Kristen Burnett
About Kristen Burnett
Kristen Burnett is an Implementation Project Manager at Baker Hill, where she develops project plans, manages budgets, and fosters stakeholder relationships. She holds a Master's degree in Industrial and Organizational Psychology from Valdosta State University and has experience in various consulting and project management roles.
Work at Baker Hill
Kristen Burnett has been serving as an Implementation Project Manager at Baker Hill since 2020. In this role, she develops detailed project plans to monitor and track progress, ensuring projects stay on schedule and within budget. Burnett coordinates internal resources and third-party vendors to execute projects effectively. She engages stakeholders proactively in design and implementation processes, forecasting changes and communicating current and projected issues. Additionally, she creates work standards for projects, defining roles, responsibilities, and measures for quality and success.
Education and Expertise
Kristen Burnett earned a Master's degree in Industrial and Organizational Psychology from Valdosta State University, where she studied from 2018 to 2020. Prior to that, she completed her Bachelor's degree in Psychology at Franklin College from 2014 to 2018. Her educational background provides a strong foundation for her expertise in project management, stakeholder engagement, and risk management.
Background
Before joining Baker Hill, Kristen Burnett gained diverse experience in various roles. She worked as a Graduate Assistant and Concierge Coach at Valdosta State University from 2018 to 2020. Additionally, she served as a Consultant at DRI Consulting for six months in 2019 and at Azalea Consulting Services for ten months from 2018 to 2019. Earlier in her career, she completed an internship in Human Resources at Franklin College for one month in 2018 and worked with Lean Six Sigma at Valdosta State University for two months in 2018.
Project Management Skills
In her role as Implementation Project Manager, Kristen Burnett demonstrates strong project management skills. She develops comprehensive project documentation and performs risk management to minimize potential project risks. Burnett manages changes to project scope, schedule, and costs using burn down reports. She builds coalitions among stakeholders and negotiates authority to advance projects, fostering a sense of belonging and ownership among team members.