Marika McHenry
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Network Communications Specialist/Educator/Administrative Assistant
Summary of Skills:
Bilingual
Flexible & Adaptable
Technical Inventory & Supply Chain Management
Analytical, Critical Thinker
Relational, Loves Community
Servant Leader
Customer Service
Professional Experience:
The Morgan, Austin, TX Leasing Professional
2023- Present
Responsible for providing excellent customer service in searching for the right home for prospects.
Making at least 20 lead calls daily and following up with emails for new leads.
Keeping proper inventory of office and new move in supplies.
414 Missions (501c-3), Iquitos, Peru Network Communications Specialist
June 2019- January 2023
Bilingual translator for medical, construction, church and school groups for international missionary projects in Malawi, Mozambique, Guatemala and Peru.
Coordinated and managed logistics for international trips, events and projects, which entailed booking all flights, hotel reservations, boat trips, excursions, meals and coordinated with local vendors in various countries.
Taught sustainable living by using natural resources of the land.
Glen Meadows Church, San Angelo, TX Administrative Assistant/Event Planner
March 2022- September 2022
Coordinated and planned all events in the youth department.
Executive Assistant for three lead pastors; managed all schedules for meetings, trips, conferences and events.
Managed the budgets for the pastors, youth ministry, and youth missions.
Hosted youth camps for over 200 students.
Facilities Director for the church’s 16,000 sq. ft. camp lodging facility.
Rawkstar Café, Ada, Oklahoma CEO/Operator
May 2016- March 2022
Owned and operated a Vegan cafe specializing in farm to table food services in order to provide sustainable and organically grown food in the Ada community.
Operated a farmer’s market vendor booth and taught regular nutrition and meal prep classes.
Cultivated produce and medicinal herbs harvested in three donated farming spaces.
Provided private chef and meal prepping services.
Care.com, Monroe, Louisiana Fulltime Caregiver
January 2012 – February 2014
Coordinated all medical appointments for two female patients.
Administered all medications.
Drove patients to medical appointments and sometimes emergencies.
Bathed patients and prepped all meals.
Provided extreme comfort and care for both patients and families involved.
Universidad de Alas, Guatemala, C.A. ESL Teacher/Interim Colegio Director/Admin. Asst.
January 2010- December 2011
Taught English as a secondary language and Sociology.
Developed a new curriculum for Integrated Wellness.
Led the Horticulture Department which developed and launched a new gardening business. This was a student-led operation which provided entrepreneurial opportunities for students to grow produce and sell at the local farmer’s markets.
EDUCATION:
Language Studies, Universidad de las Alas, Quiché, Guatemala 2010-2011
Associate, Business Administration,
University of Southwestern Louisiana, Lafayette, Louisiana 2000
AVEDA Institute of Technology, Lafayette, Louisiana
Licensed Cosmetologist 1998
Bumble & Bumble University- New York- 2000