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Kristina L. Griffin

Kristina.L.Griffin@vanderbilt.edu
         

  OBJECTIVE

  A career position or management development program opportunity that leads to Project Manager Professional certification.
     

  EDUCATION

 Vanderbilt University

  School of Engineering · Nashville, Tennessee
  Bachelor of Science, May 2009, Cumulative GPA 3.22/4.0
  Double Major: Engineering Science and Human/Organizational Development (HOD)
Minor: Engineering Management. HOD Focus: Leadership and Organizational Effectiveness

 Relevant Coursework

  Program & Project Management · Systems Engineering · Statistics · Finance & Accounting
Marketing Technology · Technical Communications · Organizational Change Management
 


  PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

 Sept.-Dec. 2008

  Hospital Corporation of America (HCA, Inc.),  -  Nashville, TN
Project Management Office Intern (paid)
Conducted a SWOT (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats) Analysis to identify and craft a strategy for improvement.

Created a project manager orientation program; developed an employee Instruction Manual and PowerPoint presentation, referencing tutorials for project management software systems.
     

 May-July 2008

  Southwest Airlines  -  Nashville, TN
Marketing Intern (paid)
Planned and executed an Independence Day PR event at Nashville's Airport, attracting hundreds of SWA and American Airlines travelers per hour.

Produced an environmental scan of SWA's top ten competitors gaining market knowledge and improving strategic planning.
     

June-August 2007

  Town and Country Resort and Convention Center  -  San Diego, CA
Convention Services Intern (paid)
Managed over 9,000 sq. ft of Convention Services meeting space.
Served as liaison for Convention Services Director, clients, and service personnel.
 

May-July 2006

  Effectiveness Through Communication Inc., ETC  -   El Cajon, CA
Media Assistant/ Event Planner Assistant
Administered research survey to hundreds at community redevelopment event.
Electronically organized merchandise data entry for store reopening.
 

  SKILLS

  Computer: Microsoft Suite · Word, Power Point, Excel, Project, Outlook, Access, & Publisher
Other: FEMA Emergency Management Certification

  AWARDS

  Dean's List, School of Engineering (2008 and 2009)
Student Marshall, Class of 2009, School of Engineering

  LEADERSHIP

 

Program Manager, VIBE, Vanderbilt's Diverse Hip Hop Dance Company
Managed and coordinated activities of five dance team committees providing publicity, fundraising, special events, costumes and VIBE Show projects.

Attracted over 500 attendees and generated $2500.00 in ticket sales revenue.

 
  Morale Captain, Dance Marathon
During a 14 hour Dance Marathon event, increased attendance by improving morale.
   
  Training Leader & Entertainment Dance Chair, Kappa Delta Sorority

  COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

  Alternative School Break (Spring Break 2007) ­ Cool Girls Inc., Atlanta,GA
Mentored and tutored inner-city school girls in after school program

 

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