mckenzie's resume may 2015
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Mckenzie Wirtz220 East Lane Avenue, 2E
Columbus, OH 43201
(330)727-3304
Experienced leader with strong skills in conflict management, team building, problem solving, strategic
planning, organization, and creativity.Experience
Co-President, Nourish International Ohio State Chapter, Columbus, OH, 2013- present
Previous position, Ventures Director, 2013
Monitor and manage chapter activities. Execute weekly meetings. Facilitate communication among members and
outside parties. Secure funding sources. While leading the OSU chapter, our chapters yearly profits tripled, our
membership has doubled, and the overall organization of our chapter has improved. Our chapter has been
awarded the Project Excellence Award in 2013, the Chapter of the Year Award in 2014, and Venture Fund Seed
Capital in 2013 and 2014.
Skills Learned: co-leading, problem solving, conflict management, organization, strategic planning, goal setting,
communication, social entrepreneurship, fundraising, team building, public speaking, delegating, timemanagement, multi-tasking, cultivating relationships with local business, creativity
Social Service Intern, Faith Mission Homeless Shelter, Columbus, OH, 2014- present
Assist homeless clients in creating a goal plan and achieving goals by connecting clients to community resources
and services, utilizing strengths based interviewing techniques, and de-escalating crisis situations. Acts as the
team lead for the HIV/ AIDS awareness committee which provides education as well as material prevention
products such as condoms to shelter residents for free. Advocates for the needs of the homeless population and
service providers by representing Faith Mission at Columbus Coalition for the Homeless meetings.
Skills Learned: professional communication, attentive listening, professional documentation, motivational
interviewing, empathy, Non-Violent Crisis Intervention, cultural competency with the homeless population, goal
setting
Grant Writing Intern, Childrens Hunger Alliance, Columbus, OH, January 2015- April 2015
Research grant and funding opportunities relevant to the organizations mission. Write letter of intent to initiate
contact with potential funders. Write professional cover letters and thank you letters to current supporters of the
organization. Learn about and assists in professional grant writing.
Skills Learned: Letter writing, researching, grant writing, professional communication
International Project Intern, Triple Salto, Quito, Ecuador, 2014
Built greenhouses to combat malnourishment and generate an income for those living in poverty in Quito,
Ecuador. Executed project alongside Triple Salto and community members.
Skills Learned: Working with a team, Spanish language skills, non-verbal communication, construction, culturaldiversity
International Project Intern, The Cameroon Association of Active Youth, Oku, Cameroon, 2013
Implemented a womens empowerment project abroad with The Cameroon Association of Active Y outh. Secured
and transported donations of feminine hygiene products, seeds, and sports equipment from the United States to
Cameroon. Planted community demonstration gardens with donated hybrid seeds. Planted a tree nursery with
5,000 trees. Taught courses on violence against women, menstruation, climate change, and group dynamics.
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Implemented a sports activity program. Conducted research on the needs of schools in Oku, Cameroon.
Compiled research data into a report.
Skills Learned: Working with a team, cultural diversity, public speaking, conflict management, non-verbal
communication, motivation, creativity, interviewing, data collecting, Microsoft Excel
Camp Instructor,Champion Cheer Central Inc., Albion, PA, 2011-2013
Motivated and taught youth the basics of stunting and tumbling at camps in the Northeast region of the United
States. Cultivated relationships with parents, coaches, and school administrators. Conducted sales transactions of
camp merchandise and materials. Choreographed routines. Skills Learned: Creativity, patience, motivation, team building, conflict management, time management,
marketing and sales, safety
Leader, Buck-I-SERV, Columbus, OH, winter 2013
Organized trip logistics to work with Maryland Food Bankin Baltimore, Maryland. Facilitated communication
between Maryland Food Bank, the Ohio State University, and Buck-I-SERV participants. Facilitated group
reflection during the service project. Lead and organized group activities.
Skills Learned: Organization, working with a group, conflict management, problem solving, communication
Employment
The OSU Faculty Club; September 2013- Current, Columbus, OH
Champion Cheer Central Inc.; June 2011- August 2013, Albion, PA
Ohio Health Chiller North; September 2012- June 2013, Lewis Center, OH
Stunt Tumble Cheer Academy; September 2008- August 2011, Boardman, OH
Education
The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH
B.A. in Social Work, Minor in Nonprofit Management
GPA 3.82, May 2015
Professional Trainings
Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Training
Faith Mission Diversity Training
CPR Certification
Disparities & Cultural Competency Advisory Committee: Somali Community Learning Series
Faith Mission Trauma Informed Care
Southeast Inc.: Behavioral Management Solutions in Housing Programs for Homeless Persons
Honors and Activities
Activities Awards
ODI Mentor Program
National Association of Social Workers
Member
Residence Hall Community Council
Representative 2011-2012
Habitat for Humanity, Birmingham,
Alabama, Winter 2012
Nourish International Bridge Scholarship 2014
ODI Bridge Scholarship 2011
War Orphans Scholarship 2011
Austintown Junior Womens League Scholarship 2011
Deans List 2011-Present