Makenna Krueger
Greenwood Village,CO
Summary
Political Science graduate with a strong foundation in international environmental policy and sustainability research. Managed a training team and developed educational resources, effectively translating complex policies into accessible formats. Expertise in stakeholder communication, policy analysis, and data-driven research supports a commitment to advancing global sustainability initiatives.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Training Manager
UMC Connection
Boulder, USA
09.2024 - 05.2026
- Managed a team of 30 employees, coordinating training programs and skills development
- Supervised daily operations to meet customer needs and mitigate conflicts.
- Worked closely with senior management to ensure that training initiatives met the standard
Global Policy Research Intern
Ariventures
New York, USA
05.2025 - 10.2025
- Conducted comparative policy research to identify best practices in environmental governance, integrating findings into resources that promote responsible international travel
- Researched environmental and sustainability policies across multiple countries, enhancing educational resources for students studying abroad
- Authored blogs and educational content showcasing global environmental policies and country-specific sustainability initiatives, increasing awareness among students
Intern
Turnup Activism
Boulder, USA
09.2024 - 01.2025
- Presented research findings for the week in regards to current events and government policy
- Conducted targeted phone banking in which I informed citizens of current political issues
- Wrote letters to government officials after conducting research on issues including mass incarceration, housing crises, and poverty among the United States
- Connected with leaders of activist movements in order to gauge what problems needed to be addressed
Assistant
Creative Instinct
Denver, USA
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Applied Excel for efficient organization and project management within business environments
- Developed and implemented engaging marketing strategies to target audiences that the company wished to reach
- Actively took photos and scheduled 5 posts per week to maintain a consistent social media presence for the company
Education
Boulder, CO - Political Science
University of Colorado Boulder
Boulder, CO05-2026
Skills
- Content strategy
- Audience analysis
- Policy research
- Data analysis
- Microsoft Excel
- Tableau
- R
- ArcGIS
- Team leadership
- SEO writing
Timeline
Global Policy Research Intern
Ariventures
05.2025 - 10.2025
Training Manager
UMC Connection
09.2024 - 05.2026
Intern
Turnup Activism
09.2024 - 01.2025
Assistant
Creative Instinct
05.2022 - 08.2022
Boulder, CO - Political Science
University of Colorado Boulder