Kristina Donaldson

Kristina Donaldson

$25/hr
Researcher | Project Manager | Educational Consultant |
Reply rate:
-
Availability:
Full-time (40 hrs/wk)
Location:
Kingston, Kingston, Jamaica
Experience:
6 years
KRISTINA DONALDSON (868) 263 - 9256- PERSONAL SUMMARY Dedicated management and research professional with a robust background in strategic leadership, project management, and a track record of success in shaping organizational policies and procedures. A visionary thinker with a meticulous attention to detail and a knack for creative problem-solving. EDUCATION EXPERIENCE July 2021 EDUCATIONAL CONSULTANT MSc. Management and Educational Leadership University of the West Indies | Kore Learning Hub | Current Position Mona, Jamaica July 2016 BSc. Cell and Molecular Biology University of South Florida | Tampa, Florida SKILLS AND ABILITIES Strategic Planning & Leadership Research and Data Collection Data Analysis HR Compliance & Policy Development Business Strategy & Operations Critical Thinking and Decision-making Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite Conceptualize and manage the company, overseeing all facets of operations encompassing academic tutoring services and the successful execution of an educational summer camp. See Kohr Learning’s website for more information. Employ data-driven approaches to monitor and assess learning progress, pinpointing areas for improvement in teaching methodologies. SPECIAL PROJECTS & STRATEGY MANAGER Bluedot Insights | April 2022 - December 2022 Developed, deployed and monitored company strategies and HR policies; examples include Rebranding & Marketing Strategy, Remote Work Policy, and File/Data Storage Policy. Worked directly with the CEO on executing special projects, developing new business development strategies and restructuring the company’s organizational structure. Managed and monitored special projects implementation. Monitored strategic plan progress, by drafting and distributing periodic progress reports for management team and Board of Directors. Collaborated with management team to identify and acquire software to automate key internal processes and increase overall efficiency. AFFILIATIONS EXPERIENCE Director RESEARCH OFFICER Farquharson Institute of Public Affairs (FIPA) Ministry of Education, Youth & Information | January 2020 – March 2022 STEAM Ambassador Contributor to Building Strong Families Project which provides resources and material for family leadership education. Team Member Customer Service Improvement Team (CSIT) | Ministry of Education, Youth & Information Selected as representative for the Office of the Permanent Secretary. Assisted the team with Conducted comprehensive research to identify best practices within local, regional, and international education systems, contributing to informed policy decisions. Provided critical research support to Ministers and the Permanent Secretary, offering insightful briefs, summaries, and sustainable policy recommendations. Process owner for information and communications technology project aimed at providing over 40,000 devices for students. Supported the Communications Unit in various public education campaigns, assuming responsibility for social media coordination, event coverage, and the development and management of a website and mobile application. overseeing the implementation of the CHEMISTRY TEACHER Customer Service Improvement Plan and, 2020 championing customer service initiatives across the entity. REFERENCES St. Andrew High School for Girls | August 2019 – January Delivered captivating lectures, engaging discussions, and insightful demonstrations across CXC CSEC and CAPE Chemistry levels. Devised and prepared enriching laboratory activities and course materials, including assignments and informative handouts. Available upon request. HUMAN RESOURCES CO-ORDINATOR Aspire HR | March 2018 - July 2018 Masterminded the development, refinement, and successful implementation of HR policies and procedures. Employed astute screening and shortlisting techniques, facilitating seamless candidate selection processes for employee interviews.
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