Kristin Atwood
About Kristin Atwood
Kristin Atwood is a Budget Operations Manager with extensive experience in financial analysis and project management. She holds an MBA from St. Mary's College of California and has worked in various roles, including Senior Program Manager at Rockwell Collins and Senior Financial Analyst at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory.
Current Role at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
Kristin Atwood serves as the Budget Operations Manager at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory. In this role, she utilizes advanced MS Excel features, including Pivot Tables and MS Query, to analyze and present financial data effectively. Her responsibilities include the pursuit and order capture, demonstrating her capability to drive business growth and secure new opportunities. Atwood has been with the laboratory since 2017.
Previous Experience at Rockwell Collins
Prior to her current position, Kristin Atwood worked at Rockwell Collins as a Senior Program Manager from 2003 to 2009. During her six years there, she developed skills in program management and strategic planning, which contributed to her professional growth and expertise in managing complex projects.
Experience at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
Before her current role, Kristin Atwood was a Senior Financial Analyst at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory from 2009 to 2017. In this capacity, she honed her financial planning and analysis skills, particularly in earned value management, which is crucial for project performance assessment.
Education and Qualifications
Kristin Atwood holds an MBA from St. Mary's College of California, where she studied Business from 2011 to 2012. She also earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration/Finance from California State University-Hayward from 2000 to 2002. Additionally, she obtained a Certificate in Project Management from the University of California, Davis, studying from 2007 to 2008.
Technical Skills and Competencies
Kristin Atwood possesses strong skills in financial management software, including Oracle Financials and SAP systems. She is also proficient in developing strategic technology and product roadmaps, which are part of her core competencies. Her background in customer relationship management supports her ability to maintain and enhance client satisfaction.