Kristina Fitzgerald (Thompson)

Kristina fitzgerald (thompson)

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Corporate Strategy Manager

  • Education

    • Helsby sixth form

      2007 - 2009
      A- levels art, psychology, biology aac

      Activities and Societies: Sports Leadership Award

    • Helsby high school

      2002 - 2007
      Gcse art, business studies, history, english, maths, science, french, ict, r.e 3 a*'s, 6 a's, 3 b's

      Activities and Societies: Yearbook & Prom committee, Peer Mediator

    • Leeds metropolitan university

      2009 - 2012
      Bachelor of science (bsc) psychology 2:1
  • Experience

    • Crosscountry trains

      Aug 2013 - Dec 2018

      Project 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 2018
      • Plan Manager Direct Award

        May 2015 - Oct 2016
      • Graduate Management Trainee

        Sept 2014 - May 2015
      • Retail service manager

        Aug 2013 - Sept 2014
    • Ey

      Jan 2019 - Feb 2023

      Senior Manger - People Advisory Services

      • Senior Manager

        Oct 2022 - Feb 2023
      • Manager

        Oct 2020 - Oct 2022
      • Assistant Manager

        Jan 2019 - Oct 2020
    • Inizio

      Feb 2023 - now
      Corporate strategy manager
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Prince2 practitioner certificate in project management

      Axelos global best practice
      Oct 2016
      View certificate certificate
    • Mor practitioner certificate in risk management

      Axelos global best practice
      Feb 2018
    • Change management registered practitioner

      Apmg international
      Dec 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