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Makenna Blackburn

San Diego,CA

Summary

Dynamic professional with a proven track record at Cal Poly Housing, enhancing community living and enforcing safety standards. Excelled in roles requiring strong work ethic and AutoCAD proficiency, achieving significant improvements in team performance and customer satisfaction. Skilled in crisis management and team leadership, adept at fostering professional development and solving complex problems efficiently.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Resident Advisor

Cal Poly Housing
08.2023 - Current
  • Developed strong relationships with residents, fostering a supportive and inclusive living community.
  • Monitored building security by conducting routine rounds throughout the facility.
  • Enforced policies and safety standards through building and room rounds.
  • Solve grievances and complaints by collaborating with residents.

Instructor

Cal Poly ASI
03.2023 - Current
  • Tested students to assess progress and adapted learning plans in alignment with performance.
  • Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
  • Reviewed class and student records to identify improvement opportunities.

Associate

Home Depot
06.2024 - 09.2024
  • Balanced multiple responsibilities simultaneously during high-pressure situations, ensuring all customers received exceptional service and timely order delivery.
  • Increased customer satisfaction with timely and accurate order delivery through diligent inventory management.

Unit Leader

YMCA of San Diego County
06.2023 - 08.2024
  • Developed high-performing teams through ongoing coaching, mentoring, and professional development opportunities.
  • Ensured smooth transitions between activities by efficiently managing time and resources throughout each day.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Engineering

California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
San Luis Obispo, CA
06.2025

Skills

  • Strong Work Ethic
  • AutoCAD
  • Team Leadership
  • Excellent problem-solving skills
  • Policy Enforcement
  • Crisis Management

Certification

  • First Aid, CPR and AED Instructor Certification - American Red Cross.

Interests

  • Drawing and Painting
  • Learning new cooking techniques and expanding my culinary skills
  • Biotechnology
  • Research
  • Micro/Nanoscale Engineering

Timeline

Associate

Home Depot
06.2024 - 09.2024

Resident Advisor

Cal Poly Housing
08.2023 - Current

Unit Leader

YMCA of San Diego County
06.2023 - 08.2024

Instructor

Cal Poly ASI
03.2023 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Engineering

California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo