Kristina Curtis Tel: 07916 142 132
e-mail:
39 Chingley Bank ▪ Henley-in-Arden ▪
Warwickshire ▪ B95 5LX
PERSONAL PROFILE
A highly determined and vibrant individual, always willing to take on a new challenge ▪ Personable and organised, with the ability to develop strong working relationships through excellent teamwork and communication skills ▪ A self motivated problem solver with strong writing skills
EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS
2010-2014 PhD in Digital Healthcare University of Warwick
2009-2010 MSc Health Psychology (Distinction), Coventry University
Successfully completed modules in:
- Health promotion and behaviour change - Advanced research methods in Psychology
- Biopsycosocial aspects of stress, health and illness - Management of long-term conditions
- Interaction and outcomes in healthcare practice - Professional practice in Health Psychology
Dissertation: Working alongside the Applied Research Centre in Health and Lifestyle interventions I developed a measurement tool for the research team to assess clinical consultations of patients with long term conditions.
2001-2005 BSc (Hons) Psychology (2:1), Brunel University
Work Placements
Ayuda Foundation, Guam Institute of Education, London
March 04 – Aug 04 Programme Manager Aug 01 – Feb 02 Research Assistant
- Successfully designed questionnaires for the - Piloted tests in a nursery setting
program to gain a profile on their members. - Conducted analysis of children’s assessments
- Assisted in event management; fundraising, award using SPSS and produced reports
ceremonies, radio features. - Co-ordinated information flows across
- Ran workshops for girls aged between 7-18 years old researchers, professors and teachers.
- The research skills and academic knowledge - Developed an awareness of working with
gained culminated in a pioneering and innovative children from different cultural backgrounds
dissertation on teenage pregnancy and from deprived areas of London.
1999-2001 Alcester Grammar School
A levels: Psychology A, Business Studies B, Critical Thinking C, English Lit. D,
1994-1999 Henley-in-Arden High School
GCSEs: 9 GCSEs grades A-C
VOLUNTARY EXPERIENCE
2010 March to present volunteer Warwick Hospital
· Supporting, talking and listening to patients and engaging them in various activities
· Assist with and organize activities for patients suffering from dementia
2006 March to June Leornardo da Vinci Program Montpellier, France
· The program is aimed at improving young people’s work mobility within Europe.
· Completed a French language course.
· Worked as an assistant primary school teacher in Montpellier
· Taught English to a few classes each week – prepared teaching materials and planned the lessons according to the age group.
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
2009 July to present Campaign Manager (part-time) Corporate Rewards, UK
· Creating, implementing and monitoring incentive campaigns
· Creating online and offline marketing collateral
· Design of online campaigns using the My-Rewards.com website portal
· Preparation of monthly activity reports and regular html email communication
2007- 2009 Account Manager Big Picture Interactive, UK
· Developed and built client and internal relationships, receiving, assessing and handling information from colleagues, suppliers and clients; attended meetings, recorded and reported back on all agreements and further action points
· Managed procedures and processes to maintain or improve account effectiveness and quality control including but not exclusively, clear decision-making, delegation, risk and change management and escalation.
· Researched new technologies and developments within the digital marketing sector
Achievements
· Managing the creative team, SEO team and developers ensuring the work was of high quality, on brief and delivered in accordance with client agreement.
· Turned around a digital PR campaign for Anglo American in aid of Worlds Aids day within a very tight deadline. I came up with the strap line and hook to gain momentum and interest for the campaign and drive internal staff to the microsite.
· Managed all digital marketing strategies for Earls Court Olympia from Nov 2007 – Jan 2009. There has been a 65.5% increase in website traffic as a result of PPC & SEO campaigns and an increase in conference sales. Developed and maintained a very strong relationship with the digital marketing manager to ensure continued success and work with the agency.
2007 June to November Assistant event manager RS Live, UK
· Researched venues and locations for various events in London (DCSF, DOH)
· Liaising with developers on the creation of website portals for delegates
· Setting up information packs, badges and other conference materials
Achievements
· Project manager on site for World Health Organization Meetings held in Whitehall, London
· Organised conference staff and client meetings to ensure objectives were met. Maintained good relations and communication with technical staff, hotel staff and off site staff. The event was a success and attendees gave positive feedback in regards to my conduct, organisation and friendly manner. This resulted in the continued work for RS Live with the Department of Health and the World health Organization in managing all future events in London
2006 - 2007 November to April Project Manager (Freelance) CA Events, Portugal
· Prioritised assignments successfully to ensure deadlines were met
· Assisted in creating a new website specifically for the English market
· Helped to co-ordinate marketing materials
· Assisted in managing relationships with investors
ADDITIONAL TRAINING & SKILLS
June 2010 - Certificate of training in Motivational Interviewing Coventry University
April 2009 – NOCN level Two Award in French Language Skills Warwickshire College
Computer Skills: Competent with Microsoft Office programmes (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), SPSS 17, design programmes (Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator), web based programmes (Microsoft Expression web), CMS systems and email packages
Language skills: French & Norwegian
PERSONAL INTERESTS
Personal interests include radio presenting, travelling, snowboarding and writing. Personal achievements include co-hosting a live radio show on current affairs whilst at University and tutoring A level Psychology during the summer months.
PUBLICATIONS & POSTERS
(Book review) Gilmartin, J., (2009)Health Psychology in Context, Health Psychology Update, Vol 20, Issue 1, Spring 2011. The British Psychological Society
(Poster) Curtis K., (2010) Shared decision making: How is it defined and what evidence is there to suggest it is effective for clinical consultations for patients’ with chronic conditions. Poster presented as part of the Postgraduate Division of Health Psychology Conference at Middlesex University, London, 24-25 June 2010.
(Poster) Curtis K., & Jeremy Wyatt (2011) To what extent are existing health apps effective in changing health behaviour? Poster presented at the Postgraduate Division of Health Psychology Conference at City University, London, 24 June 2011.