Kennedy Turner
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SUMMARY
Passionate Marketing Researcher and recent graduate with 2+ years of community engagement, a strong background in analysis and research, with an interest in social and diversity inclusion in social media. EDUCATION
The Pennsylvania State University
Bachelor of Science, Psychology, Graduated May 2020 Option: Business, GPA: 3.2
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Department of Treasury, Washington, DC June 2019 - August 2019 Summer Intern, Governance Department
• Conducted data validation- Scribed confidential dialogue to protect IRS privacy which produced data collection from weekly meetings
• Displayed collective problem solving with team members to produce successful results in project management aiding in successful contractual agreements
• Analyzed proposals to maintain continuity, using IRS model templates Summer Intern, Human Resources Department June 2018 - August 2018
• Created a diversity and inclusion plan to expand the presence of minorities in executive positions within the agency; researched all people of color with current executive positions
• Developed several College Intern Programs which aided in direct passage to IRS careers for recent graduates
• Developed interview questions for Human Resource positions grades: GS-7 through GS-12
• Skilled at presenting, at a high level, a technical solution to clients and customers relevant to their industry/target market
Summer Intern, Commissioners Office June 2017 - August 2017
• Organized confidential mail of tax filers vs non-filers to ensure security and organization of civilian information for the intranet database
• Created personalized feedback to team members based on collaborative project performance
• Successfully adhered to 48-hour project evaluation deadline with written and oral results
• Communicated results and business impact of analytical deep dives to senior leadership McKinsey & Company, Washington, DC November 2015 - July 2016 Communications Intern
• Implement and track budgets and payments of senior advisors into ongoing excel spread
• Researched businesses using direct calls and internet sources to organize annual Women in Business dinner banquet; based on specific venue specifications (ex: location, privacy and price)
• Managed contractual agreements based on the company’s budget for advisor and client contracts; correlate business value to customer needs
World Bank Group, Washington, DC July 2015 - August 2015 Women’s Studies Intern
• Managed several ongoing projects to ensure women’s needs (shelter food and water) in third world countries
• Scanned confidential documents for data collection regarding women’s initiative research
• Collected weekly project progress, via note taking in conference calls and one-on-one meetings with executives WORK EXPERIENCE
J Crew, Washington, DC May 2019-June 2019
Visual Associate
• Merchandising and styling clients based on there preference/taste
• Processed incoming/outgoing mail orders of retail merchandise for customers
• Maintained visual aesthetics for women’s department (ex: art placement, shoe placement and mannequin styling) Nordstrom, McLean, VA May 2018- June 2018
Sales Associate, Children’s Department
• Merchandising and Cashiering are the main responsibilities; fast pace environment, greeted clients enthusiastically, and developed a rapport to ensure elevated experience
• Customized/tailored wardrobe based on customers needs (ex: special occasions, casual, etc)
• Quickly adjusted to commission-based sales, top 3 earner within first month in children’s department STUDENT ENGAGEMENT
National Society of Leadership and Success,
Member May 2019-Present
• Participated in weekly motivational seminars
PSU Psychology Club,
Vice President August 2018-May 2020
• Notified students and professors via email of bi-weekly meetings
• Managed and created content on a weekly basis for Facebook and Instagram for student engagement; increased engagement 2x within 3 months
• Facilitated bi-weekly meetings and scheduled several special guest speakers, in clinical and abnormal psychology
• Gave funds to Altoona Women’s Shelter; using money raised from an organized chipotle fundraiser Black Student Union,
Member August 2016-May 2018
• Participated in three panel discussions for diversity and inclusion on campus World Bank Group,
Youth Ambassador August 2015
• Represented World Bank Group at the Global Citizens Festival in efforts to end world poverty SKILLS
• Microsoft Office: Excel, Word, Outlook, Research, Final Cut Pro and Social Media Coordinator