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MAKENNA WILSON

Westminster,MD

Summary

Articulate writer with a strong focus on quality and detail, offering extensive experience in policy briefs, research, and social media content creation. Thrives in fast-paced environments, adept at meeting tight deadlines while maintaining high standards of excellence. Passionate team player embracing leadership roles and fostering open communication to enhance collaboration. Accomplished problem solver with a proactive approach, consistently staying one step ahead of challenges, complemented by a solid background in Excel, R, and data analysis.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Americorps VISTA

United Way of the Ocoee Region
Cleveland, TN
08.2025 - Current
  • Helped find and write $3,500 in grants for Imagination Library
  • Wrote homelessness prevention policy briefs for city government
  • Created volunteer management systems and oversaw volunteer recruitment
  • Assisted with planning and day of logistics for multiple fundraising events including Make a Change Day ($12,700) and the Women United Gala ($290,000).
  • Oversaw allocation of donated resources ($12,500) to different non-profit organizations in the community
  • Helped plan multiple community events including Lead United Conference and Day of Action
  • Created partnerships in the community with school system and hospital to increase Imagination Library program enrollment by 10%

Research Associate Intern

Civic Innovation Center
College Park, MD
10.2021 - 01.2023
  • Facilitated and oversaw weekly team meetings and staff of 6 interns
  • Planned and executed virtual and in-person events
  • Contributed to research projects including annotated bibliography and quarterly newsletter
  • Developed membership strategies

General Manager

Uber Bagels and Deli
Severna Park, MD
09.2018 - 07.2020
  • Oversaw daily operations, ensuring efficient service delivery and customer satisfaction.
  • Developed and implemented staff training programs to enhance team performance and service quality.
  • Performed under time constraints and facilitated solutions.
  • Managed team of twenty plus staff members, fostering leadership skills and succession planning within the organization.
  • Streamlined inventory management processes, reducing waste and improving cost efficiency.

Political Intern

Eve Hurwitz for Maryland State Senate
Annapolis, MD
11.2017 - 11.2018
  • Planned and executed campaign events, including fundraisers and candidate meet and greets.
  • Organized field operations including phone banks and canvassing trips with volunteers.
  • Drafted policy initiatives and door knocking scripts.
  • Created and uploaded social media content for Facebook, increased engagement and visibility.
  • Maintained a high level of communication with campaign staff to coordinate schedules and manage weekly meetings.

Front End Specialist

A.C. Moore
Severna Park, MD
08.2017 - 09.2018
  • Interacted with customers in a professional and efficient manner.
  • Coordinated with team members and managers to maintain a clean and productive store.

Education

Masters of Public Policy - Public Policy

University of Maryland
College Park, Maryland
05-2022

Bachelor of Science - Political Science, Women and Gender Studies

Towson University
Towson, Maryland
05-2017

Skills

  • Administrative Programs: Microsoft Office, Excel, PowerPoint, Google Drive, Canva, and Gmail
  • Quantitative Research Programs: R, SPSS and NGP VAN
  • Qualitative Writing: Memos, Briefings, and Reports
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Staff management
  • Staff training and development

Timeline

Americorps VISTA

United Way of the Ocoee Region
08.2025 - Current

Research Associate Intern

Civic Innovation Center
10.2021 - 01.2023

General Manager

Uber Bagels and Deli
09.2018 - 07.2020

Political Intern

Eve Hurwitz for Maryland State Senate
11.2017 - 11.2018

Front End Specialist

A.C. Moore
08.2017 - 09.2018

Masters of Public Policy - Public Policy

University of Maryland

Bachelor of Science - Political Science, Women and Gender Studies

Towson University
MAKENNA WILSON