Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
SalesAssociate

Makenzie Reed

greenfield,IN

Summary

Dynamic and creative professional with experience as a Scare Actor at Piney Acres Farm, excelling in emotional control and improvisational techniques. Proven ability to enhance guest experiences through engaging performances and teamwork. Strong time management and problem-solving skills, consistently delivering high-quality results in fast-paced environments.

Energetic and personable, well-suited for roles requiring strong customer interaction and relationship building. Understanding of sales principles and customer service techniques, combined with effective communication and organizational skills. Focused on driving positive customer experiences and achieving sales targets.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Scare Actor

Piney Acres Farm
09.2024 - Current
  • Maintained high energy levels throughout long shifts, ensuring consistency in scare intensity from start to finish.
  • Enhanced guest experience by embodying various scare roles and maintaining character throughout performances.
  • Teamed on clean up of set and location at end of performance to prepare for next performance.
  • Assisted with costume maintenance and repairs, preserving the professional appearance of characters on stage.
  • Worked with various special effects, fog, strobes and loud sounds.
  • Utilized improvisational techniques when interacting with guests, creating a unique experience for each visitor.
  • Assisted set designers in constructing realistic environments, elevating the overall visual impact of the attraction.

Sales Associate

Walmart
12.2022 - Current
  • Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
  • Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
  • Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
  • Greeted customers, helped locate merchandise, and suggested suitable options.
  • Utilized strong time management skills to balance multiple responsibilities, including assisting customers, managing inventory, and maintaining store cleanliness.

Cashier

Specks Pet Supplies
12.2022 - 09.2023
  • Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
  • Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs.
  • Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
  • Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
  • Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.

Education

Greeenfield Central HS
Greenfield, IN

No Degree - Construction Management

Walker Career Center
Warren, IN
06-2024

Skills

  • Emotional control
  • Body language
  • Stamina maintenance
  • Facial expressions
  • Creative thinking
  • Accepts direction and coaching graciously
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Time management
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Multi-tasking strength
  • Relationship building

Timeline

Scare Actor

Piney Acres Farm
09.2024 - Current

Sales Associate

Walmart
12.2022 - Current

Cashier

Specks Pet Supplies
12.2022 - 09.2023

Greeenfield Central HS

No Degree - Construction Management

Walker Career Center
Makenzie Reed