Anna Fraser, 26, studied Business and Management at the University of the Highlands and Islands. She began her journey with HIE in November 2021 as a graduate programme officer, based in Inverness, to support the agency’s graduate placement programme.
The programme supported organisations to drive innovation and recovery following the pandemic and gave graduates much-needed experience to advance their careers.
Since October 22, Anna has been working as part of the business improvement team as a PowerApps support officer. Her dedication and expertise have now led her to secure a permanent contract.
The judges were particularly impressed with Anna's ambition and strive to better her skills and capabilities in noteworthy career journey to date.
Moving from a role involving project management skills, which highlights her strong coordination and community abilities, into a more technical role speaks to the multi-talented nature of her skills set and adaptability demonstrated in her work. We're convinced that she's demonstrated her worth to her peers and is someone who can be relied upon as both versatile and dependable in a varied and dynamic workforce.