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ELLA MCKANE-WRIGHT

Midland,MI

Summary

Experienced in multitasking and team leadership, recognized for cultivating a dynamic and positive workplace culture aligned with organizational mission and values. Strong focus on empowering youth, consistently prioritizing their growth and development.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Team Lead

The ROCK Center for Youth Development
2024.08 - Current
  • Manages one out-of-school time site in county including: 8 staff members and +50 middle school students.
  • Facilitates, delegates, and assists with daily educational and fun activities within program with focus on Art, Literature, STEM, and Wellbeing.
  • Fosters positive relationships and encourages staff to build strong relationships with youth to help them achieve their personal and academic goals through Discover You and Out of School Time trainings.
  • Handles conflicts from daily disagreements to serious safety concerns and shares information with parents to develop plans for success.
  • Created and managed project plans, timelines and budgets.

Barista

Espresso Milano
2017.08 - Current
  • Practices delivering welcoming, efficient, and knowledgeable service to patrons
  • Thrived in fast-paced environment, creating and serving tailored beverages to customers.
  • Handled customer complaints professionally, resolving issues promptly to ensure satisfaction and foster loyalty.

Company Member

CMU Summer Theatre
2023.05 - 2023.07
  • Assisted with many production operations such as creating costumes and helping with technical operations.
  • Played multiple roles in the live production of 'That's Entertainment'.
  • Worked with other crew members to keep a flow for a successful production performance.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts - Musical Theatre

Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI
05.2023

Skills

  • Leadership
  • Problem-solving
  • Time-management
  • Youth development
  • Communication
  • Coaching and Mentoring
  • Respect for Diversity and Inclusion

Theatre Experience

  • Nunsense, The Friction Theatre, Midland, MI, 08/2024
  • White Christmas, Midland Center of the Arts, Midland, MI, 12/2023
  • Evil Dead, The Friction Theatre, Midland, MI, 10/2023
  • That's Entertainment, Central Michigan University, Mt. Pleasant, MI, 06/2023

Timeline

Team Lead

The ROCK Center for Youth Development
2024.08 - Current

Company Member

CMU Summer Theatre
2023.05 - 2023.07

Barista

Espresso Milano
2017.08 - Current

Bachelor of Fine Arts - Musical Theatre

Central Michigan University
ELLA MCKANE-WRIGHT