Makena Schramm
About Makena Schramm
Makena Schramm serves as the Workforce Transformation Program Coordinator at Brooksource, where she coordinates the Elevate Program to support IT professionals in their job search. She holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from Colorado State University and has experience in technical recruiting and career development.
Work at Brooksource
Currently, Makena Schramm holds the position of Workforce Transformation Program Coordinator at Brooksource, a role she has occupied since 2022. In this capacity, she coordinates the Elevate Program, which supports associate IT professionals and career changers in their job search. Additionally, she serves as a Senior Technical Recruiter, a position she has held since 2022. Her responsibilities include facilitating introductions to industry mentors for participants in the Elevate Program, offering resume reviews, and conducting mock interviews to prepare candidates for the competitive IT job market.
Education and Expertise
Makena Schramm earned her Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree in Organization and Innovation Management from Colorado State University. She studied from 2017 to 2021, completing her degree over a four-year period. Her educational background provides her with a solid foundation in business principles, which she applies in her current roles at Brooksource.
Background
Before joining Brooksource, Makena Schramm worked as a Technical Recruiter from 2021 to 2022, gaining valuable experience in recruitment and talent acquisition. Her earlier work experience includes a five-year tenure as a Senior Barista at The Human Bean Coffee Franchise in the Fort Collins, Colorado Area, where she developed customer service and operational skills.
Achievements
In her current role, Makena Schramm engages in providing market insights to assist IT professionals in navigating their career paths. Through the Elevate Program, she offers free career guidance, professional development, and networking opportunities, contributing to the growth and success of participants in the program.