Makala Franklin
Communications Specialist | Event Planning | Social Media Strategist
​I am looking to change career paths and I have taken the first steps to complete this objective. As a graduate of Full Sail University, I have gained the skills necessary to become a skilled communicator in the entertainment and media industry. Through the completion of my degree I have learned how to be a skilled verbal communicator, and how to communicate through design, audio, video, and the web (this is the media aspect of my degree).
Wal-Mart Deli Associate
Apr. 2015 - present
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Prepare deli items
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Unload deli items and transfer them to stock and storage areas
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Maintain curteous and friendly attitude towards customers
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Greet all visitors and customers in professional manner
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Slice, cut, weigh, and price stock in considerate manner
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Upheld shelves and maintained cases filled at all times
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Operate cash register
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Control freshness of items by rotating and coding all products and removing out-of-code items
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Clean and sanitize entire work area
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Answer phone and take orders for particular requested items
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Abide by all business policies stated in handbook
Sonic Drive-In Crew Member
​Jan. 2015 - Apr. 2015
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Ensures that temperature, packaging, appearance, presentation, and service of all menu items meet operational standards.
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Carries and balances a tray weighing up to 25 pounds.
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Greets all guests in a polite and friendly manner with a smile.
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Delivers and serves quality food and beverages to guests at each delivery point (cars parked in stalls and patio) in a timely manner.
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Displays the importance of placing guests’ needs first on a consistent basis.
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Responds to guests requests in a respectful manner. Promptly reports complaints to a member of the drive-in management team.
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Makes accurate change quickly and efficiently.
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Clears trays and trash from guests’ cars, patio, Drive-Thru parking lot and property.
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Performs other job related duties as assigned or required including, but not limited to, preparing drinks, ice cream menu items or taking guests orders when necessary.
Fayette Medical Center-Long Term Care
Certified Nursing Assistant
Oct. 2010 - March 2011
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Provides patients' personal hygiene by giving bedpans, urinals, baths, backrubs, shampoos, and shaves; assisting with travel to the bathroom; helping with showers and baths.
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Provides for activities of daily living by assisting with serving meals, feeding patients as necessary; ambulating, turning, and positioning patients; providing fresh water and nourishment between meals.
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Provides adjunct care by administering enemas, douches, nonsterile dressings, surgical preps, ice packs, heat treatments, sitz and therapeutic baths; applying restraints.
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Maintains patient stability by checking vital signs and weight; testing urine; recording intake and output information.
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Provides patient comfort by utilizing resources and materials; transporting patients; answering patients' call lights and requests; reporting observations of the patient to nursing supervisor.
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Documents actions by completing forms, reports, logs, and records.
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Maintains work operations by following policies and procedures.
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Protects organization's value by keeping patient information confidential.
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Serves and protects the hospital community by adhering to professional standards, hospital policies and procedures, federal, state, and local requirements, and jcaho standards.
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Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; participating in professional organizations; maintaining licensure.
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Enhances nursing department and hospital reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
Full Sail University. Bachelor of Science Degree in Media Communications.
​2011 - 2015
As I have worked to earn this degree, I have completed many freelance projects along with projects that coincide with the completion of my coursework. Here are a few examples of projects I have completed and the duties that were included:
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Web Content Development -
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Formally interview clients to understand their needs on the web.
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Maintain customer satisfaction by utilizing Wix and Weebly.
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After completing project follow-up was done with client to ensure satisfaction.
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Photography
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Develop plans and strategy to give the client the outcome they hope for.
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Execute the planned photography session.
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Edit photos and present them to client to ensure they are satisfied.
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Event Planning
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Interview client to discover what they are looking to accomplish with their planned event.
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Plan and manage all aspects of events including decorations, party favors, venue, catering, and invites.
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I also provide photography services the day of the event.
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Experience​
Education
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Skills
-Adobe Suite of Programs
-Microsoft Office
-Skilled in the use of Mac and Windows
-iMovie
-Final Cut Pro
-Event Management
-Project Management
-Web Content Development
-Digital Photography
-DSLR
-Videography