Kristin M. Reed
Indianapolis,IN
Summary
Energetic and experienced government and nonprofit professional who creates and manages partnerships by employing effective internal and external communications strategies.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Public Safety Officer
Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department
Indianapolis, IN
10.2023 - Current
- Responsible for investigating vehicle crashes and submitting crash investigation reports.
- Safely transport arrestees to the Criminal Justice Center and other facilities.
- Other duties as assigned such as traffic detail and Eskenazi Hospital holding detail.
Director of Engagement and Analytics
Indiana Management Performance Hub
Indianapolis, IN
12.2021 - 10.2023
- Coordinate state education and workforce data for policymakers and researchers
- Work with data management, data science, and business intelligence team on delivering on-time products built to specifications
Employee Engagement Manager
MS Companies
Indianapolis, IN
04.2021 - 12.2021
- Produce, manage, post content for internal communications employee app designed by MS Companies
- Analyze data collected for the app to inform strategy and future content, and segment audience
- Serve as a consultant to Indiana Lt. Governor's office on best practices using the app
Deputy Director of Employee Engagement
Indiana Department of Revenue
Indianapolis, IN
04.2017 - 04.2021
- Focused on increasing employee engagement and recognition agency-wide
- Produced a monthly employee-focused publication
- Managed the development of a new intranet
- Developed and distributed daily all-agency email memos to 800+ distribution list
Federal Title Grant Policy Coordinator
Indiana Department Of Education
Indianapolis, IN
05.2016 - 01.2017
- Assist in the management of the transition to ESSA
- Serve as a liaison to charter school leaders and authorizers
- Develop processes to ensure the management of title grant funding complies with federal statute and regulation
Sr. Project Consultant for Research & Evaluation
Thomas P. Miller & Associates
Indianapolis, IN
05.2015 - 04.2016
- Lead and support short- and long-term program evaluations across the U.S.
- Created evaluation methodologies, write proposals, maintain client relations, manage project timelines, writer user-friendly reports
Policy and Research Coordinator
Indiana Department Of Education
Indianapolis, IN
01.2013 - 04.2015
- Conduct research and project coordination on behalf of IDOE and the Superintendent of Public Instruction
- Serve as the department liaison to the Indiana State Board of Education's strategic planning subcommittee
- Provide support to the department's government relation's team during the legislative session
Outreach Coordinator
Ritz4Education
Indianapolis, IN
06.2012 - 01.2013
- Assisted in executing a successful campaign of a first-time statewide candidate
- Maintained candidate's schedule; volunteer database; and staffed candidate at events
Financial and Housing Counselor
Apprisen Financial Advocates
Indianapolis, IN
01.2009 - 01.2012
- Counseled individuals and families facing financial crisis
- Analyzed clients' financial situation and goals; maintained confidential and accurate files; kept informed of industry regulations and changes
- Certified through the National Foundation for Credit Counseling (NFCC) as a credit & housing counselor as well as a financial educator
- Presented HUD-approved workshops statewide as well as other financial education presentations
Director of Constituent Services
Mayor Bart Peterson's Office, City of Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN
09.2006 - 12.2007
- Handle constituent inquiries and concerns; submit weekly report to mayor; supervise summer interns
- Respond to constituent letters, phone calls, and email; create all proclamations and awards from Mayor's Office; make presentations when mayor unavailable
Legislative Assistant and Internship Director
Indiana House of Representatives
Indianapolis, IN
07.2000 - 01.2006
- Track legislation; reply to constituent correspondence; contact state agencies; assign duties to personal intern; track legislation; staff House Human Affairs Committee for the Democratic Caucus
- Recruit, hire and train interns for the 2004, 2005 and 2006 legislative sessions
Education
Master of Leadership Development - Organizational Leadership
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College
Terre Haute, IN12.2018
Master of Public Affairs - Policy Analysis And Public Management
Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN08.2012
Bachelor of Arts - English Major, Communications Minor
Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN05.1998
Skills
- Communication Strategies
- Constituent Services
- Research and Analysis
- Employee Engagement
- Recruiting and Training
Affiliations
- Indiana Department of Revenue, Employee of the Month (May 2019)
- Graduated with Honors, 4.0, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College (2018)
- St. Therese Little Flower School Commission, Member (May 2016 - May 2021)
- Indiana Charter School Board Member (Appointed July 2015 - May 2016)
- Pi Alpha Alpha, Global Honor Society for Public Affairs & Administration
- Indiana University Study Abroad, Hertie School of Governance on scholarship, Berlin, Germany (May 2011)
- Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Indiana (July 2000 - June 2009)
- Sigma Tau Delta, International English Honor Society, Purdue University
Timeline
Public Safety Officer
Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department
10.2023 - Current
Director of Engagement and Analytics
Indiana Management Performance Hub
12.2021 - 10.2023
Employee Engagement Manager
MS Companies
04.2021 - 12.2021
Deputy Director of Employee Engagement
Indiana Department of Revenue
04.2017 - 04.2021
Federal Title Grant Policy Coordinator
Indiana Department Of Education
05.2016 - 01.2017
Sr. Project Consultant for Research & Evaluation
Thomas P. Miller & Associates
05.2015 - 04.2016
Policy and Research Coordinator
Indiana Department Of Education
01.2013 - 04.2015
Outreach Coordinator
Ritz4Education
06.2012 - 01.2013
Financial and Housing Counselor
Apprisen Financial Advocates
01.2009 - 01.2012
Director of Constituent Services
Mayor Bart Peterson's Office, City of Indianapolis
09.2006 - 12.2007
Legislative Assistant and Internship Director
Indiana House of Representatives
07.2000 - 01.2006
Master of Leadership Development - Organizational Leadership
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College
Master of Public Affairs - Policy Analysis And Public Management
Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis
Bachelor of Arts - English Major, Communications Minor
Purdue University
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