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Megan Okada

T: 949.842.8929

E: megan.e.okada@biola.edu

 

EXPERIENCE:

 

SERVER

King’s Seafood Company ― August 2010-present

Duties:

• Prepared and organized buffet tables for events of 2000+ guests

• Plated and served gourmet dishes

• Interacted with attendees to answer questions and meet various needs

• Managed other employees and delegated tasks

• Maintained a neat and hygienic environment

Boss: Sean Stephenson 714.651.8152

 

CHILD CARE ADMINISTRATOR

Compass Bible Church, Aliso Viejo, CA ― January 2011-June 2014

Duties:

• Developed learning activities for children

• Managed a classroom of individuals varying in age from infant-teen, in groups up to 20

• Prepared a weekly lesson and craft for the children

• Maintained a neat and hygienic environment

• Created trustworthy relationships with the children and their parents

Boss: Diana Matthews 949.295.3226

 

HIGH SCHOOL SMALL GROUP LEADER

Compass Bible Church, Aliso Viejo, CA― May 2012-June 2014

Duties:

• Led a weekly small group discussion based off the weekend’s sermon

• Cultivated strong trust-filled relationships with young men and women

• Organized, prepared for, and executed plans for girl’s events, all-church events, and summer camps

• Prepared for and spoke at events of 20+ young women on relevant and biblical topics

• Executed necessary disciplinary measures to ensure peace and unity within the church

Boss: Bobby and Christa Blakey 714.895.0034

 

SALES ASSOCIATE

LOFT, Tustin, CA― January 2015-August 2015

Duties:  

• Clean, stock, and prepare store for opening

• Style and assist clientele

• Manage wrapdesk and interface with clientele completing their purchases or making returns

• Responsible for inventory checks, restocking, and matching quotas put forth by the management

Boss: Heidi Matta 714.368.0771

 

RESIDENT ADVISOR

Biola University, La Mirada, CA― February 2015-May 2016

Duties:  

• Plan, prepare for, and execute one educational, one multicultural, and one various event, each semester, as well as a weekly gathering to develop community

• Work alongside one other woman to manage and care for the hall of 50+ young women

Boss: Tiffany Tomlinson 818.601.4094

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UNDERGRADUATE INTERN

Spiritual Development, Biola University, La Mirada, CA― August 2016-December 2016

Duties:  

• Assist in maintaining databases, office procedures, filing system, and other administrative/clerical support as needed.  

• Serve as a courteous and knowledgeable receptionist to represent the area of Spiritual Development.

• Serve and assist students with the necessary resources and information related to departmental needs.

• Aid in the creation and enhancement of relevant communications and marketing materials for related to Spiritual Formation/Student Ministries (including but not limited to a leadership training manual, department website, social media outlets, and flyers/publicity).

Boss: Chad Miller  562.903.4754

 

EDUCATION:

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Azusa Pacific University, Azusa, CA

• Master's Degree, 2018 (in progress)

• Master of Science in Child Life

• Class Level: First year

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Biola University, La Mirada, CA

• Bachelor’s Degree, 2016 (in progress)

• Class Level: Fourth year

• Completed 148 units towards Bachelor’s Degree

• GPA: 3.48

 

Saddleback Community College, Mission Viejo, CA

• Associate’s Degree, 2014

• Class Level: Second Year

• Completed 60 units towards Associates Degree

• GPA: 3.34

• Dean’s List 2 of 5 past semesters

 

Agape Christian Academy, Mission Viejo, CA

• Graduated with a 4.25 GPA in June 2012

• Received Christian Leadership and Christian Service Awards from ACSI for the 2010-11 and 2011-12 years

• Organized, hosted, and spoke at Bible studies for the 2010-11 year

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SKILLS:

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Good people skills. Value communication. Organized, timely, and capable of multitasking in an efficient manner. Hard worker and prepared to take responsibility for mistakes. Not hindered by difficult and stressful situations. Microsoft Word and Excel competent. Passionate for ministering to women of all stages in life and eager to take on challenging roles to be stretched and strengthened.

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REFERENCES:

 

Sean Stephenson

Phone: 714.651.8152

Work: King’s Seafood Company

Title: Regional Service and Catering Manager

 

Michael Pierce

Email: michael.pierce@biola.edu

Work: Biola University

Title: Vice President, Business and Financial Affairs

 

Diana Matthews

Phone: 949.295.3226

Work: Compass Bible Church

Title: Children’s Ministry Weekday Coordinator