Kierra N.

Crawford
1255 Eldridge Pkwy Apt. 331 | Houston, TX | 77077 | C: 502-457-1986| E: Kncr224@gmail.com

EDUCATION
University of Kentucky December 2016
Lexington, Kentucky
B.S. Dietetics
 Fulbright Scholar Recipient – Germany, 2013
 University of Kentucky William C. Parker Scholarship Recipient, August 2011 – December 2016
 Kentucky Homemakers Club Scholarship 2014, 2015
 HES Study Abroad Scholarship to South Korea, May 2015
 Lyman T. Johnson Award Torch Bearer Award 2015
 MANRRS Study Abroad Scholarship to Dominican Republic - 2016
 College of Agriculture, Food and Environment Outstanding Senior Award - 2016

EDUCATION ABROAD
Exploring Dominican Republic Summer 2016
PUCMM University– Santiago, Dominican Republic
Discover South Korea Summer 2015
Seoul National University– Seoul, South Korea
Fulbright Discover Germany Summer 2013
Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin – Berlin, Germany

INTERNSHIP & WORK EXPERIENCE

Sales Advisor – Drivetime November 2017 – Current
Houston, TX
 Works one-on-one problem solving with clients to ensure they receive the best product that meets their needs
 Interacts with clients to offer guidance, point out products, and assist them in making purchasing decisions
 Maintains in-depth product knowledge and updated training to supply clients with the best, most accurate information
possible
 Utilizes persuasion practices when necessary to close deals
 Maintains professionalism in every phone call and email with every client and answering their questions in a prompt
matter
 Handles customers concerns and objections and suggest necessary solutions to address the issue

Houston Methodist Hospital – Wellness Coordinator PRN August 2017 – November 2017
Houston, TX
 Develops, implements and evaluates wellness programs and services designed to improve health and decrease risk
 Maintains all databases and provides professional reports to management as requested of program/health outcomes and
cost/benefits and ROI.
 Performs a variety of health screenings, including height, weight, waist girth, hip girth, blood pressure, and cholesterol or
HbA1c via finger sticks
 Performs a variety of health assessments, including metabolic, flexibility, body composition, bone density, and fitness
testing
 Conducts healthy knowledge seminars and workshops to educate employees on various health/ wellness topics
 Utilize Wellsource for data management, queries and individual and company reports.

Houston Methodist Research Institute May 2017 – August 2017

Cardiovascular Disease Research Intern, Houston, TX
 Observed transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) procedures performed at Houston Methodist DeBakey Heart &
Vascular Center
 Worked closely with valve clinic team, including heart surgeons, interventional cardiologists, and cardiac imaging experts.
 Compared mitral valve repair (MVR) cases that presented mitral regurgitation following a MVR that lead to hemolytic
anemia and identifying treatments that worked best.
  Presented a poster and article involving hemolytic anemia due to regurgitation following mitral valve replacement.
 Worked in platelet labs collecting and organizing samples.
 Attended weekly educational cardiology research conferences

Good Samaritan Hospital, Patient Liaison – Safety & Quality December 2012 – November 2016
Lexington KY
 Acted as intermediary to hospital administrators on behalf of patients and their families.
 Worked independently and under the direct supervision of the nurse.
 Collected data about patient care problems and report it to the appropriate departments.
 Evaluated patient satisfaction and make suggestions for changes or improvements.
 Investigated and direct inquiries and complaints to the appropriate hospital staff.
 Collaborated with hospital risk management program personnel to ensure better service

Morrison Healthcare Foodservice, Neonatal Care Formulary Technician May 2015 – May 2016
Lexington, KY
 Provided direct patient contact for delivering meal trays, formula, and nourishments
 Assessed and interpreted data about the patient’s status in order to identify specific nutritional needs
 Prepared formula according to dietitian orders and distributed formula to the units in an accurate and timely manner
 Created dietary plans for the athletic program at the University of Kentucky and coordinated meal disbursement
 Maintained service quality according to food safety standards implemented by leadership

Eli Lilly & Company, Animal Pharmaceutical Consulting Intern Summer 2016
Los Angeles, California
 Maintained and regained sales with over 200 clients with Small Companion Pharmaceutical Manager
 Informed clients/ vet clinics of the new products within the company, strategically finding a way to get the product on their
shelves, and closing sales.
 Built and maintained rapport with clientele.

Shelby County Cooperative Extension Services, Summer 2014 | Summer 2015

Family Consumer Science &Youth Development Fellowship
University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service
 Planned and implemented educational programs focused on health nutrition, marketable skills, and financial stability
 Marketed and informed clientele of program activities and events via monthly newsletters and social media pages
 Empowered community leaders based on community health needs assessment to improve local quality of life

LEADERSHIP & VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

AMACHI, Mentor and Tutor, September 2013 – May 2017
Lexington, Kentucky
 A mentoring program that seeks to pair caring, positive adults with children and youth in the bluegrass who have one or
both parents in state or federal prison or are affected by incarceration in some way.
 Inspires and encourages Mentee to better herself through activities and education

MANRRS, President Spring 2015 – Spring 2016

National Society of Minorities in Agriculture, Natural Resources &Related Sciences
 Promote professional development and academic advancement of students
 Oversaw an organization of 69+ governing logistics and ensure delegated tasks and assignments are completed
 4X Consecutive National Chapter of the Year out of 75 Chapters and 38 states nationwide 2012-2016
 Planned and organized UK MANRRS Executive Board Retreat for 24 executive board members
 Assisted in preparing and planning the 2014 and 2015 Kentucky Jr. MANRRS Leadership Conference
Public Relations Chair Spring 2014 – Spring 2015
 Assists Extension Associate for Recruitment and Retention in recruiting events
 Attend 11 Come See Blue For Yourself recruitment events for an estimate of 3500+ contacts
 Promote MANRRS at all campus, fundraiser, and awareness events
Member Fall 2013 – Spring 2014
  2nd Place MANRRS National Public Speaking Contest 2015
 Participated in collegiate student panels across the state promoting agriculture and related sciences
 Engaged in community service, fundraising, and philanthropic activities for professional and leadership development

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated, Vice President Fall 2015 – Spring 2016
University of Kentucky
 A private, not-for-profit organization whose purpose is to provide assistance and support through established programs in
local communities throughout the world.
 Coordinated monthly sisterhood events and helped to organize weekly chapter meetings alongside the President

College of Agriculture, Food and Environment, Agriculture Ambassador/ Recruiter Fall 2014 – Spring 2016
University of Kentucky
 Recruiter for the College of Agriculture engaging individuals and families with diverse backgrounds
 Participated in 5 preview nights, student reach to over 3500 potential wildcats through attendance of multiple recruiting
events

CERTIFICATIONS
 The Kentucky Board of Nursing, Certified Nursing Assistant, SRNA #: 50212368 Expires January 2019
 American Heart Association, BLS Provider, BLS #: C-21386 Expires April 2019
 ServSafe Certification, Certificate #: 9496453 Expires October 2017