Makenna Thomas
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Grace Depmore, SHRM- CP
I had the privilege of working closely with Makenna during her summer internship at Epicor. Makenna consistently displayed a remarkable level of professionalism throughout her time with us. Her dedication to her responsibilities, punctuality, and attention to detail truly set her apart. Her ability to balance her eagerness to learn with her exceptional work ethic was truly impressive. She was a great addition to our intern cohort. One of the great qualities that stood out most for Makenna was her creativity. She approached every task with a fresh perspective, offering innovative solutions that brought a new dimension to Epicor. Her creative thinking injected new life into our team discussions and work. Beyond her individual attributes, Makenna was an absolute pleasure to collaborate with. Her open-mindedness and willingness to actively engage with the team made her an invaluable asset. It's clear that Makenna has a bright future ahead. Her professionalism, creativity, and collaborative spirit make her an exceptional talent. I have no doubt that she will continue to excel and contribute positively wherever she goes.
Alexis Rudi
I had the pleasure of working with Makenna when she was the Automotive Field Marketing Intern at Epicor, and I can attest to her creativity and strategic thinking. She was able to work well with cross-functional teams, ensuring seamless execution of all marketing and event planning initiatives. Makenna is an excellent communicator, with strong interpersonal skills that enables her to build strong relationships with her team and stakeholders. Her problem-solving abilities and sound decision-making skills made her a great asset to our team. I highly recommend Makenna for any marketing, event planning, or communication roles.
Grace Depmore, SHRM- CP
I had the privilege of working closely with Makenna during her summer internship at Epicor. Makenna consistently displayed a remarkable level of professionalism throughout her time with us. Her dedication to her responsibilities, punctuality, and attention to detail truly set her apart. Her ability to balance her eagerness to learn with her exceptional work ethic was truly impressive. She was a great addition to our intern cohort. One of the great qualities that stood out most for Makenna was her creativity. She approached every task with a fresh perspective, offering innovative solutions that brought a new dimension to Epicor. Her creative thinking injected new life into our team discussions and work. Beyond her individual attributes, Makenna was an absolute pleasure to collaborate with. Her open-mindedness and willingness to actively engage with the team made her an invaluable asset. It's clear that Makenna has a bright future ahead. Her professionalism, creativity, and collaborative spirit make her an exceptional talent. I have no doubt that she will continue to excel and contribute positively wherever she goes.
Alexis Rudi
I had the pleasure of working with Makenna when she was the Automotive Field Marketing Intern at Epicor, and I can attest to her creativity and strategic thinking. She was able to work well with cross-functional teams, ensuring seamless execution of all marketing and event planning initiatives. Makenna is an excellent communicator, with strong interpersonal skills that enables her to build strong relationships with her team and stakeholders. Her problem-solving abilities and sound decision-making skills made her a great asset to our team. I highly recommend Makenna for any marketing, event planning, or communication roles.
Grace Depmore, SHRM- CP
I had the privilege of working closely with Makenna during her summer internship at Epicor. Makenna consistently displayed a remarkable level of professionalism throughout her time with us. Her dedication to her responsibilities, punctuality, and attention to detail truly set her apart. Her ability to balance her eagerness to learn with her exceptional work ethic was truly impressive. She was a great addition to our intern cohort. One of the great qualities that stood out most for Makenna was her creativity. She approached every task with a fresh perspective, offering innovative solutions that brought a new dimension to Epicor. Her creative thinking injected new life into our team discussions and work. Beyond her individual attributes, Makenna was an absolute pleasure to collaborate with. Her open-mindedness and willingness to actively engage with the team made her an invaluable asset. It's clear that Makenna has a bright future ahead. Her professionalism, creativity, and collaborative spirit make her an exceptional talent. I have no doubt that she will continue to excel and contribute positively wherever she goes.
Alexis Rudi
I had the pleasure of working with Makenna when she was the Automotive Field Marketing Intern at Epicor, and I can attest to her creativity and strategic thinking. She was able to work well with cross-functional teams, ensuring seamless execution of all marketing and event planning initiatives. Makenna is an excellent communicator, with strong interpersonal skills that enables her to build strong relationships with her team and stakeholders. Her problem-solving abilities and sound decision-making skills made her a great asset to our team. I highly recommend Makenna for any marketing, event planning, or communication roles.
Grace Depmore, SHRM- CP
I had the privilege of working closely with Makenna during her summer internship at Epicor. Makenna consistently displayed a remarkable level of professionalism throughout her time with us. Her dedication to her responsibilities, punctuality, and attention to detail truly set her apart. Her ability to balance her eagerness to learn with her exceptional work ethic was truly impressive. She was a great addition to our intern cohort. One of the great qualities that stood out most for Makenna was her creativity. She approached every task with a fresh perspective, offering innovative solutions that brought a new dimension to Epicor. Her creative thinking injected new life into our team discussions and work. Beyond her individual attributes, Makenna was an absolute pleasure to collaborate with. Her open-mindedness and willingness to actively engage with the team made her an invaluable asset. It's clear that Makenna has a bright future ahead. Her professionalism, creativity, and collaborative spirit make her an exceptional talent. I have no doubt that she will continue to excel and contribute positively wherever she goes.
Alexis Rudi
I had the pleasure of working with Makenna when she was the Automotive Field Marketing Intern at Epicor, and I can attest to her creativity and strategic thinking. She was able to work well with cross-functional teams, ensuring seamless execution of all marketing and event planning initiatives. Makenna is an excellent communicator, with strong interpersonal skills that enables her to build strong relationships with her team and stakeholders. Her problem-solving abilities and sound decision-making skills made her a great asset to our team. I highly recommend Makenna for any marketing, event planning, or communication roles.
Experience
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Backyard Ventures
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United States
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Online Audio and Video Media
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1 - 100 Employee
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Marketing And Public Relations Intern
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Aug 2023 - Present
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Epicor
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United States
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Software Development
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700 & Above Employee
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Automotive Field Marketing - Demand Generation Intern
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May 2023 - Aug 2023
- Drive campaign strategy and manage pipeline support programs focused on conceiving an executing targeted program to drive sales - Designs and implements demand generation programs, tools, and guidelines to be used by the sales team - Manage the planning, execution, and post-event strategy for 35+ Industry events - Drive campaign strategy and manage pipeline support programs focused on conceiving an executing targeted program to drive sales - Designs and implements demand generation programs, tools, and guidelines to be used by the sales team - Manage the planning, execution, and post-event strategy for 35+ Industry events
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LV Collective
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United States
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Real Estate
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1 - 100 Employee
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Student Brand Ambassador
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May 2022 - Jan 2023
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Austin Country Club
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Hospitality
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1 - 100 Employee
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Server
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May 2022 - Nov 2022
- Collaborated with my team in order to establish and maintain clientele and hit sales goals - Applied customer service and networking skills to ensure all guests received prompt service - Collaborated with my team in order to establish and maintain clientele and hit sales goals - Applied customer service and networking skills to ensure all guests received prompt service
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City of Jersey Village
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United States
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Government Administration
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1 - 100 Employee
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Pool Manager
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May 2020 - Aug 2021
- Trained a group of 17 individuals on aquatic safety and guidelines to prepare for emergency situations- Managed over 200 residents on a daily basis in order to ensure their safety and comfortability- Implemented new guidelines during the onset of COVID-19 to put the health of the residents first
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Parks and Recreation Team
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May 2018 - Aug 2021
Planned and hosted events for the community such as Farmer's Markets, movies in the park, holiday events etc.
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Lifeguard
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May 2018 - Aug 2019
Managed a safe and secure pool by enforcing rules and policies
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Ellis Education Services
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Houston, Texas, United States
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Swimming Instructor
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May 2019 - Aug 2021
Summer position for aiding children in improving swim skills. CPR certified. Gave guidance and advice for individual swim lessons from ages 6 months to 16 years of age. Summer position for aiding children in improving swim skills. CPR certified. Gave guidance and advice for individual swim lessons from ages 6 months to 16 years of age.
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Education
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2020 - 2024
The University of Texas at Austin
Bachelor's degree, Advertising
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