Mackenzie Luff
Brown's Arm,NL
Summary
Highly motivated and meticulous individual with a desire to take on new challenges and expand current skillset. Offering excellent presentation, research and communication skills. Tackles challenges with positivity and drive to overcome. Works great alone or with others and consistently exceeds expectations.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Undergraduate Student Recruitment Officer
Marine Institute
St. John's, NL
05.2022 - Current
- Organized and attended recruiting events such as career fairs and college visits.
- Responded promptly to inquiries from potential students regarding program information and application processes via email or phone.
- Served as Academic Advisor for undergraduate students each year.
- Answered inquiries for students regarding financial aid and student account issues.
- Developed and maintained relationships with high schools, community-based organizations, and other institutions to identify potential student recruits.
- Set up meet and greet events to attract interested individuals in person.
- Organized and lead tours for prospective students, alumni, industry, and school groups.
- Developed and implemented recruiting strategies to meet current enrollment standards.
- Created marketing materials such as brochures, flyers, newsletters, web content., to advertise university programs.
- Developed recruitment reports outlining recruitment outreach information.
- Prepared presentations on the educational opportunities available at the university, including course offerings and degree programs.
- Worked with Student Liaison Officer to organize and facilitate first year student orientation.
- Promoted, organized and facilitated youth engagement opportunities.
OAM Client Outreach Coordinator
OceansAdvance Inc.
St. John's, NL
02.2022 - 04.2022
- Created and delivered presentations to inform key individuals of the Ocean Asset Map 2.0 project.
- Presented clients with information and assistance in claiming their company listing on the Ocean Asset Map.
- Achieved the highest number of claimed listings of the entire team
- Maintained outreach contacts in organization's database to track progress toward base building goals.
- Established and executed OAM outreach strategy for growth initiatives in collaboration with supervisors.
Sales Associate
TJX Companies
St. John's, NL
04.2021 - 07.2021
- Operated cash register, collected payments, and provided accurate change.
- Communicated effectively with customers to maintain customer satisfaction and loyalty.
- Built trusting relationships with customers by making personal connections.
- Answered customer questions and responded quickly to problems and complaints.
- Helped customers find specific products, answered questions and offered product advice.
NCJCR Summer, Virtual Campaign Plan Team Leader
Cadets Canada
Brown's Arm, NL
06.2020 - 08.2020
- Assigned projects and distributed tasks to team members as per area of expertise.
- Monitored team progress and enforced deadlines.
- Reviewed staff work and gave comprehensive and constructive feedback.
- Helped team members review and understand previous lessons to make connection with new lesson.
- Utilized positive reinforcement techniques to encourage and motivate team members.
HMDC Spill Response Data Entry Student
Edgewise Environmental Ltd.
St. John's, NL
07.2019 - 08.2019
- Input seabird observation information into spreadsheets and Eastern Canada Seabirds at Sea (ECSAS) database to provide observers with quick access to essential data.
- Verified electronic data against hard copies to support quality control efforts.
- Learned ECSAS database processes and procedures to maximize contributions and productivity.
- Understood and followed oral and written directions.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish company goals.
Area Plan Coordinator
Eastern Canada Response Corporation
Mount Pearl, NL
06.2019 - 08.2019
- Updated essential oil spill preparation information in database.
- Participated in weekly staff meetings and team building events.
- Assisted with clerical duties such as making copies and filing documents.
- Understood and followed oral and written directions.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish company goals.
- Assisted with the development of strategies to improve operational procedures and reduce costs.
- Maintained an organized workspace while managing multiple tasks simultaneously.
Education
Master of Marine Studies - Marine Spatial Planning And Management
Memorial University of Newfoundland
St John’s, NL01-2028
Bachelor of Technology - Engineering Technology and Applied Science
Memorial University of Newfoundland
St. John's, NL02.2022
Diploma of Technology - Marine Environmental Technology
Marine Institute
St. John's, NL06.2020
Skills
- Project Management
- Written and Verbal Communication
- Research and analysis
- Project Planning
- Report Preparation
- Detail-Oriented
- Organizational Skills
- Data Entry
- Attention to Detail
- Friendly, Positive Attitude
- Leadership
- Time Management
- Recruitment
- Creative Thinking
- Adaptable
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Community Outreach and Engagement
Volunteering
- Avalon Area Cadet Drill Competition Organizer (2024)
- Master Mariners of Canada Nautical Skills Competition (2024)
- St. John's Lions Club 75th Charter Gala (2023)
- Marine Institute Model Boat Race (2023)
- Marine Institute Social Club - Public Relations and Media Officer (2023 - Current)
- Marine Institute Junior Mariners Summer Camp - Chief of Operations (2023)
- World Oceans Day (2023)
- Master Mariners of Canada Nautical Skills Competition (2023)
- 510 St. John's Lions Air Cadets - Training Assistant and Social Media Officer (2022 - Current)
- MI Family and Friends Fun Day (2022)
- World Oceans Day (2018)
Certification
- Standard First Aid (CPR), Canadian Red Cross - 2023
- Mental Health First Aid, Mental Health Commission of Canada - 2022
- Positive Youth Development and Program Outreach, Cadets Canada - 2020
- Workplace Hazardous Information Systems (WHMIS), Marine Institute - 2018
- Transportation of Dangerous Goods, Marine Institute - 2018
- Confined Space Awareness, Marine Institute - 2018
- MED DVS, Transport Canada - 2018
- Basic Oil Spill Responder, Transport Canada - 2018
- Small Vessel Operators Proficiency, Transport Canada - 2018
- H2S Alive, Puglisevich - 2018
- Electrical Safety, Newfoundland Light and Power - 2016
- Class five Drivers License, Newfoundland and Labrador - 2016
- Canadian Firearms Safety (CFSC) - 2015
- Hunter Education - 2015
Presentations and Conferences
- Fish Canada Work Boat Canada – 2024
- Canadian Women in Ocean Leadership Conference – 2023
- Aquaculture Canada and WAS North America Conference – 2022
- Newfoundland and Labrador Aquaculture Industry Association (NAIA) Aquaculture Career Fair & Business Partnership Opportunities Session - 2022
- World Water Day – 2019
Accomplishments
- Macfie Shield Award for Outstanding Contributions - 2023
- Atlantic Office Products Association Bursary - 2020
- Dr. Laura C Halfyard Scholarship for Women - 2017
- Marine Institute Entrance Scholarship - 2017
Research
- Research using Green Crab Chitosan as a Replacement for Polyethylene Linings in Paper Cups - 2020
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Undergraduate Student Recruitment Officer
Marine Institute
05.2022 - Current
OAM Client Outreach Coordinator
OceansAdvance Inc.
02.2022 - 04.2022
Sales Associate
TJX Companies
04.2021 - 07.2021
NCJCR Summer, Virtual Campaign Plan Team Leader
Cadets Canada
06.2020 - 08.2020
HMDC Spill Response Data Entry Student
Edgewise Environmental Ltd.
07.2019 - 08.2019
Area Plan Coordinator
Eastern Canada Response Corporation
06.2019 - 08.2019
Master of Marine Studies - Marine Spatial Planning And Management
Memorial University of Newfoundland
Bachelor of Technology - Engineering Technology and Applied Science
Memorial University of Newfoundland
Diploma of Technology - Marine Environmental Technology
Marine Institute
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