Kristina Stephens
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Rebecca Ybarra, MBA
I worked with Kristina for three years on the Relay For Life of Stonehill College planning committee. Kristina was a member of the Food and Beverage subcommittee. Being the chair of the event for those three years, I got to work very closely with her and see her excel. She was not only very organized, but stepped up to the plate immediately and took on many responsibilities to help our team. In little time, she was taking care of the entire Food and Beverage committee with only one other student. Kristina also always considered the larger audience of the event participants and made sure to do what was best to make that happen. This past year, I had the pleasure of working with Kristina as her supervisor as I became the staff partner from the American Cancer Society for this event. Kristina, again working with her team, did a fantastic job her last year at making sure everything at the event ran smoothly and to also be sure to hand off any notes and tips that she had to the underclassmen who would then take over her duties next year. Kristina's dedication to a cause that is so much larger than herself not only speaks to the level of her professionalism but also to how great of a person she truly is.
Danielle Holtzman
Kristina was a motivated and dedicated intern that approached every task with a positive attitude and willingness to learn. She was always excited to take on different projects and proved to be a great asset to our PR team during her time at Kenneth Cole.
Rebecca Ybarra, MBA
I worked with Kristina for three years on the Relay For Life of Stonehill College planning committee. Kristina was a member of the Food and Beverage subcommittee. Being the chair of the event for those three years, I got to work very closely with her and see her excel. She was not only very organized, but stepped up to the plate immediately and took on many responsibilities to help our team. In little time, she was taking care of the entire Food and Beverage committee with only one other student. Kristina also always considered the larger audience of the event participants and made sure to do what was best to make that happen. This past year, I had the pleasure of working with Kristina as her supervisor as I became the staff partner from the American Cancer Society for this event. Kristina, again working with her team, did a fantastic job her last year at making sure everything at the event ran smoothly and to also be sure to hand off any notes and tips that she had to the underclassmen who would then take over her duties next year. Kristina's dedication to a cause that is so much larger than herself not only speaks to the level of her professionalism but also to how great of a person she truly is.
Danielle Holtzman
Kristina was a motivated and dedicated intern that approached every task with a positive attitude and willingness to learn. She was always excited to take on different projects and proved to be a great asset to our PR team during her time at Kenneth Cole.
Rebecca Ybarra, MBA
I worked with Kristina for three years on the Relay For Life of Stonehill College planning committee. Kristina was a member of the Food and Beverage subcommittee. Being the chair of the event for those three years, I got to work very closely with her and see her excel. She was not only very organized, but stepped up to the plate immediately and took on many responsibilities to help our team. In little time, she was taking care of the entire Food and Beverage committee with only one other student. Kristina also always considered the larger audience of the event participants and made sure to do what was best to make that happen. This past year, I had the pleasure of working with Kristina as her supervisor as I became the staff partner from the American Cancer Society for this event. Kristina, again working with her team, did a fantastic job her last year at making sure everything at the event ran smoothly and to also be sure to hand off any notes and tips that she had to the underclassmen who would then take over her duties next year. Kristina's dedication to a cause that is so much larger than herself not only speaks to the level of her professionalism but also to how great of a person she truly is.
Danielle Holtzman
Kristina was a motivated and dedicated intern that approached every task with a positive attitude and willingness to learn. She was always excited to take on different projects and proved to be a great asset to our PR team during her time at Kenneth Cole.
Rebecca Ybarra, MBA
I worked with Kristina for three years on the Relay For Life of Stonehill College planning committee. Kristina was a member of the Food and Beverage subcommittee. Being the chair of the event for those three years, I got to work very closely with her and see her excel. She was not only very organized, but stepped up to the plate immediately and took on many responsibilities to help our team. In little time, she was taking care of the entire Food and Beverage committee with only one other student. Kristina also always considered the larger audience of the event participants and made sure to do what was best to make that happen. This past year, I had the pleasure of working with Kristina as her supervisor as I became the staff partner from the American Cancer Society for this event. Kristina, again working with her team, did a fantastic job her last year at making sure everything at the event ran smoothly and to also be sure to hand off any notes and tips that she had to the underclassmen who would then take over her duties next year. Kristina's dedication to a cause that is so much larger than herself not only speaks to the level of her professionalism but also to how great of a person she truly is.
Danielle Holtzman
Kristina was a motivated and dedicated intern that approached every task with a positive attitude and willingness to learn. She was always excited to take on different projects and proved to be a great asset to our PR team during her time at Kenneth Cole.
Experience
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Finch Brands
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United States
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Market Research
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1 - 100 Employee
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Associate Vice President, Growth & Development
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Sep 2022 - Present
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Associate Vice President, Insights
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Apr 2021 - Sep 2022
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C Space
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United States
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Market Research
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300 - 400 Employee
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Associate Director
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Apr 2019 - Mar 2021
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Senior Consultant
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Apr 2017 - Apr 2019
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Consultant
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Dec 2015 - Apr 2017
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Associate Consultant
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Sep 2014 - Dec 2015
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Associate
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Aug 2013 - Sep 2014
Collaborating with Fortune 500 companies across various industries to assist in facilitating and generating a connection between the companies and their consumers. This involves leveraging qualitative consumer information to generate actionable, impactful insights.
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Community Intern
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May 2013 - Aug 2013
• Helped to manage, support, and maintain interactive online communities with both operational and data-driven roles
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The TJX Companies, Inc.
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United States
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Retail
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700 & Above Employee
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In-Store Intern
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Feb 2013 - Apr 2013
• Learned all aspects of the in-store operations of the company by participating in a nine week intensive program • Gained experience in customer service, front-end assistance, merchandising, markdowns, and inventory management • Learned all aspects of the in-store operations of the company by participating in a nine week intensive program • Gained experience in customer service, front-end assistance, merchandising, markdowns, and inventory management
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Talbots
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United States
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Retail
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700 & Above Employee
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Retail Marketing Intern
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Sep 2012 - Dec 2012
• Collaborated on developing a new strategic direction to attract new customers; recommending opportunities across all channels • Accompanied Marketing Specialist on visits to local outlet stores and competitors in order to assess marketing strategies • Coordinated promotional opportunities with outlet managers nationwide • Prepared Excel spreadsheets to track and input marketing materials distributed to outlets • Collaborated on developing a new strategic direction to attract new customers; recommending opportunities across all channels • Accompanied Marketing Specialist on visits to local outlet stores and competitors in order to assess marketing strategies • Coordinated promotional opportunities with outlet managers nationwide • Prepared Excel spreadsheets to track and input marketing materials distributed to outlets
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New England Cable News
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Newton, MA
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Social Media Intern
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Jun 2012 - Aug 2012
• Maintained Comcast’s consumer database and responded to viewer emails • Conducted on-site promotions, interacting with public at local sporting events (Red Sox, Revolutions, & Boston Lobsters) • Leveraged knowledge of social media to increase CSN’s online outreach and “TV Diner’s” active Twitter followers • Communicated Facebook graphics and competition outcomes throughout “Baby, You’re the Best” restaurant contest; promoted competition through online outreach to bloggers, and Twitter users Show less
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Kenneth Cole Productions
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United States
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Retail Apparel and Fashion
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400 - 500 Employee
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Public Relations Intern
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Sep 2011 - Dec 2011
• Tracked and sent samples in the “Fashion Closet” to publications using the Fashion GPS program • Compiled trend reports and assisted in working on recaps for large press initiatives • Managed lists and updated information for editors, stylists, celebrities, publicists, etc. • Completed celebrity gift mailings and editorial gifting from start to finish • Worked Press Day and Fashion’s Night Out events – greeted and escorted guests, assembled and distributed gift bags, etc. • Tracked and sent samples in the “Fashion Closet” to publications using the Fashion GPS program • Compiled trend reports and assisted in working on recaps for large press initiatives • Managed lists and updated information for editors, stylists, celebrities, publicists, etc. • Completed celebrity gift mailings and editorial gifting from start to finish • Worked Press Day and Fashion’s Night Out events – greeted and escorted guests, assembled and distributed gift bags, etc.
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Mad Maggie's Ice Cream
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North Andover, MA
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Team Leader
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Aug 2007 - Aug 2011
•Promoted from ice cream server to additional responsibilities of managing store products and helping to open and close store •Promoted from ice cream server to additional responsibilities of managing store products and helping to open and close store
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Dream Prom
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Easton, MA
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Sales Associate
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Jan 2011 - May 2011
• Provided attentive customer service, assisting customers in purchasing decisions; received “Customer Excellence Award” • Managed stock, assisted in inventorying and balancing floor responsibilities • Attended fashion show fundraisers at different schools and organizations to help organize and dress models • Provided attentive customer service, assisting customers in purchasing decisions; received “Customer Excellence Award” • Managed stock, assisted in inventorying and balancing floor responsibilities • Attended fashion show fundraisers at different schools and organizations to help organize and dress models
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McDonald's
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United States
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Restaurants
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700 & Above Employee
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Cashier/Crew Trainer
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Jun 2005 - Jul 2007
• Trained new staff; was promoted to crew trainer after first year • Trained new staff; was promoted to crew trainer after first year
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Education
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2009 - 2013
Stonehill College
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (B.B.A.), Marketing -
2005 - 2009
North Reading High School
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