Maranda Powers
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Maranda Powers

Texas A&M University – College Station, Texas August 2019
Master of Science in Agricultural Leadership, Education and Communication
Overall GPA: 4.0

Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Leadership and Development May 2016
Minor: Tourism Resource Management
Honors: Cum Laude Overall GPA: 3.5

REALTOR®
Licensed real estate professional with access to MLS listings. Licensed to help clients sell and buy homes.

Certified Mediator
Certified conflict manager based on 40-hour mediation course at Texas A&M University.

Leadership Education, Theory, and Practice
Certified in Leadership Education, Theory, and Practice. Possess unique knowledge and skills required to apply leadership theory and put into practice these theories at any level in an organization.

Computer: Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, GoogleDocs.
Specialized: Organizational development, conflict management, facilitating teams, strong communication, change management, instruction design, adult learning theory and practice, coaching and influencing, moderating discussions, sales, public relations, real estate, social media, property management, leasing, event planning, fitness, and training camps.
The Lester Group May 2018 to Present
Realtor
Sales role, responsible for leasing all managed units
Schedule house/rental showings for future customers
Create and send applications, leases and contracts daily
Design new marketing ideas for future prospects
Interact/follow up with clients daily
Ensure quality customer service to each tenant and client
Organizational development/conflict mediation training facilitator

Texas A&M University August 2017 to May 2019
Masters Student & Graduate Teaching/Research Assistant
Develop, document, and present training material to diverse audiences
Organizational development/conflict mediation training
Document and grade 40+ papers and tests when needed
40+ hours of teaching experience/ presentation skills
Instructional design and facilitate lecture to class of 300 students
Facilitate three labs individually per week per semester with 20+ student per lab
Conducted and presented research based on professors’ criteria
Provide customer service and feedback to students
Attend/lead research meetings and scheduling meetings

Camp Gladiator January 2018 to Present
Affiliate
Design 60-minute workouts for various camps
Assist/teach community workouts with 50+ campers
Fill in for trainers when they are not in attendance
Facilitate campers with proper form and modifications
Promote Camp Gladiator on social media
Promote positive lifestyle and fitness/Promote sales

Agriculture and Natural Resources/4-H Youth Development May 2018
District 9 Office – Southeast Region
Professional Development Training Facilitator
Formed a three-hour presentation over conflict resolution and difficult dialogue
Facilitated 100+ County Extension Agents over Conflict Resolution
Facilitated a conflict style recognition activity
Answered questions regarding difficult dialogue and conflict resolution
Provided training and resources for the extension agents to further their conflict resolution skills
Organizational development/conflict mediation training facilitator

Texas A&M University – Advise TX September 2016 to June 2017
College Recruitment Adviser
Served as a college adviser to high school students at a low-income high school in the Houston area
Provide training to high school students in applying for colleges, scholarships, and FASFA
Tracked daily activities on online system
Needs assessment included survey design and measuring student data outcomes
Planned multiple events in accordance to college application and FASFA openings and deadlines.
Achievements included the following: increased college application rate by 15%, increased FAFSA completion by 30%, received $4 million in scholarships, and “I Advise Because” contest winner

Insight Global June 2016 to September 2016
Recruiter
Met extensive weekly requirements and sales goals via talent acquisition
Talked to 9+ people per day to reach goal of 9 potential hires for job positions per day
Networked with outside clients to ensure personalized and professional relationships
Met with job seekers and advised them on open positions
Communicated with contractors to uphold professional business