McKenna Olson resume
McKenna Olson
21345 Rambla Vista, Malibu CA 90265
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EDUCATION
Pepperdine University, Malibu, CA 2015- Pre-sent
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
Minor in Nonprofit Management Expected-2019
Pepperdine University, London, United Kingdom. Fall 2016
• Studied fine arts and traveled extensively throughout Europe
Pepperdine University, Florence, Italy Summer 2018
• Studied religion, language, and traveled extensively throughout Europe
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Manager, Dairy Queen, Spicer, MN Spring 2012-Fall 2015
• Managed time sheets, employees, and customer service
• Opened and closed shifts, oversaw all employees during shifts
• Ordered inventory, handled cash and tills, worked one on one with store owner to cultivate the best working environment for employees and costumers
Student Consultant, Boys and Girls Club, Santa Maria, CA Fall 2018
• Conducted extensive analysis of local organization in fulfillment for non-profit management course
• Led staff interviews and collected data to examine brand awareness and create solutions for social me-dia expansion in brand awareness
• Created strategic recommendations for a social media plan, a donation campaign, and a donor awareness strategy
• Presented detailed findings and recommendations to organization CEO, professor, and staff
Aquarist intern; Santa Monica pier aquarium, Santa Monica, CA Spring 2018
• Created new habitats to cultivating jelly “fish” polyps, able to take care of shark pups, hatch brine shrimp, transfer different species of fish
• Led hourly presentations on sea life with groups ranging from 15-45 patrons and collect samples for in depth analysis
• Advocated for the mission of Heal the Bay by spreading awareness of environmental issues pertain-ing to our oceans and waterways
• Collaborated with volunteers as well as full-time staff members
Luxury Retail associate; Bleusalt, Malibu, CA Spring 2019
• create content for the store by taking photos, videos, and creating displays of the inventory
• worked with customers in styling and helped to enhance the aesthetic of the store.
Program Facilitator; prairie woods environmental learning center, Spicer, MN 2016-2017 Spring and Summer
• Instructed groups throughout a diverse range of program disciplines such as: High Ropes, Indoor, Out-door and Mobile rock-climbing walls, Team Building, and several other elements
• Instructed mammal, insect, and canoeing day courses
Intern, National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI by the Beach) Spring 2019
• Provided support and insight at family to family meetings
• Created social media groups to broaden community awareness
• Encouraged creating easier donation mediums like PayPal, and large donation links
• Sent monthly “EBlast” Emails to all organization members regarding updates, resources, and upcoming events using Constant Contact
• Ran Facebook ads to recruit volunteers
VOLUNTEER WORK & COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
Apex Protection Project, CA Pre-sent
Green Team, Pepperdine University, Malibu, CA. February 2016 – Present
Pepperdine New Student Orientation, Malibu August 2017 & 2018
Hand-in-Hand, Malibu CA December 2018-April 2018
Delta Gamma Fraternity September 2018-Present
Girl Scout Bronze, Silver, and Gold award 2012-2015
SKILLS
Computer: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Constant contact, Mac iMovie, Social Media (Facebook, Insat-gram, Twitter)
General:
• CPR certified, Watercraft safety certified through canoeing expeditions, REI/NOLS belaying, repelling, and an-chors building courses
• Nonprofit board review experience Pepperdine University, Spring 2018 - The Boys and Girls Club of Malibu
• Consulting experience Pepperdine University, Fall 2018- The Boys and Girls Club of Santa Maria Valley
• Grant writing for $1,000 and $600 – awarded both on behalf of Boys and Girls clubs of Santa Maria Valley, and Malibu Community Labor Exchange
McKenna Olson
21345 Rambla Vista, Malibu CA 90265
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EDUCATION
Pepperdine University, Malibu, CA 2015- Pre-sent
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
Minor in Nonprofit Management Expected-2019
Pepperdine University, London, United Kingdom. Fall 2016
• Studied fine arts and traveled extensively throughout Europe
Pepperdine University, Florence, Italy Summer 2018
• Studied religion, language, and traveled extensively throughout Europe
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Manager, Dairy Queen, Spicer, MN Spring 2012-Fall 2015
• Managed time sheets, employees, and customer service
• Opened and closed shifts, oversaw all employees during shifts
• Ordered inventory, handled cash and tills, worked one on one with store owner to cultivate the best working environment for employees and costumers
Student Consultant, Boys and Girls Club, Santa Maria, CA Fall 2018
• Conducted extensive analysis of local organization in fulfillment for non-profit management course
• Led staff interviews and collected data to examine brand awareness and create solutions for social me-dia expansion in brand awareness
• Created strategic recommendations for a social media plan, a donation campaign, and a donor awareness strategy
• Presented detailed findings and recommendations to organization CEO, professor, and staff
Aquarist intern; Santa Monica pier aquarium, Santa Monica, CA Spring 2018
• Created new habitats to cultivating jelly “fish” polyps, able to take care of shark pups, hatch brine shrimp, transfer different species of fish
• Led hourly presentations on sea life with groups ranging from 15-45 patrons and collect samples for in depth analysis
• Advocated for the mission of Heal the Bay by spreading awareness of environmental issues pertain-ing to our oceans and waterways
• Collaborated with volunteers as well as full-time staff members
Luxury Retail associate; Bleusalt, Malibu, CA Spring 2019
• create content for the store by taking photos, videos, and creating displays of the inventory
• worked with customers in styling and helped to enhance the aesthetic of the store.
Program Facilitator; prairie woods environmental learning center, Spicer, MN 2016-2017 Spring and Summer
• Instructed groups throughout a diverse range of program disciplines such as: High Ropes, Indoor, Out-door and Mobile rock-climbing walls, Team Building, and several other elements
• Instructed mammal, insect, and canoeing day courses
Intern, National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI by the Beach) Spring 2019
• Provided support and insight at family to family meetings
• Created social media groups to broaden community awareness
• Encouraged creating easier donation mediums like PayPal, and large donation links
• Sent monthly “EBlast” Emails to all organization members regarding updates, resources, and upcoming events using Constant Contact
• Ran Facebook ads to recruit volunteers
VOLUNTEER WORK & COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
Apex Protection Project, CA Pre-sent
Green Team, Pepperdine University, Malibu, CA. February 2016 – Present
Pepperdine New Student Orientation, Malibu August 2017 & 2018
Hand-in-Hand, Malibu CA December 2018-April 2018
Delta Gamma Fraternity September 2018-Present
Girl Scout Bronze, Silver, and Gold award 2012-2015
SKILLS
Computer: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Constant contact, Mac iMovie, Social Media (Facebook, Insat-gram, Twitter)
General:
• CPR certified, Watercraft safety certified through canoeing expeditions, REI/NOLS belaying, repelling, and an-chors building courses
• Nonprofit board review experience Pepperdine University, Spring 2018 - The Boys and Girls Club of Malibu
• Consulting experience Pepperdine University, Fall 2018- The Boys and Girls Club of Santa Maria Valley
• Grant writing for $1,000 and $600 – awarded both on behalf of Boys and Girls clubs of Santa Maria Valley, and Malibu Community Labor Exchange