Experience

Point Line Projects

• United States
• Media Production
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Marketing Coordinator

  • Aug 2020 - Present

  With the goal of helping Point Line Projects become a one-stop-shop for high quality publication and exhibition projects, Makenzie O’Connor brings her familiarity with social media & marketing; her capacity as a graphic designer; background in the arts and architecture; experience in collaborative research practices to current and future PLP client-driven projects. She will become a key partner in the upkeep and development of marketing and communications initiatives, helping to fortify and… Show more With the goal of helping Point Line Projects become a one-stop-shop for high quality publication and exhibition projects, Makenzie O’Connor brings her familiarity with social media & marketing; her capacity as a graphic designer; background in the arts and architecture; experience in collaborative research practices to current and future PLP client-driven projects. She will become a key partner in the upkeep and development of marketing and communications initiatives, helping to fortify and grow PLP’s audience and client base. Show less With the goal of helping Point Line Projects become a one-stop-shop for high quality publication and exhibition projects, Makenzie O’Connor brings her familiarity with social media & marketing; her capacity as a graphic designer; background in the arts and architecture; experience in collaborative research practices to current and future PLP client-driven projects. She will become a key partner in the upkeep and development of marketing and communications initiatives, helping to fortify and… Show more With the goal of helping Point Line Projects become a one-stop-shop for high quality publication and exhibition projects, Makenzie O’Connor brings her familiarity with social media & marketing; her capacity as a graphic designer; background in the arts and architecture; experience in collaborative research practices to current and future PLP client-driven projects. She will become a key partner in the upkeep and development of marketing and communications initiatives, helping to fortify and grow PLP’s audience and client base. Show less



Mak.O Designs

• United States
• Design Services

• Designer

  • Aug 2016 - Present

  Mak.O Designs offers multimedia creative services to small businesses, artists, and entrepreneurs. With services rooted in branding, common projects include logo design, web design, poster design, and merchandise design - but extend to projects like photography, custom illustrations, and album artwork. Makenzie uses design to pursue her passion of empowering individuals in achieving their goals and realizing their creative potentials. Local businesses and artists that I have worked with… Show more Mak.O Designs offers multimedia creative services to small businesses, artists, and entrepreneurs. With services rooted in branding, common projects include logo design, web design, poster design, and merchandise design - but extend to projects like photography, custom illustrations, and album artwork. Makenzie uses design to pursue her passion of empowering individuals in achieving their goals and realizing their creative potentials. Local businesses and artists that I have worked with include but are not limited to The University of Pittsburgh, PBGH, Commonplace Coffee, GOODlife Juices, Pittsburgh Urban Tree, Temper and Grit, PICT (Pittsburgh Irish Classic Theatre), EngineHouse, Clayton Moves, Captivert, Soldiers & Sailors, Ascend, Brittney Chantele, Avi Diamon, and Hunnycomb. Show less Mak.O Designs offers multimedia creative services to small businesses, artists, and entrepreneurs. With services rooted in branding, common projects include logo design, web design, poster design, and merchandise design - but extend to projects like photography, custom illustrations, and album artwork. Makenzie uses design to pursue her passion of empowering individuals in achieving their goals and realizing their creative potentials. Local businesses and artists that I have worked with… Show more Mak.O Designs offers multimedia creative services to small businesses, artists, and entrepreneurs. With services rooted in branding, common projects include logo design, web design, poster design, and merchandise design - but extend to projects like photography, custom illustrations, and album artwork. Makenzie uses design to pursue her passion of empowering individuals in achieving their goals and realizing their creative potentials. Local businesses and artists that I have worked with include but are not limited to The University of Pittsburgh, PBGH, Commonplace Coffee, GOODlife Juices, Pittsburgh Urban Tree, Temper and Grit, PICT (Pittsburgh Irish Classic Theatre), EngineHouse, Clayton Moves, Captivert, Soldiers & Sailors, Ascend, Brittney Chantele, Avi Diamon, and Hunnycomb. Show less



CADRE

• United States
• Design
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Design Researcher

  • Apr 2020 - Present

  I am identifying how the built environment may contribute to the collective transdisciplinary efforts of addressing shortcomings in mental health care. My current research is addressing trauma by exploring a biophilic approach to building soft architecture that provides visceral safety through perceptual emancipation. I'm asking how the built environment influences human sensory perception in an effort to better understand the relationship between self-destruction, self-expression, and the… Show more I am identifying how the built environment may contribute to the collective transdisciplinary efforts of addressing shortcomings in mental health care. My current research is addressing trauma by exploring a biophilic approach to building soft architecture that provides visceral safety through perceptual emancipation. I'm asking how the built environment influences human sensory perception in an effort to better understand the relationship between self-destruction, self-expression, and the built environment. Show less I am identifying how the built environment may contribute to the collective transdisciplinary efforts of addressing shortcomings in mental health care. My current research is addressing trauma by exploring a biophilic approach to building soft architecture that provides visceral safety through perceptual emancipation. I'm asking how the built environment influences human sensory perception in an effort to better understand the relationship between self-destruction, self-expression, and the… Show more I am identifying how the built environment may contribute to the collective transdisciplinary efforts of addressing shortcomings in mental health care. My current research is addressing trauma by exploring a biophilic approach to building soft architecture that provides visceral safety through perceptual emancipation. I'm asking how the built environment influences human sensory perception in an effort to better understand the relationship between self-destruction, self-expression, and the built environment. Show less



Impact Design Collaborative

• United States
• Architecture and Planning
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Research Director

  • Jun 2020 - Dec 2020

  We are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit design firm rethinking the responsibility of designers. Together we initiate change, discover interventions, and connect a new generation of creators. Impact Design Collaborative utilizes the capacity of design and architecture to promote a more sustainable and just society. Our mission is founded on the following three pillars: 1. Offer design and construction work to clients who cannot afford the traditional rates of design firms. 2. Produce media and… Show more We are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit design firm rethinking the responsibility of designers. Together we initiate change, discover interventions, and connect a new generation of creators. Impact Design Collaborative utilizes the capacity of design and architecture to promote a more sustainable and just society. Our mission is founded on the following three pillars: 1. Offer design and construction work to clients who cannot afford the traditional rates of design firms. 2. Produce media and research publications on social and environmental design interventions to advance the academic and industry knowledge base. 3. Unite and empower a new generation of designers using interdisciplinary thinking to improve the built environment. Show less We are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit design firm rethinking the responsibility of designers. Together we initiate change, discover interventions, and connect a new generation of creators. Impact Design Collaborative utilizes the capacity of design and architecture to promote a more sustainable and just society. Our mission is founded on the following three pillars: 1. Offer design and construction work to clients who cannot afford the traditional rates of design firms. 2. Produce media and… Show more We are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit design firm rethinking the responsibility of designers. Together we initiate change, discover interventions, and connect a new generation of creators. Impact Design Collaborative utilizes the capacity of design and architecture to promote a more sustainable and just society. Our mission is founded on the following three pillars: 1. Offer design and construction work to clients who cannot afford the traditional rates of design firms. 2. Produce media and research publications on social and environmental design interventions to advance the academic and industry knowledge base. 3. Unite and empower a new generation of designers using interdisciplinary thinking to improve the built environment. Show less



Hatch Art Studio

• Pittsburgh, PA

• Art Teacher

  • May 2017 - Aug 2019

  Taught individually as well as with a team to create a welcoming environment that seeks to inspire creative thinking, develop artistic skills, spark curiosity, and promote imagination. Lead art classes, creative workshops, camps, and open studio for toddlers to 10 year olds. Hatch is a bright, welcoming art studio that seeks to inspire creative thinking, develop artistic skills, spark curiosity, and promote an imaginative, joyful feeling through materials exploration, process art, and… Show more Taught individually as well as with a team to create a welcoming environment that seeks to inspire creative thinking, develop artistic skills, spark curiosity, and promote imagination. Lead art classes, creative workshops, camps, and open studio for toddlers to 10 year olds. Hatch is a bright, welcoming art studio that seeks to inspire creative thinking, develop artistic skills, spark curiosity, and promote an imaginative, joyful feeling through materials exploration, process art, and play! Hatch's model revolves around creating a collaborative environment where teachers are observers that build meaningful and trusting relationships and where children are encouraged to use materials in creative ways. Play is protected and children are respected as human beings - all of their feelings are valid and listened to. Teachers support children's thinking and theories to foster a safe environment and provide opportunity to be curiosity and wonder. (Information from Shannon Merenstein and Hatch, LLC) Show less Taught individually as well as with a team to create a welcoming environment that seeks to inspire creative thinking, develop artistic skills, spark curiosity, and promote imagination. Lead art classes, creative workshops, camps, and open studio for toddlers to 10 year olds. Hatch is a bright, welcoming art studio that seeks to inspire creative thinking, develop artistic skills, spark curiosity, and promote an imaginative, joyful feeling through materials exploration, process art, and… Show more Taught individually as well as with a team to create a welcoming environment that seeks to inspire creative thinking, develop artistic skills, spark curiosity, and promote imagination. Lead art classes, creative workshops, camps, and open studio for toddlers to 10 year olds. Hatch is a bright, welcoming art studio that seeks to inspire creative thinking, develop artistic skills, spark curiosity, and promote an imaginative, joyful feeling through materials exploration, process art, and play! Hatch's model revolves around creating a collaborative environment where teachers are observers that build meaningful and trusting relationships and where children are encouraged to use materials in creative ways. Play is protected and children are respected as human beings - all of their feelings are valid and listened to. Teachers support children's thinking and theories to foster a safe environment and provide opportunity to be curiosity and wonder. (Information from Shannon Merenstein and Hatch, LLC) Show less



Cheekwood

• United States
• Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Public Programs Intern

  • Aug 2016 - Mar 2017

  Filled rolls of Art Teacher, Project Coordinator, and Designer where I facilitated nature-themed art classes for toddlers and their caretakers. Additionally assisted in event planning and project development and created corresponding design materials. Cheekwood is a 55-acre botanical garden and art museum located on the historic Cheek estate. Originally built as the home of Leslie and Mabel Cheek in 1929, Cheekwood is one of the finest examples of an American Country Place Era estate… Show more Filled rolls of Art Teacher, Project Coordinator, and Designer where I facilitated nature-themed art classes for toddlers and their caretakers. Additionally assisted in event planning and project development and created corresponding design materials. Cheekwood is a 55-acre botanical garden and art museum located on the historic Cheek estate. Originally built as the home of Leslie and Mabel Cheek in 1929, Cheekwood is one of the finest examples of an American Country Place Era estate. Since being converted into a museum of art and botanical garden in 1960, Cheekwood has presented world-class art exhibitions, spectacular gardens and an historic estate unlike anything else. Each year, Cheekwood welcomes over 225,000 visitors, making it one of the city’s top cultural attractions, with approximately 14,000 member households. Visitors enjoy family activities, programming for all ages and year-round festivals celebrating the four seasons. From 150,000 blooming bulbs in the spring to one mile of holiday lights in the winter, there’s always something to see at Cheekwood. (Cheekwood Description) Show less Filled rolls of Art Teacher, Project Coordinator, and Designer where I facilitated nature-themed art classes for toddlers and their caretakers. Additionally assisted in event planning and project development and created corresponding design materials. Cheekwood is a 55-acre botanical garden and art museum located on the historic Cheek estate. Originally built as the home of Leslie and Mabel Cheek in 1929, Cheekwood is one of the finest examples of an American Country Place Era estate… Show more Filled rolls of Art Teacher, Project Coordinator, and Designer where I facilitated nature-themed art classes for toddlers and their caretakers. Additionally assisted in event planning and project development and created corresponding design materials. Cheekwood is a 55-acre botanical garden and art museum located on the historic Cheek estate. Originally built as the home of Leslie and Mabel Cheek in 1929, Cheekwood is one of the finest examples of an American Country Place Era estate. Since being converted into a museum of art and botanical garden in 1960, Cheekwood has presented world-class art exhibitions, spectacular gardens and an historic estate unlike anything else. Each year, Cheekwood welcomes over 225,000 visitors, making it one of the city’s top cultural attractions, with approximately 14,000 member households. Visitors enjoy family activities, programming for all ages and year-round festivals celebrating the four seasons. From 150,000 blooming bulbs in the spring to one mile of holiday lights in the winter, there’s always something to see at Cheekwood. (Cheekwood Description) Show less



Thomas Merton Center

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Anti-War and Environmental Justice Intern

  • Jun 2015 - Aug 2015

  Organized public events to provide information and space for discussion of local, national, and international peace and social justice issues. Shared information, collected signatures, and spoke with city council members to pass a city council resolution on drones as used for warfare. Wrote articles in monthly newspaper publication, NewPeople. Mission: The Thomas Merton Center works to build a consciousness of values and to raise the moral questions involved in the issues of war… Show more Organized public events to provide information and space for discussion of local, national, and international peace and social justice issues. Shared information, collected signatures, and spoke with city council members to pass a city council resolution on drones as used for warfare. Wrote articles in monthly newspaper publication, NewPeople. Mission: The Thomas Merton Center works to build a consciousness of values and to raise the moral questions involved in the issues of war, poverty, racism, classism, economic justice, human rights, and environmental justice. TMC engages people of diverse philosophies and faiths who find common ground in the nonviolent struggle to bring about a more peaceful and just world. Vision: The Thomas Merton Center strives to be a coalition-building organization that follows the principles of Thomas Merton and the other great architects of non-violent resistant to encourage people to learn, grow and work in the pursuit of social justice and peace and to ensure the dignity of all human beings. We strive to achieve this vision in a supportive, nurturing, and facilitating manner. (Mission/Vision from TMC) Show less Organized public events to provide information and space for discussion of local, national, and international peace and social justice issues. Shared information, collected signatures, and spoke with city council members to pass a city council resolution on drones as used for warfare. Wrote articles in monthly newspaper publication, NewPeople. Mission: The Thomas Merton Center works to build a consciousness of values and to raise the moral questions involved in the issues of war… Show more Organized public events to provide information and space for discussion of local, national, and international peace and social justice issues. Shared information, collected signatures, and spoke with city council members to pass a city council resolution on drones as used for warfare. Wrote articles in monthly newspaper publication, NewPeople. Mission: The Thomas Merton Center works to build a consciousness of values and to raise the moral questions involved in the issues of war, poverty, racism, classism, economic justice, human rights, and environmental justice. TMC engages people of diverse philosophies and faiths who find common ground in the nonviolent struggle to bring about a more peaceful and just world. Vision: The Thomas Merton Center strives to be a coalition-building organization that follows the principles of Thomas Merton and the other great architects of non-violent resistant to encourage people to learn, grow and work in the pursuit of social justice and peace and to ensure the dignity of all human beings. We strive to achieve this vision in a supportive, nurturing, and facilitating manner. (Mission/Vision from TMC) Show less



Allegheny College

• United States
• Higher Education
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Teaching Assistant

  • 2014 - 2015



Flashstarts, Inc.

• United States
• Business Consulting and Services

• Marketing Intern

  • May 2014 - Aug 2014



Consult Mango, Inc

• Content Creator

  • May 2014 - Aug 2014



Active Aging, LLC

• Davies Community Service Leader

  • Sep 2012 - May 2013

  Established in 2004, the program allows Allegheny College students to work in a meaningful way with local organizations. Civic Engagement, within the Allegheny Gateway, coordinates and supervises the student-to-agency partnerships while seeking to help local organizations expand their impact on the community. Each Davies Leader undertakes a substantive project, program, or initiative that might not otherwise be possible for his or her agency. At Active Aging, taught Healthy Steps in… Show more Established in 2004, the program allows Allegheny College students to work in a meaningful way with local organizations. Civic Engagement, within the Allegheny Gateway, coordinates and supervises the student-to-agency partnerships while seeking to help local organizations expand their impact on the community. Each Davies Leader undertakes a substantive project, program, or initiative that might not otherwise be possible for his or her agency. At Active Aging, taught Healthy Steps in Motion and exercise classes and worked alongside Active Aging director to promote and organize the Healthy Speaker Series and other events. Show less Established in 2004, the program allows Allegheny College students to work in a meaningful way with local organizations. Civic Engagement, within the Allegheny Gateway, coordinates and supervises the student-to-agency partnerships while seeking to help local organizations expand their impact on the community. Each Davies Leader undertakes a substantive project, program, or initiative that might not otherwise be possible for his or her agency. At Active Aging, taught Healthy Steps in… Show more Established in 2004, the program allows Allegheny College students to work in a meaningful way with local organizations. Civic Engagement, within the Allegheny Gateway, coordinates and supervises the student-to-agency partnerships while seeking to help local organizations expand their impact on the community. Each Davies Leader undertakes a substantive project, program, or initiative that might not otherwise be possible for his or her agency. At Active Aging, taught Healthy Steps in Motion and exercise classes and worked alongside Active Aging director to promote and organize the Healthy Speaker Series and other events. Show less



The Kahkwa Club

• Erie, Pennsylvania Area

• Caddie

  • Jan 2007 - 2013



International Medical Relief

• Peru

• Volunteer

  • Jun 2012 - Jul 2012



International Medical Relief

• Kenya

• Volunteer

  • Jun 2011 - Jul 2011