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Timeline
About me
Corporate Strategy Manager
Education

Helsby sixth form
2007 - 2009A- levels art, psychology, biology aacActivities and Societies: Sports Leadership Award

Helsby high school
2002 - 2007Gcse art, business studies, history, english, maths, science, french, ict, r.e 3 a*'s, 6 a's, 3 b'sActivities and Societies: Yearbook & Prom committee, Peer Mediator

Leeds metropolitan university
2009 - 2012Bachelor of science (bsc) psychology 2:1
Experience

Crosscountry trains
Aug 2013 - Dec 2018Project Manager currently overseeing the execution of the GDPR for CrossCountry, refranchising programme, and implementation of Workday in addition to managing the Project Management Office and asscoaued governance. Part of a small team of ten in the successfully bidding and negotiation of the Franchise extension for CrossCountry trains. Responsible for Project Managing a number of Initiatives presented within the Proposal to the DfT, in addition to overseeing the Internal Communications Strategy to ensure all employees are informed of the impact of the achievement and change. Completion of placements, projects and on the job training across the different business functions allowing me to gain a broad understanding into how a Train Operating Company is run and successfully Delivered excellent customer service by promoting and selling products onboard to CrossCountry customers.
Project Manager
Nov 2016 - Dec 2018Plan Manager Direct Award
May 2015 - Oct 2016Graduate Management Trainee
Sept 2014 - May 2015Retail service manager
Aug 2013 - Sept 2014

Ey
Jan 2019 - Feb 2023Senior Manger - People Advisory Services
Senior Manager
Oct 2022 - Feb 2023Manager
Oct 2020 - Oct 2022Assistant Manager
Jan 2019 - Oct 2020

Inizio
Feb 2023 - nowCorporate strategy manager
Licenses & Certifications
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Prince2 practitioner certificate in project management
Axelos global best practiceOct 2016 
Mor practitioner certificate in risk management
Axelos global best practiceFeb 2018
Change management registered practitioner
Apmg internationalDec 2018
Honors & Awards
- Awarded to Kristina Fitzgerald (Thompson)Project Manager of the Year (Shortlisted) Rail Staff Awards November 1, 2017 Nominated for my role within a number of projects within CrossCountry.
- Awarded to Kristina Fitzgerald (Thompson)Business Transformation Change category (runner up) UK Employee Experiance Awards April 1, 2017 Recognised for our Internal Communications Strategy and approach to informing employees of the changes as a consequence of the franchise extension, within the constraints of strict confidentiality.
- Awarded to Kristina Fitzgerald (Thompson)Inspiring Team of the Year - Winner UK Employee Experience Awards April 1, 2017 Recognised the Direct Award team's commitment and achievement in bidding and negotiating the Franchise extention for CrossCountry
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