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Chris Nini

Hamilton

Summary

Dynamic individual with extensive experience in higher education and talent for navigating challenges. Brings strong problem-solving skills and proactive approach to new tasks. Known for adaptability, creativity, and results-oriented mindset. Committed to making meaningful contributions and advancing organizational goals.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Grants Manager, ECE

Princeton University
07.2023 - Current
  • Collaborate with an assigned group of faculty to develop the various components of sponsored research proposals, ensuring compliance with university policies and funding agency guidelines.
  • Ensure compliance with reporting requirements by assisting with the timely submission of progress reports, financial reports, and others as needed.
  • Provide projections for awards and manage overall portfolios and budgets.
  • Supervise, support, and develop faculty assistant, who supports the same faculty portfolio.

Faculty Assistant, ECE

Princeton University
08.2021 - 06.2023
  • Provided administrative assistance to 12 faculty and their 80 plus postdocs and students
  • Served as main resource to guide/orient individuals regarding University policies (Concur/marketplace instructions, credit card application process, University Travel Policy, government grant policies, and University resources)
  • Coordinated conferences, large meetings and seminars including the bi-annual CISS international conference.

Marketing and Digital Communications Coordinator

Association for the Advancement of International Education
09.2018 - 09.2020
  • Lead a world digital communications outreach to a community that spans across five continents.
  • Re-envisioned AAIE’s website, implementing a design that accommodates and is flexible to context and world changes.
  • Instituted and authored a weekly e-newsletter received by over 8,000 constituents (increase of 2,000) with a click-rate boost of 7%.
  • Bolstered the utilization and engagement of our CrowdCompass annual conference (500+ average attendees) event app by 20%.

Athletic Communications Assistant

Atlantic Hockey America
07.2017 - 07.2018
  • Assisted the Director of Communications in all strategic communications efforts and media relations at the league office of NCAA Division I men’s and women’s hockey conferences.
  • Created and posted all digital content on website and social channels including feature stories, weekly press releases, game notes, previews/recaps, and score and standings graphics.
  • Assisted in the marketing, promotion, event planning, and onsite coordination of each leagues’ Conference Championships including social media, statistics and streaming coverage.
  • Maintained record books and served as contributing author and editor of Conference Championship programs.

Education

M.S. - Sport Management and Policy

University of Georgia
Athens, GA
08.2017

B.A. - American Studies

Rider University
Lawrence, NJ
01.2015

Skills

  • Flexibility & Adaptability
  • Teamwork & Collaboration
  • Critical Thinking & Problem-Solving
  • Attention to Detail
  • Strong Understanding of University Policies
  • Technological Proficiency

Certification

Management Development Certification, Princeton University - Human Resources, May 2025

Administrator Research Certification, Princeton University - Research and Project Administration, February 2025

Supervising for Safety, Princeton University Office of Environmental Health and Safety, April 2024



Awards

Princeton University Tiger Award, February 2025

Princeton University Tiger Award, June 2024

Volunteer Work

Board Member, Princeton-Pettoranello Sister City Foundation

ECE United Way Fundraising Representative for Annual Campaign

Princeton Reunions Ambassador


Timeline

Grants Manager, ECE

Princeton University
07.2023 - Current

Faculty Assistant, ECE

Princeton University
08.2021 - 06.2023

Marketing and Digital Communications Coordinator

Association for the Advancement of International Education
09.2018 - 09.2020

Athletic Communications Assistant

Atlantic Hockey America
07.2017 - 07.2018

B.A. - American Studies

Rider University

M.S. - Sport Management and Policy

University of Georgia

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