McKenna Kobosko Resume
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McKenna Kobosko Resume

EDUCATION
Alumni, Old Dominion University, Norfolk, VA
Attended August 2015 � May 2019
�Bachelor of Arts in English with a concentration in Creative Writing
�Minor in Women�s Studies
�GPA - 3.34
�Named to Dean�s List, December 2016, December 2017, December 2018, May 2019
�Member of The National Society of Collegiate Scholars, Old Dominion University Chapter, February 2016
�Member of Phi Eta Sigma Honor Society, Old Dominion University Chapter, April 2016
�Member of Sigma Alpha Lambda Honor Society, Old Dominion University Chapter, September 2016
�Member of The National Society of Leadership and Success, Old Dominion Chapter, March 2017
oServed as Membership Outreach Chair, Old Dominion University Chapter, December 2018 - May 2019
�Alumni of Phi Sigma Pi National Honor Fraternity, Eta Zeta Chapter, Old Dominion University, April 2017 - May 2019
oServed as Leadership Committee Chair, April 2017 - April 2018
oServed as Scholarship Committee Chair, April 2018 � December 2018
oCertified Leadership in Action Facilitator, October 2018
oCertified member of the Leadership in Action Program, March 2019

Graduate, Middletown High School, Middletown, DE
Attended August 2011 - May 2015
�Concentration in the Visual Arts Career Pathway
�Participant in the Honors program
�Advanced Placement student
�Studied foreign languages for three years
�Honor Roll Recipient
�Finalist, WOW Scholarship for Exemplary Senior Projects
�Four year student athlete and team manager

WORK EXPERIENCE
Writer, The Odyssey, Old Dominion University staff, Norfolk, VA
January 2016 � December 2016
�Unpaid Internship
�Submitted articles for online readers
�Spread the word about Odyssey through social media

Day Camp Counselor, Camp Cassey, Bear/Glasgow YMCA, Bear, DE
June 2016 � August 2017
�CPR and First Aid Certified
�Worked with children from ages five to fifteen
�Assisted with before and after care
�Assisted with daily set-up and clean-up
�Eight to ten-hour commitment per day

Literacy Specialist, Camp Cassey, Bear/Glasgow YMCA, Bear, DE
May 2018 � August 2018
�CPR and First Aid Certified
�Worked with children from ages five to fifteen
�Researched, created, and organized activities centered around reading and writing that also allowed campers to develop other skills
�Assisted with after care and camp clean-up
�Eight to ten-hour commitment per day

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Summer Art Camp Volunteer, Gilbert E. Perry Center for the Arts, Middletown, DE
July 2011 � July 2015
�Worked with children from ages three to fourteen
�Assisted with art projects
�Prepared art shows and snacks for the children
�Assisted with before and after care
�Assisted with daily set-up and clean-up
�Eight to ten-hour commitment per day

Assistant Coach and Official, Appoquinimink Boys & Girls Club Volleyball Program and MOT Volleyball League, Middletown, DE
April 2013 � June 2014
�Assisted in the skill development and promotion of sportsmanship and teamwork for middle school aged girls
�Advised games and player positioning
�Demonstrated new drills and proper technique
�Team awarded second place in championship game, June 2014
�Officiated games

EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES AND ACHIEVEMENTS
Participant, Festival of Words Writing Conference, hosted by the University of Delaware and Appoquinimink High School, Newark and Middletown, DE
March 2010 � March 2013
�Participated in Poetry Alive and other workshops
�Attended meet and greets with authors
�Participated in poster design and writing contests
�Winner, best poster 2010 and 2013

Finalist, WOW Scholarship for Exemplary Senior Projects, Middletown High School, Appoquinimink School District Middletown, DE
April 2014 - April 2015
�Organized a fundraiser for the International Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva Association (IFOPA) with the Delaware Sportsplex and Delaware Juniors Volleyball Club
�Researched, analyzed information, and wrote a formal report regarding Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva
�Worked with peers, coaches, and family and friends
�Spread news about the fundraiser through social media
�Presented the analyzed information to two panels of teachers
�Competed against thirty other finalists from Middletown High School and Appoquinimink High School for the WOW scholarship

SKILLS
�Experience in leadership positions and facilitating leadership development
�Critical and creative thinker with experience in idea workshopping, editing and proofreading and research
�Interpersonal and Intrapersonal Communicator
�Working with children and young adults
�Has actively led and participated in team projects and encouraged and assisted other team members with idea generation
�Actively participates in volunteering and community outreach
�Experience with event planning on a small and large scale
�Experience working with Microsoft Word and Powerpoint
�Understanding of Google Drive and additional applications
�Experience working with Wordpress