McKenzie Powell

Experience

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  The Spa Connection

  May 2010 - Sept 2010

  Assistant

  Cleaning and organizing all shelves, stations, floors, and tanning beds. Helping with scheduling and answering phones. Assisting the manager.

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  Cafe Ah'Roma

  Jun 2011 - Aug 2013

  Barista

  Preparing and serving hot and cold beverages, such as coffee, espresso drinks, blended coffees and teas. Cleaning and sanitizing seating areas, floors, bathrooms, counters, etc. Describing menu items to customers and suggest products that might appeal to them. Preparing and serving menu items, such as sandwiches and salads.

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  Forever 21

  Jun 2012 - Aug 2013

  Sales Associate

  Greeting customers and ascertaining what each customer wants or needs. Answering questions regarding the store and its merchandise. Helping organize, prepare, and place new stock. Cleaning shelves, counters, floors and tables. Opening and closing cash registers, performing tasks such as counting money, separating charge slips, coupons, and vouchers, balancing cash drawers, and making deposits.

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  Thread Magazine

  Aug 2012 - Dec 2013

  Writer

  Campus fashion magazine. Brainstorming and writing articles on current style trends, fashion blogs and exciting events at Ohio University.

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  Vector Marketing

  May 2013 - Aug 2013

  Receptionist

  Operating telephone and computer to answer, screen and forward calls, providing information, taking messages and scheduling appointments. Hearing and resolving complaints from customers or the public. Greeting persons entering establishment and escorting them to specific destinations.

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  Ecuador: Documentary Storytelling Study Abroad

  Dec 2013 - Jan 2014

  Study Abroad Student

  Interviewing and filming various individuals throughout Ecuador to create a documentary regarding the positive and negative effects stemming from the common move of North American expats to Ecuador.

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  International Education Programs

  Feb 2014 - May 2014

  IEP Study Abroad Marketing and Outreach Intern

  Maintaining IEP website and social media pages, creating marketing materials, conducting class visits, organizing outreach events on campus and advising students on IEP

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  The Athens News

  May 2014 - Sept 2014

  Freelance Writer

  An Athens County local newspaper distributed twice weekly. Accepting and writing articles on topics and events within or surrounding the Athens County area. Proofreading articles during the production process.

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  The Athens Foundation

  May 2014 - Aug 2014

  PR & Marketing Assistant

  A Summer Service Corps position. Updating website content, creating emails and event invites through Constant Contact, creating flyers and marketing materials. Creating articles, taking photographs and making videos highlighting grantees.

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  Serengetee LLC

  Jun 2014 - Sept 2014

  Hometown Representative

  Using social media and marketing tools, including articles, to spread Serengetee's products and mission.

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  Ohio University Advancement Communication and Marketing

  Aug 2014 - Aug 2016

  Pitching, reporting and writing briefs and articles for the Ohio University Alumni Association newsletters, Compass and OHIO Today magazine. Proofing and editing copy. Welcoming Ohio University international students to the Athens Campus, making sure students have all necessary materials and paperwork complete, directing students to their new housing for the year while assisting them with any extra questions or tasks. Participation in orientation, providing logistical support for the professor/director of the program. Running errands for the program, maintaining communications with Ohio University and supporting budgetary activity. Assisting to document the program with photography and blogs, assisting with medical emergencies, student health and behavior issues. Helping the director manage all students participating in the program. Reporting and writing briefs and articles for the Ohio University Alumni Association newsletters, Compass, Ohio Today magazine, and event collateral such as posters, invitations, etc. Proofing and editing copy. Interviewing faculty, staff, students and other sources. Writing stories, news briefs, feature stories, text to accompany videos and other assignments for publication in COMPASS. Working closely with the Ohio University Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. 2015 planning team to develop community service opportunities for students, faculty and staff. Serving as contact person with the agencies in which we provide service, marketing service opportunities to the campus and community at large, coordinating and facilitating service projects as well as leading post service reflection. Working with international students to complete housing paperwork prior to their shuttle reservation. Helping students activate IDs and other necessary tasks while welcoming them to Ohio and Ohio University at the Port Columbus International Airport.

  • Writer

    Aug 2015 - Aug 2016

  • On-campus Housing Coordinator

    May 2015 - May 2016

  • Director's Assistant for Screenwriting and Documentary Storytelling in Ireland

    Apr 2015 - Aug 2015

  • Writer/Editor Intern

    Jan 2015 - May 2015

  • General Writer

    Aug 2014 - Apr 2015

  • Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service Intern

    Nov 2014 - Mar 2015

  • Airport Housing Liaison

    Aug 2014 - Jan 2015
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  USA TODAY College

  May 2015 - Aug 2015

  Study Abroad Collegiate Correspondent

  Pitching, researching and writing bi-weekly stories centered on study abroad topics. Covering any hard news occurring in Senegal or Ireland, if applicable.

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  CIEE Council on International Educational Exchange

  May 2015 - Jun 2015

  Senegalese Studies Study Abroad Student
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  E.W. Scripps Institute for International Journalism

  Aug 2015 - May 2016

  Projects Coordinator and Assistant Designer

  Designing publicity materials for all Institute for International Journalism projects conducted on campus, at the national level, and international activities. Conducting pre-program questionnaires, updating website content, interviewing and creating articles based on the Study of the U.S. Institute (SUSI) on Journalism & Media. Designing and executing pre-program questionnaires for the eight Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI) Connect Camps, tabulating and compiling special request reports, and more. Show less

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  Global Spotlight

  Aug 2015 - Nov 2015

  Editor-in-Chief

  Planning, editing and designing Global Spotlight Volume 8:3. The Global Spotlight is an international current affairs e-news magazine published four times a year by the Institute for International Journalism at Ohio University.

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  Peace Corps

  Aug 2015 - May 2016

  Campus Ambassador

  Targeted peer-to-peer outreach at Ohio University through presentations, social media, event planning, networking, and more focused on Peace Corps programs and opportunities.

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  AmeriCorps | Safe Haven Immigrant Resource Center

  Oct 2016 - Nov 2017

  Grant Writer

  Working with AmeriCorps VISTA to help alleviate poverty while addressing social, economic and educational inequities. Writing and managing grants, coordinating Safe Haven programs, creating websites & PR materials, tutoring elementary and intermediate students during after-school tutoring program funded by 21st Century.

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  Boys & Girls Club of Hawaii

  Nov 2017 - Dec 2018

  Marketing & Development Specialist

  Managing Boys & Girls Club of Hawaii website and social media, assisting in planning and orchestrating Boys & Girls Club of Hawaii major fundraising events, designing, writing and creating Boys & Girls Club of Hawaii marketing and development collateral, infographics, annual reports and other PR materials.

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  Teach for America Hawaiʻi

  May 2018 - May 2020

  2018 Corps Member
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  Celia Clinton Elementary School

  Jun 2018 - Jul 2018

  Summer School Teacher

  Teaching reading and writing to 3rd grade students during Celia Clinton's Summer School in partnership with 2018 Teach for America Tulsa Institute.

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  Hawaii State Department of Education

  Jun 2018 - Jul 2020

  Special Education Teacher
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  Sylvan Learning Center

  Sept 2018 - May 2021

  Ace It! Tutor
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  Conscious B-School

  Apr 2021 - Jul 2021

  Project Manager

  Assisting the founding cohort of Conscious B-School, a business school programming focused on investigating, exploring, and defining a business idea(s) in a conscious way. Managing and responding to Circle notifications and messages, as well as comments, feedback, and more from B-school members. Helping to brainstorm and plan upcoming sessions and communications.

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  Kamaile Academy Public Charter School

  Jun 2021 - Aug 2022

  Working with students with IEPs in grades 3-6 during Kamaile PCS Summer School 2021, in addition to mentoring and observing Teach for America Hawaii 2021 Institute corps members.

  • Elementary Educator

    Jul 2020 - Aug 2022

  • Special Education Summer School Teacher

    Jun 2021 - Jul 2021
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  Hawaii Natural Therapy Clinic

  Sept 2021 - Aug 2023

  Social Media & Marketing Manager
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  The Research Corporation of the University of Hawai'i

  Oct 2021 - May 2022

  Digital Media & STEM PALS Teacher
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  Guidepoint

  Aug 2022 - now

  -Manage client research project requests, facilitating consultations between clients and vetted subject matter experts through Guidepoint’s global professional network-Provide after-hours coverage for Guidepoint’s East Coast team, assisting on up to 40+ projects daily and executing urgent ad hoc client requests -Act as main point of contact for communication on key client accounts, building and maintaining relationships on behalf of East Coast Project Managers

  • Project Manager, Client Services

    Sept 2023 - now

  • Research Manager, Client Services

    Aug 2022 - Aug 2023
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  Thewolfe.net

  Oct 2022 - now

  Product Management Consultant

  Helping executives, businesses, and governments achieve success through product management consultations, guidance, and support.

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  Chasing Tides Hawai'i

  Oct 2023 - now

  Owner