this place is that the culture is centered around growth and continuous learning.”
- Angela

What attracted you to work at your company? How did you know it would be a good fit?: I started working for ABeam Consulting as a new graduate straight out of college. I knew ABeam would be a good fit for me because no day is the same in consulting—there would be no boredom thanks to the great variability in my daily tasks. As a young adult, I was also excited for the opportunity to travel. In the pre-pandemic world, consultants traveled most weeks and that was an exciting perk of the job! Today most project work is done remotely with opportunities to travel to the client on an as-needed basis.
What are you responsible for in your current role?: In my current role, I manage testing and issue resolution for an SAP implementation project. I run daily status calls both internal and with the client to discuss, report test progress and issue resolution. I create and manage the test schedule for each test cycle and work with my team to ensure they are staying on track, appropriately prioritizing issues and resolving in a timely manner. In addition to my current project, I am also head of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) at ABeam US. In this role, I lead a committee in planning volunteer events and pro-bono projects to support non-profit organizations in our local communities.
What are you working on right now that excites or inspires you?: The part of my job that is most exciting and inspiring is my work in the CSR space. Volunteering is something I am very passionate about and I am thankful that I can incorporate that into my career. In participating in CSR, our goal is to help make a difference in our local communities while also building better bonds with our colleagues through volunteer experiences. We not only help support great causes, but we also build stronger connections within our team when we interact outside of the workplace.
What do you value most about your company’s or team’s culture? What sets it apart from other places you’ve worked?: The culture here is very close and feels family oriented. Since we are a smaller firm each team member is more than just a number—everyone knows everyone, including upper-level management. Employees also have a voice—management asks for and reacts to feedback from employees to help improve the company which makes each employee feel as though they are a valued member of the team. Furthermore, the team members we have are always willing to assist one another and offer an extra hand whenever needed.
What’s one thing you would want a candidate to know about what it’s like to work at your company?: One thing that I love about ABeam is that the culture is centered around growth and continuous learning. As consultants, we are always trying to keep up with the latest technological innovations.
What are some ways your company or team supports and stays connected to people who are working remotely?: Even though our team members are spread across the country, the team remains connected and feels like a family. ABeam makes it easy to stay connected regardless of where you live by connecting people through both project work and social activities. I worked remotely for two of the five years I have been at ABeam and I was able to stay connected to other team members outside of my projects by attending virtual happy hours, participating in volunteer events, and attending in-person annual gatherings.

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