McKenna Downing

Lawrence, KS

m787d112@ku.edu

EDUCATION
The University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS
Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies, Expected 2016
Minor in Applied Behavioral Science

RELEVANT COURSES
Persuasive Speaking
Interpersonal Communication
Building Healthier Communities

Problem Solving in Teams and Groups

Intercultural Communication
Speaker-Audience Communication

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Mutual Funds Representative
September 2014 Present
Boston Financial Data Services Lawrence, KS
- Purchased quantities of money ranging from $10 to $20,000 into the asked for accounts: mutual
funds or 529s
- Quality checked and passed purchases making sure money was purchased into the correct account
for the appropriate client
Sales Associate
September 2013 Present
Bath and Body Works Lawrence, KS
- Helped customers with locating specific items in the store and ensured that each customer
received outstanding service by the stores standards
- Supported the other sales associates in the store with various tasks
- Maintained awareness of all promotions and advertisements
- Executed the daily operational, goals and priorities assigned by the management and upheld
merchandising and store cleanliness standards
- Participated in the processing of new shipments and helped keep the receiving and back stock
areas clean
Office Assistant
June 2010 November 2012
Allied Environmental Consultant (AEC) Wichita, KS
- Assisted office in going paperless by prepping old file boxes and scanning them into the
computer software
- Checked all the files on the computer to ensure nothing went wrong during the scanning process
CAMPUS AND COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
Students Together Against Cancer (STAC)
The University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS
Relay for Life

September 2013 Present

Annual 2012-2014