Honor Society® member
Kendra McKay
writing consultant/ tutor at Skagit Valley College
- Divers Institute Of Technology
- Manufacturing Engineering and Marine Technology
- Class of 2001
- Mt Vernon, Washington
Member since May 2016
About
I am a Manufacturing Engineering student who will soon become a student of Marine Technology. I was a deep sea diver for the military when I was younger and am still fascinated by the industry.
I have a lot of hands-on experience in several fields of employment and I aim to glean from those experiences to bring a rich value to all I pursue professionally.
Education
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Skagit Valley College
Marine Mechanics
2020 – 2021
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Skagit Valley College
Manufacturing Engineering Technologies
2019 – 2020
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Divers Institute of Technology
Commercial Diving
2011
Honors and awards
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Manufacturing Technology Department Award
For outstanding course work, intellectual pursuit and extra effort in the department.
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honor roll
Received 5 out of 7 quarters for a GPA of 3.75 or higher
Goals and interests
- Career goal
My goal is to work with submersibles to improve their functionality and the cost required to manufacture them, while striving to reduce waste at all stages of product development and use. Eventually, my partner who is a welder and I plan to open our own custom-job business to serve the recreational and scientific aquatic communities.
- Graduate school interests
I have already started the process for enrolling in the Bachelor's of Applied Science in Applied Management degree at Skagit Valley College. I have a natural ability to lead as well as mediate. With the business and management skills I will gain in earning my Bachelor's, along with my current studies of manufacturing and marine technologies, I have a sound foundation for building my, or someone else's, business strong and economically stable.
- Outside the classroom
Swimming, hiking, reading, diving, playing any type of game with my son, camping, boxing, photography, singing, and dancing.
Experience
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writing consultant/ tutor
Skagit Valley College
Apr 2019 – Sep 2020
Volunteering
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Chapter Officer: Manufacturing and Innovations Club
Skagit Valley College
Jan 2020 – Sep 2020
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Chapter Officer: Treasurer
Oxford House Inc.
Feb 2019 – Feb 2020
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Peer Counselor
Skagit Valley Reach Center
Jan 2019 – Aug 2019
Languages
- English (US) Advanced
- Spanish Intermediate
- French (France) Beginner
