Mackenzie Fox

I actively volunteered at Harvest New Beginnings, showcasing leadership in various capacities:

• In the Nursery, I played a crucial role in caring for infants during Sunday morning services.
• Within the Awana program, I led a group of students on Sunday nights, aiding in Bible memorization and offering guidance.
• During Vacation Bible School, I took charge of a student group throughout the week-long summer program.
• In the Embrace class, I provided assistance in the special needs class on Sunday mornings, communicating effectively through sign language.
• Engaging in Discipleship, I led a Bible study and offered support to a fellow student.

Presently, I am immersed in a full-time role at Disney's ESPN Wide World of Sports as part of the Disney College Program, specializing in the food and beverage department. Within this dynamic environment, I've undergone comprehensive training, seamlessly adapting to diverse responsibilities such as cashier, filler, and expo roles. Drawing parallels to my previous job, the learning curve has been smooth, given the similarities. This experience has honed my customer service skills, recognizing the heightened expectations of vacationers compared to my previous roles where patrons primarily sought meals. The unique blend of familiarity and new challenges here underscores the importance of exceeding customer expectations in a vacation setting.

I underwent comprehensive training and successfully managed various stations during my employment. I operated the cash register, handled expo responsibilities, performed cutting and frying tasks. My proficiency in swift and accurate cash register operations, coupled with my ability to expedite food service efficiently, set me apart. Shortly after joining, I familiarized myself with the ingredients used in our dishes. Having celiac disease, I possess a keen awareness of gluten-free options. I took on managerial responsibilities such as ensuring staff compliance with assigned tasks and side work, addressing queries from both staff and customers, and managing complaints and refunds. Prior to enrolling in school, I consistently worked long hours, including doubles, accumulating around 40 hours per week. During school breaks, I returned, dedicating over 40 hours per week to various roles, including station duties, managerial tasks, and handling delivery catering orders. As a key holder, I also shouldered the responsibility of periodically overseeing the store's opening and closing procedures.

During the spring semester of 2022, I was employed at Fresh Fusion on the campus of GCU. Primarily, my responsibilities revolved around preparing and cooking sandwiches, although I occasionally worked on the front line as well. I became proficient in various stations, including taking sandwich orders, managing stations for adding ingredients to wraps or salads, and handling the process of rolling wraps and fulfilling orders. Swiftly acquiring knowledge and pace across all stations, I became well-versed in the diverse range of ingredients used in crafting sandwiches, wraps, and salads.

I commenced babysitting two children, an 8-year-old girl and a 5-year-old boy. Initially, I cared for them after school, from 3:30 pm to 7 or 8 pm. However, due to the onset of COVID, my responsibilities expanded, and I began looking after them from 7 am to 7 pm. Throughout my time as their nanny, I honed valuable skills in interacting with children, learned effective childcare techniques, improved my cooking abilities, and gained insights into appropriate disciplinary measures. In addition to my experience with the mentioned children, I have also successfully babysat children ranging from 6 months to 15 years old.