Mackenna Thayne
Lacey
Summary
Dynamic volleyball coach with a motivational leadership style at North Thurston High School, fostering athlete growth and team success. Skilled in strategic planning and patient communication, and organization, I enhanced program performance and created a supportive environment, ensuring athletes reached their full potential while promoting sportsmanship and accountability. CPR certified and reliable. Hoping to make a difference and be a leader to anyone in need.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Volleyball Coach
North Thurston High School
07.2025 - Current
- Provided guidance and mentorship to volleyball athletes to help reach full potential.
- Collaborated with fellow coaches to share best practices, leading to overall program improvement.
- Established a supportive environment that encouraged growth, accountability, sportsmanship among players.
- Created positive and encouraging environment to motivate athletes to give best efforts.
Nanny
Care.com
01.2025 - 06.2025
- Assisted with light housekeeping duties.
- Prepared meals and snacks for children based on dietary guidelines.
- Developed strong communication with parents to provide updates on children''s progress, needs, and achievements.
- Supported children in play activities, meals, and snacks, hygiene and socialization.
- Collaborated closely with parents in establishing boundaries/rules within the household which helped maintain consistency across all environments.
- Enhanced children''s emotional well-being by providing attentive care and nurturing relationships.
Volleyball Player
Eastern Washington University
07.2023 - 12.2024
- Attended all practices with willingness to learn, work hard and improve abilities.
- Achieved team success through maintaining a high level of physical fitness and skill development.
- Maintained discipline and focus during high-pressure situations, contributing to successful outcomes in close matches.
- Increased overall team morale by fostering a positive and supportive environment during practices and games.
- Worked with coaches and trainers to understand and implement improvement strategies.
Physical Therapy Technician
ProOrtho
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Educated patients on proper exercise techniques and home care routines, promoting long-term health and injury prevention.
- Built rapport with patients, fostering trust and open communication throughout their rehabilitation journey.
- Prepared patients to meet with physical therapists.
- Enhanced patient comfort during treatment sessions by providing clear explanations of each procedure and maintaining a supportive environment.
Activity Director's Assistant
Quinn Meadows Rehabilitation
05.2020 - 08.2022
- Continuously sought feedback from residents on existing programs, implementing changes as needed to provide a more enjoyable experience overall.
- Collaborated with the Activity Director in overseeing monthly budget planning and allocation for activities department.
- Fostered a positive environment for social interaction with a wide range of engaging group activities.
- Improved resident well-being by creating tailored activity plans that cater to individual interests and abilities.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Interdisciplinary Studies
Eastern Washington University
Cheney, WA12-2024
Health Sciences
College of Southern Idaho
Twin Falls, ID05-2023
High School Diploma -
Highland High School
Pocatello, ID05-2021
Skills
- Motivational leadership style
- Organized
- Strategic planning/Team bonding
- Training exercises/strength training
- Patient communication
- Appointment scheduling
- CPR certified
- Friendly/customer service/active listener
Timeline
Volleyball Coach
North Thurston High School
07.2025 - Current
Nanny
Care.com
01.2025 - 06.2025
Volleyball Player
Eastern Washington University
07.2023 - 12.2024
Physical Therapy Technician
ProOrtho
06.2022 - 08.2022
Activity Director's Assistant
Quinn Meadows Rehabilitation
05.2020 - 08.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Interdisciplinary Studies
Eastern Washington University
Health Sciences
College of Southern Idaho
High School Diploma -
Highland High School
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