Makayla Hobbs
Baker City
Summary
Proactive professional with a strong ability to adapt to new challenges and environments. Demonstrated problem-solving skills and a history of building effective relationships with clients and teams. Experienced author with a talent for crafting engaging narratives across various genres, resulting in successful publications. Recognized for creativity and originality in writing, consistently delivering high-quality content that meets diverse audience needs.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Author
Publication
08.2021 - Current
- So Called Traitors by Lou Hobbs
- So Called Deceiver by Lou Hobbs
- Series in current production
Author and Events
Self Employed Writer
Baker City
01.2020 - Current
- Engaged readers through social media platforms and author events.
- Coordinated book signings and promotional activities to enhance visibility.
- Mentored aspiring writers through workshops and online forums.
- Coordinated events and retreats with writing-focused activities.
- One-on-one coaching in writing, outlining, and content building.
Foster Care Provider
State of Oregon
Baker City
02.2018 - 09.2019
- Provided care and support for children in foster placements.
- Developed individualized care plans based on children's needs.
- Coordinated medical appointments and ensured health follow-ups.
- Monitored behavior and reported changes to social workers.
- Facilitated daily activities to promote emotional well-being.
- Ensured a safe and nurturing home environment for children.
- Attended training sessions to enhance caregiving skills.
- Maintained accurate records of progress made by each child in the foster care system.
- Adhered to state policies regarding licensing requirements and regulations related to foster care services.
- Attended court hearings when necessary to advocate for the best interests of the children.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations while working with families in crisis.
- Created daily schedules that incorporated educational, recreational, and therapeutic activities.
Traveling Podiatry Assistant
Rushton Podiatry
09.2016 - 12.2016
- Scheduling appointments for clients in person and by referral.
- Calling in medical prescriptions to local pharmacies.
- Answer telephones & provide callers with information.
- Assist patients to rooms.
- Clean and Maintain rooms, equipment and supplies between patients.
- Assist in surgeries and procedures.
- Available to travel to various locations.
- Work up to 14 hour shifts.
Customer Service Representative
Copy, Ship and Mail
06.2016 - 09.2016
- Greet customers as they enter the shop.
- Assist customers by answering questions or concerns, taking their orders & processing their payments.
- Answer telephones & provide callers with information.
- Maintain a clean & orderly work & lobby area at all times.
- Organize product displays.
- Completing projects in a timely and effective manner.
- Ability to learn and use new technology and software.
Barista
Sorbenots Coffee
07.2015 - 06.2016
- Opening & closing duties.
- Greet customers as they enter the shop.
- Assist customers by answering questions or concerns, taking their orders & processing their payments.
- Answer telephones & provide callers with information.
- Train new employees as needed.
- Maintain a clean & orderly work & lobby area at all times.
Receptionist
Baker City Chiropractic Office
08.2012 - 01.2015
- Greet customers with a professional demeanor.
- Maintain client confidentiality.
- Perform general office duties including answering the multiline phone & filing paperwork.
- Schedule patient appointments as needed.
- Process patient payments & issue receipts.
Sandwich Artist
Subway Sandwich Shop
06.2013 - 03.2014
- Abide by all food handling requirements.
- Process customer orders precisely & efficiently.
- Assist customers with questions or concerns.
- Process customer payments.
- Maintain a clean & orderly work & lobby area at all times.
Education
Associates Degree - General Studies
Blue Mountain Community College
Baker City, ORHigh School Diploma -
Baker High School
Baker City, ORSkills
- Ability to work independently or with a team
- Good judgment and decision-making
- dependable
- Prompt
- Excellent communication skills
- Proficient in Word
- Proficient in PowerPoint
- Proficient in Publisher
- Proficient in Excel
- Writing workshops
- Event coordination
- Critical thinking
- Effective communication
- Adaptability
- Originality
- Creative writing
- Character development
- World-building
- Excellent spelling skills
- Project management
- Content editing
- Idea brainstorming
- Effective writing
- Editing
- Self-publishing
- Document editing
- Experience with cash registers
- Experience in customer service
- Experience in dispute resolution
Hobbies and Interests
- Author, Published
- Event Coordinating
- Traveling Sales in a pop up market setting
- Writing Coach
Timeline
Author
Publication
08.2021 - Current
Author and Events
Self Employed Writer
01.2020 - Current
Foster Care Provider
State of Oregon
02.2018 - 09.2019
Traveling Podiatry Assistant
Rushton Podiatry
09.2016 - 12.2016
Customer Service Representative
Copy, Ship and Mail
06.2016 - 09.2016
Barista
Sorbenots Coffee
07.2015 - 06.2016
Sandwich Artist
Subway Sandwich Shop
06.2013 - 03.2014
Receptionist
Baker City Chiropractic Office
08.2012 - 01.2015
Associates Degree - General Studies
Blue Mountain Community College
High School Diploma -
Baker High School