Abigail Kern

Motivated college student pursuing a degree in Management Information Systems, demonstrating strong skills in data analysis and database design. Coursework includes business process mapping, enhancing technical capability to contribute effectively in professional environments.

• Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt
• MySQL Data Analysis - LinkedIn Learning
• Generative AI for Project Managers: Fourteen Ways to Streamline Your Work - LinkedIn Learning

• JAVA
• MySQL
• Tableau
• Snowflake

• UGA Terry College of Business : Business in Southeast Asia, 12/25, Completed a 12-day international business study abroad in Vietnam, earning academic credit while engaging in company visits, market analysis, and discussions with industry leaders on operating and scaling within a dynamic emerging market.
• Johnson Lambert Case Study, 02/26, Acted as a cybersecurity consultant in a case study engagement, assessing a company’s outdated security environment and identifying risks using the NIST Cybersecurity framework. Developed and presented actionable security and compliance recommendations to Johnson Lambert consultants to improve governance, risk management, and security controls.
• UGA Discover Abroad: England and Scotland, 07/24, Summer study abroad program with an emphasis on sustainability in business. Earned 6 credit hours while navigating a new culture, interviewing locals, and creating sustainability projects. Main project forecast 30%+ carbon footprint reduction by 2030.
• Society for Management Information Systems, 08/25 - Present, Member of Society for Management Information Systems, engaging with industry professionals through speaker events and networking sessions focused on careers in technology and information systems.
• Ernst & Young Case Competition, 11/25, Served as a consultant in an EY-Sponsored case competition, assessing a multinational automotive manufacturing company and presenting an SAP S/4HANA Transformation proposal to a team of EY Advisors.

• Over-tourism on the West Coast of Scotland, 07/2024, Conducted field research on the Isle of Skye, interviewing residents and tourists to examine the economic impact of tourism dependency. Analyzed survey data and presented recommendations to address the island’s 40% reliance on tourism revenue.
• UK National Park Rebranding, 07/2024, Delivered a one-week branding project for Cairngorms National Park, conducting market research and developing a strategic logo proposal emphasizing environmental and cultural values. Presented findings to the Board of Directors; concept chosen as one of two finalist designs.