1. MaKenna J. Stevens
makennajstevens@gmail.com
(510) 402-8774
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QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS:
 Prioritizes work and remains focused on the task at hand
 Excellent with turning a complicated task into an organized procedure
 Skilled at learning new concepts quickly
 Ambitious with new tasks and projects
 Approaches situations with a positive outlook
 Excellent customer service, teamwork and interpersonal skills
 Ability to manage projects and/or people and solve problems in a professional manner
 Ability to patiently work with and teach people simple and complicated tasks
 Works well alone and can lead a team unsupervised
 Skilled at quickly identifying and getting to the root cause of a problem
 Obtained California Food Handlers Permit
 Excellent ability to organize schedules and items in a functional, time-efficient way
 Competed in competitive public speaking in the following categories: Persuasive, Expository, Impromptu, Limited Preparation, and
Interpretive
 Competed in competitive high school Team Policy, Lincoln Douglas and Parliamentary Debate
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VOLUNTEER WORK:
June-July 2009 Shipping Department Chicago, IL
Institute In Basic Life Principles
 Becoming familiar with a warehouse of over 1000 different books; Putting together, packaging and labeling customer orders;
Compiling different pieces of products together; General upkeep.
Feb 2007-Nov 2013 Food Preparation Fremont, CA
Tri-City Homeless Coalition
 Preparing pre-made desserts, breads, meats and vegetables; Customer service; Clean-up.
June 2012, June 2013 Special Needs Childcare Volunteer Santa Cruz, CA
Joni and Friends
“Joni and Friends” is a weeklong summer camp founded by JoniEareckson Tada that welcomes families with members who have special
physical or mental needs. The camp gives the family respite from the normal life routine of taking care of their special need s family
members by allowing a volunteer to become the member’s buddy for the week. Volunteers pay $450 to attend the camp and assist their
buddy with everything they need.
 Assisting children with special needs (Autism, Down Syndrome, Cognitive Delay, Physical Disabilities, Speech Impediments)
that include playing with them, talking to them, learning to understand and work with their disabilities, participating in camp
activities with them, feeding them, looking after them, etc.
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JOB EXPERIENCE:
Nov 2012-Mar 2014 Food Preparation Newark, CA
Day Break Gourmet Catering
 Washing,chopping and preparing produce; Seasoning and preparing meats; Cooking with stoves and ovens; Transferring food
from a kitchen to events and parties; Setting up food service at event locations; Serving food to customers; Tearing down;
Washing kitchens and dishes.

2. Jan 2015-June 2015 Ice Cream Server Newark, CA
Dreyer’s Ice Cream
 Cleaning kitchen and washing dishes; scooping and preparing ice cream, smoothies, pearl tea and milkshakes; working on
register and serving customers.
Jan 2010-Present House Cleaning and Organization Newark, CA
Private Service
 Cleaning bathrooms, kitchens, offices; organizing desks, filing cabinets, messy rooms and garages.
Sep 2013-Present Public Speaking Coaching San Jose, CA
Private Service
 Writing and editing speeches in 12 divisions; patiently teaching children to effectively communicate.
Oct 2014-Present English as a Second Language Newark, CA
Private Service
 Tutoring foreign-exchange students in English writing and speaking.
Jan 2016-Present Embedded Classroom Math Tutor Fremont, CA
Ohlone College
 Tutoring students one-on-one in basic math
 Working with students during class time on their assignments to help improve their math
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HONORS AND ACHIEVEMENTS
Speech Awards - 2011 Season
- 4th place National Duo Interpretation Champion (out of 64 teams) at the National Invitational Tournament of Champions
- 2nd place finalist (out of 70 teams) in Duo Interpretation at the Inland Club Challenge
- 5th place Finalist (out of 74 speakers) in Open Interpretation at the Heart of the Valley Tournament
Speech and Debate Awards - 2012 Season
- 5th place National Original Interpretation Champion (out of 15 speakers)at the National InvitationalTournament ofChampions
- 4th place (out of 25 teams) in Team Policy Debate at the Senoma County Classic
- 2nd place finalist (out of 14 speakers) in Open Interpretation at the Kings Speech Tournament
- 3rd place finalist (out of 16 speakers) in Dramatic Interpretation at the Senoma County Classic
- 5th place finalist (out of 24 teams) in Duo Interpretation at the Senoma County Classic
Speech Awards – 2013 Season
- 3rd place finalist (out of 23 speakers) in Expository at the Kings Speech Tournament
- 5th place finalist (out of 21 speakers) in Persuasive at Senoma County Classic
- 2nd place finalist (out of 9 speakers) in Open Interpretation at Speech By the Beach
Speech and Debate Awards - 2014 Season
- 1st place Champion (out of 83 teams) in Team Policy Debate at the Heart of the Valley Tournament
- 1st place Champion (out of 15 teams) in Duo Interpretation at the Kings Speech Tournament
- 1st place Champion (out of 23 teams) in Duo Interpretation at the Senoma County Classic
- 6th place National Dramatic Interpretation Champion (out of 28 speakers) at the National Invitational Tournament of
Champions
- 4th place finalist (out of 68 speakers) in Open Interpretation at the Concordia Challenge, Concordia University
- 4th place finalist (out of 34 teams) in Duo Interpretation at the Inland Club Challenge
- 5th place finalist (out of 29 speakers) in Open Interpretation at the Senoma County Classic

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EDUCATION:
June 2014 Pioneer Family Academy High School Diploma Campbell, CA
July 2014 California Food Handlers Permit
Aug. 2014 American Writers and Artists Inc. Copywriting and Email Copy Certification
Sep. 2015-Present Ohlone College Associates Degree Fremont, CA
Jan. 2016-Present QC Career School Wedding and Event Planning Certification