Makaela Lipke
            753 NW Allen Ct., McMinnville OR 97128 • 971-237-2998 • mlipke1@ uoregon.edu

EDUCATION
    Bachelor of Arts, Expected June 2011 GPA: 3.43
    Lundquist College of Business Honors Program, University of Oregon, Eugene, OR
    Dean’s Scholarship 2007-present, Dean’s List Fall 2008

EXPERIENCE
     Leadership and Communications, UO Eugene, OR September 2009-December 2009
        • Planned and organized a PR event for a local electric car company which was covered by a local
           news station and drew hundreds of spectators
        • Created and edited a business proposal for grant money for a small business
        • Designed a business proposal presentation that I presented to the small business and the grantor

       Management Intern & Sales Associate, Sherwin-Williams Paints, Tualatin/Springfield, OR June
       2009-present
           • Served customers by completing orders and addressing questions or concerns
           • Gained knowledge of the company and their mission which I used to assist patrons and fellow
              employees
           • Earned the trust and recognition of management and due to my diligence, I was asked to
              perform advanced tasks

       Branch Manager, Student Works Painting, McMinnville, OR February 2008-September 2008
          • Successfully operated house painting business over a seven month period with net sales of
             $37,000
          • Supervised and coordinated painting crews at multiple sites
          • Recruited, interviewed and hired all painting staff

       Clerk, Farmer John’s Produce & Nursery, McMinnville, OR June 2007-September 2007
          • Created promotional displays for seasonal products to enhance awareness with customers
          • Coordinated and communicated with fellow employees in a fast-paced environment to deliver
              superior products and services
          • Consistently earned compliments for organization, cooperation and follow-through from
              customers and co-workers

ACTIVITIES
     VP of Communications, Women in Business Club, LCB June 2009-June 2010
        • Designed term newsletter that is distributed to professional contacts and sponsors
        • Headed the Night of Logistics Committee for the 5th Annual Gala, a networking event for our
            members
        • Updated and maintained the club website using Adobe Dreamweaver
     Director of Communications, Council for Inter-Club Coordination, LCB June 2009-June 2010
        • Maintained contact with all members and provided updates on events
        • Analyzed budgets for all LCB clubs who sought funding
        • Researched opportunities for clubs to target new members and get exposure

Makaela Lipke Resume

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    Makaela Lipke 753 NW Allen Ct., McMinnville OR 97128 • 971-237-2998 • mlipke1@ uoregon.edu EDUCATION Bachelor of Arts, Expected June 2011 GPA: 3.43 Lundquist College of Business Honors Program, University of Oregon, Eugene, OR Dean’s Scholarship 2007-present, Dean’s List Fall 2008 EXPERIENCE Leadership and Communications, UO Eugene, OR September 2009-December 2009 • Planned and organized a PR event for a local electric car company which was covered by a local news station and drew hundreds of spectators • Created and edited a business proposal for grant money for a small business • Designed a business proposal presentation that I presented to the small business and the grantor Management Intern & Sales Associate, Sherwin-Williams Paints, Tualatin/Springfield, OR June 2009-present • Served customers by completing orders and addressing questions or concerns • Gained knowledge of the company and their mission which I used to assist patrons and fellow employees • Earned the trust and recognition of management and due to my diligence, I was asked to perform advanced tasks Branch Manager, Student Works Painting, McMinnville, OR February 2008-September 2008 • Successfully operated house painting business over a seven month period with net sales of $37,000 • Supervised and coordinated painting crews at multiple sites • Recruited, interviewed and hired all painting staff Clerk, Farmer John’s Produce & Nursery, McMinnville, OR June 2007-September 2007 • Created promotional displays for seasonal products to enhance awareness with customers • Coordinated and communicated with fellow employees in a fast-paced environment to deliver superior products and services • Consistently earned compliments for organization, cooperation and follow-through from customers and co-workers ACTIVITIES VP of Communications, Women in Business Club, LCB June 2009-June 2010 • Designed term newsletter that is distributed to professional contacts and sponsors • Headed the Night of Logistics Committee for the 5th Annual Gala, a networking event for our members • Updated and maintained the club website using Adobe Dreamweaver Director of Communications, Council for Inter-Club Coordination, LCB June 2009-June 2010 • Maintained contact with all members and provided updates on events • Analyzed budgets for all LCB clubs who sought funding • Researched opportunities for clubs to target new members and get exposure