Kaitlyn Tran
About Kaitlyn Tran
Kaitlyn Tran is a Human Resources Coordinator at Plug and Play Tech Center, where she has worked since 2022. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a focus on Human Resources Management from San Jose State University, and has gained diverse HR experience through various internships and leadership roles.
Current Role at Plug and Play Tech Center
Kaitlyn Tran serves as the Human Resources Coordinator at Plug and Play Tech Center, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she is responsible for various HR functions, contributing to the overall management of human resources within the organization. Plug and Play Tech Center is known for its innovation and support of startups, providing an engaging environment for HR practices.
Education and Expertise
Kaitlyn Tran studied at San Jose State University, where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration with a focus on Human Resources Management. Her studies spanned from 2017 to 2021, equipping her with foundational knowledge and skills applicable to her career in human resources.
Previous Experience in Human Resources
Kaitlyn has accumulated diverse experience in human resources through various internships. She worked as an HR & Recruiting Intern at Confluent for two months in 2018. Following this, she held the position of Onboarding Experience Intern at Tesla for four months in 2021. Additionally, she served as a People Development & Culture Intern at Nutanix from 2019 to 2020, and as an HR Intern at Patelco Credit Union from 2018 to 2019.
Leadership Role in Alpha Kappa Psi
From 2017 to 2019, Kaitlyn Tran held the position of Vice President of Membership at Alpha Kappa Psi, a professional business fraternity. In this leadership role, she was involved in membership recruitment and engagement, contributing to the fraternity's growth and development within the San Jose area.
Early Career Experience
Before her focus on human resources, Kaitlyn worked as a Sales Associate at Gap Inc./Banana Republic from 2016 to 2017. This role provided her with valuable customer service experience and insights into retail operations, which complement her HR skills.