Resume

1. Current Address:
1556 Truman Street
Hammond, IN 46320
Permanent Address:
1556 Truman Street
Hammond, IN 46320
Kristen L. Powers
klpowers@pnw.edu 219.315.8290
EDUCATION AND HONORS
Purdue University, College ofLiberal Arts and Social Sciences Hammond, IN May 2017
GPA: 3.52 / 4.00
Bachelor of Humanities, Education and Social Sciences
Major: Political Science
Minor: Global Studies
 College Bound Scholar:Granted a $10,000 scholarship per academic year
 1st
Place Spring 2016 Political Science Paper Contest award : Awarded $100 prize—Purdue University Calumet
Hammond High School  Hammond, IN June 2013
GPA: 3.8 / 4.00
Academic Honors Diploma
 Honor Society, 2012-2013
 Swim Team (2009-2013); Co-Captain, 2013
 Cross Country (2009-2013); Captain, 2013
 Track and Field (2009-2013); Captain, 2013
 Environmental Club, 2013
CONFERENCE PARTICIPATION
 Model United Nations November 2015
 Model Illinois Government February 2016
WORKS IN PROGESS
Powers,Kristen. “Explaining the Political Economy of U.S. Bilateral Aid Commitments”. Research Proposal. To be
submitted as Senior Seminar Paper. Purdue University Northwest.
Powers,Kristen. “Explaining Suicide Rates”. Expansion on Research. Submitted to the Department of History, Political
Science and Economics. Purdue University Northwest. Paper awarded 1st
Place in spring 2016 Political Science
Paper Contest.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Gregg for Governor Fellowship Merrillville, IN July 2016—Present
Pete Visclosky Office – Intern
 Interacting directly with voter contact door-to- door, phone-banking; recruiting, training and overseeing
volunteers; staffing events.
 Constructing an efficient volunteer association committed to assisting in campaigning events.
 Systemized office assignments and filing records of voter registration.
Purdue University Northwest Hammond,IN April 2016—Present
Assistant – Department of Marketing and Communications
 Managing tactical execution of marketing communications projects with emphasis on Digital Signage Projects.
 Partnering with Marketing and Communication Coordinators to gather project needs and specifications.
 Immersed in the communication industry, learning the how to effectively communicate visual, verbal and written
messages and thus gained insight into the career path trajectories of Public Policy.
Carson Pirie Scott  Hammond, IN August 2014—Present
Shoe Specialist and Sales Associate
 Provides sales vs. projection results by meeting Sale Goals.
 Maintains excellent Customer Service by informing customers on promotional events, sales and coupons.

2.  Updates managers by consolidating and analyzing, weekly shoe reports.
 Resolves order and inventory problems by investigating data and history; identifying alternate means for filling orders;
notifying managers and customers.
 Resolves Customer service returns and pricing discrepancies by researching promotion details and regular and special
prices; forwarding resolution to managers.
 Provides product, promotion, and pricing information by clarifying customer request; selecting appropriate information;
forwarding information; answering questions.
 Maintains safe and reliable Let Us Find It orders by inputting customer profile and updates into the Let Us Find It
customer database accurately.
 Maintains reliable footwear information per new items and system changes.
 Ensures reliable returns and transactions while operating cash registers.
 Accomplishes department and organization mission by completing related results as needed.
 Effectively and systematically organizes inventory.
Big Franks Sausage  East Chicago,IN June 2013—August 2014
Head Cook
 Check freshness of food and ingredients.
 Supervise and coordinate activities of cooks and other food preparation workers.
 Develop recipes and determine how to present the food.
 Plan menus and ensure uniform serving sizes and quality of meals.
 Inspect supplies, equipment, and work areas for cleanliness and functionality.
 Hire, train, and supervise cooks and other food preparation workers.
 Order and maintain inventory of food and supplies.
 Monitor sanitation practices and follow kitchen safety standards.
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
The National Society ofLeadership and Success (Executive Board) Hammond,IN
Chair of Social Events January 2016—Present
Inductee April 2015
 Led the Executive Board in planning events on campus fundraisers and outing off campus
 Engaged in weekly meetings to update Executive board on event planning around Purdue Northwest Campus
 Consolidated visually appealing events plans into a master presentation for bi-weekly chapter meetings
Students for RAND— Purdue Calumet Chapter  Hammond,IN
Secretary September 2015— February 2016
 Maintaining all of the records, files and details of club meetings, gatherings, and social events on campus
 Maintain a roster of club officers. Be sure to send any updated contact information to the President and Vice- President
 Maintain a complete club member roster and produce a club membership roster, electronic or printed version.
 Maintaining all social media accounts affiliated with Rand Paul ( i.e. Twitter, Facebook)
Students for Liberty— Purdue Calumet Chapter  Hammond, IN
Secretary February 2016— Present
 Maintaining all of the records, files and details of club meetings, gatherings, and social events on campus
 Maintain a roster of club officers. Be sure to send any updated contact information to the President and Vice- President
 Maintain a complete club member roster and produce a club membership roster, electronic or printed version.
 Maintaining all social media accounts affiliated with Constitution, Civil Liberties, etc. ( i.e. Twitter, Facebook)

3. Pi Sigma Alpha— Purdue Calumet Chapter (Political Science Honor Society) Hammond,IN
Secretary April 2016 — Present
Inductee April 2016
 Maintaining all of the records, files and details of club meetings, gatherings, and social events on campus
 Maintain a roster of club officers. Be sure to send any updated contact information to the President and Vice- President
 Maintain a complete club member roster and produce a club membership roster, electronic or printed version.
Student Government Association— Purdue University Northwest Chapter  Hammond, IN
Senator April 2016 — Present
 Communicating with the Student Body; responding to needs,aspirations and requests.
 Initiating Action to Improve Students’ Experiences; identifying key decision-makers, researching the history of the
existing options, developing a plan for advocating changes, engaging and informing the student body.
 Taking Positions/Considering Legislation; shares responsibility for approving the annual budget, allocations of funds
from SGA’s reserve account,and the appointment of certain SGA officers. In addition, the Senate manages a fund from
which it can make allocations to SGA projects.
 Representing the Student Body; Fulfilling this responsibility entails both attending and participating actively in
committee meetings and communicating with other SGA members and the student body about what the committees are
doing.
 Participating in SGA Initiatives and Activities; Senators work with members of the other branches of SGA to contribute
to positive change on campus.

4. REFERENCES
Rudy Morales Kristen Dimock
Hammond Sanitary District Small Arms and Artillery Repair
5143 Columbia Ave,Hammond, IN 46327 Clarksville TN, 931
219.487.8636 morales8@pnw.edu 219.902.0221
Abimael Limon Amanda Champlin
Freelance Graphic Designer Student Organization and Leadership
219.487.9644 Coordinator
abimaellimon@gmail.com Purdue University
169th, Hammond, IN 46323
219.989.2072 akhale@pnw.edu
Cheryl Lutgen
Marketing and Communications Coordinator
Purdue University Northwest
2200 169th, Hammond, IN 46323
219. 989.2217 clutgen@pnw.edu