1. Makena Schoene
1215 30th
Street
Des Moines, IA 50311
(206) 930 -1405
makena.schoene@drake.edu
Education
Drake University, Des Moines, IA
Bachelor of Arts and Sciences
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
• English and Marketing Double Major
• Graduation: May 2017
• Cumulative GPA: 3.46/ 4.00, Fall Semester 2014: 3.8/ 4.00
• 2014 Drake University Dean’s List
Professional Experience
Periphery 52, Drake University’s Art and Literary Journal
Marketing Director – November 2014 to May 2015
• Managed all existing social media accounts, along with creating new ones
• Made weekly posts to keep readers and contestants updated
• Worked with the rest of the team to market the journal effectively both on and off campus
Drake Emerging Writer’s Panel
Judge – September 2014 to May 2015
• Read and evaluated more than ten books during the course of five months
• Wrote detailed and critical reviews in order to choose the best books to pass onto the next round
of judging
• Worked with other members of the panel to choose the winning author for the year
Legacy Hunters and Jumpers – Redmond, WA
Working Student: January 2006 to August 2009
• Cleaned the facilities, tack, and laundry
• Provided guided tours and handled messages and appointments
• Helped riders prepare their mounts (grooming and tacking up)
2. • Supervised the younger riders and assisted the mature riders when needed
Leadership and Awards
• Division 1 Collegiate Athletics: Drake University Women’s Volleyball
• 4 years Varsity Volleyball, 6 years Club Volleyball, Senior Year Co- Captain and League Co-
MVP
Specialized Skills
• Microsoft Office, Publisher, Power Point, Excel and Access