Joshua McKenna
Executive Manager, Technical Operations at Grace Bible Church
Summary
Experienced business owner with a demonstrated history in individual and family services. Skilled in SEO, Media Production, Social Media, Editing, and Public Speaking. Strong technical arts and design professional with an M.S. in Biomedical Sciences from Texas A&M University College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences.
Employment History
Grace Bible Church
March 2023 - present
Executive Manager, Technical Operations for Grace Bible Church
May 2020 - April 2023
Executive Manager, Production for Grace Bible Church
Sept 2017 - May 2020
Manager, Visual Media for Grace Bible Church
May 2017 - Sept 2017
Specialist, Video Production for Grace Bible Church
J. McKenna Photography
Jan 2009 - present
Owner, Head Photographer for J. McKenna Photography
Texas A&M University
June 2016 - Aug 2017
Graduate Research Assistant for Texas A&M University
Specialty Healthcare & Wellness
Dec 2014 - May 2015
Medical Assistant for John Ott, M.D.
Previous & Volunteer Roles
May 2014 - Aug 2014
Community Engagement Intern for Impact Retreats
Oct 2013 - Sept 2014
Creative Director for Impact Retreats
Sept 2010 - July 2014
Photographer for The Battalion Student Media
May 2011 - Jul 2012
Head Coach for Tiger Swim Club
Nov 2015 - May 2017
Team Leader for Aggie Research Leader Program
Aug 2016 - Aug 2019
Board Member for Vision Inspired Foundation
Oct 2013 - Aug 2016
Photographer for Breakaway Student Ministries
Nov 2014 - Sept 2015
Media/IT Consultant for Impact Retreat
May 2013 - May 2014
Secretary for Eta Sigma Gamma
May 2012 - May 2014
Office for A&M Photography Club
Publications
April 2019
Andrea E. Hanson, Nikolas W. Garcia, Joshua M. McKenna, Mercedes Perusquia, and John N. Stallone. Hypogonadal Hypertension In Male Sprague-Dawley Rats Is Reversed by Testosterone Replacement Therapy, Which Suppresses Renin-Angiotensin System Expression. FASEB J 32:558.1, 2019. ABSTRACT
April 2018
Andrea E. Hanson, Joshua M. McKenna, Nikolas W. Garcia, Mercedes Perusquia, and John N. Stallone. Preeclampsia alters the role of nitric oxide in androgen metabolite-induced vasorelaxation of rat uterine artery. FASEB J 32:584.8, 2018. ABSTRACT
April 2018
Andrea E. Hanson, Nikolas W. Garcia, Joshua M. McKenna, Mercedes Perusquia, and John N. Stallone. Hypotestosteronemia-Induced Hypertension in Male Sprague-Dawley Rats is Reversed by Testosterone Replacement Therapy, Which is a Non-Genomic, Estrogen-Independent Effect. FASEB J 32:584.9, 2018. ABSTRACT
April 2017
Andrea E. Hanson, Joshua M. McKenna, Mercedes Perusquia, and John N. Stallone. Hypotestosteronemia-induced hypertension in male Sprague-Dawley rats is renin-angiotensin system-dependent. FASEB J 31:1028.5, 2017. ABSTRACT
Education
December 2016
MS Biomedical Science, Texas A&M University, GPA: 3.6
- Certified by Aggie Research Leaders Program
- Trained in Basic Rat Handling and Techniques by TAMU CMP
August 2014
BS Community Health Education, Texas A&M University, GPA: 3.3
- Trained in Family Health History and Genomics by TAMU CEHD
- Trained in Responsible Conduct of Research for Human Subjects by CITI
- Trained in Blood-borne Pathogens Safety (exp. March 2015)
Certifications
2013 - 2015
CPR/AED for the Healthcare Provider
2013 - 2016
Advanced First Aid, CPR, and AED
2016
Duolingo Spanish Fluency: Advanced
Awards
2014
National Pacemaker Award, Aggieland Yearbook
2013
Katy/West Houston Aggie Moms Scholarship
2013
Gamman of the Year, Eta Sigma Gamma
2012
1st place - Sport Feature Photo, Texas Intercollegiate Press Association
2012
1st place - Front Page Design, Texas Intercollegiate Press Association
2012
3rd place - Sport Action Photo, Texas Intercollegiate Press Association
2007
Eagle Scout, Boy Scouts of America
Professional Associations
- Member of National Eagle Scout Association (NESA)
- Member of Order of the Arrow service honor society (OA)
- Member of Eta Sigma Gamma, Alpha Pi chapter (ESG)
- Donor for National Marrow Donor Registry (NMDP) through Be The Match
- Alumnus of Impact Retreats staff
- Volunteer for Breakaway Ministries
- Alumnus of Aggieland Yearbook at Texas A&M University
- Alumnus of Battalion Newspaper at Texas A&M University
- Alumnus of A&M Photography Club at Texas A&M University
- Former member of Boy Scouts of America (BSA) in Sam Houston Area Council
References
Pat Coyle, Operations Pastor at Grace Bible Church in College Station, TX
Amber Roberts, Creative Director at Grace Bible Church in College Station, TX
John Stallone, Ph.D., Professor at Texas A&M University in College Station, TX
Andrea Hanson, Doctoral Researcher at Texas A&M University in College Station, TX
John Ott, M.D., Physician at Specialty Healthcare and Wellness in Bellaire, TX
Michael Golding, Ph.D., Assistant Professor at Texas A&M University in College Station, TX
Louise Abbott, D.V.M., Ph.D., Professor at Texas A&M University in College Station, TX
Phil Rich, Executive Director at Impact Retreats in College Station, TX
Skills Summary
Focused and highly motivated biomedical sciences graduate with experience in androgen research, rodent animal handling, course instruction, and research team leadership. Utilizing my background in community health education, fetal and embryo physiology, digital communication and storytelling, medical education, and ex vivo tissues research to develop comprehensive programs based on the employment needs and mission of the agency. I’m an innovative and energetic team player, relationship builder, and highly effective communicator.
- Windows and Macintosh OS
- Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint
- Apple iWorks: Pages, Numbers, Keynote
- Google Drive: Docs, Sheets, Slides
- Word processing at 70 wpm keyboarding
- AdvancedMD by ADP
- Intuit QuickBooks
- Blackboard Course Management System (CMS)
- MacLab (PowerLab)
- Adobe CC: Photoshop, Lightroom, InDesign, Premiere Pro, After Effects
- Web design: HTML, CSS, JavaScript front-end web development
- Google Analytics, Webmaster Console, Developer Tools, SEO
- ProPresenter 6
- Blackmagic Design ATEM 4K Live Production Switcher
- Squarespace Content Management System (CMS)
- Skype, Dropbox, Podio, Slack
- Experienced in capturing medical histories
- Experienced in medical procedure and exam assistance
- Medical terminology and abbreviations
- HMO referral protocols
- Patient intake, triage
- Analog and digital blood pressure assessment
- Dipstick urinalysis
- Spirometry, ECG
- SQ, IM, IP injection
- Inventory management
- Workspace maintenance
- Environmental health
- Lab quality systems and research QA
- Aseptic / sterile inoculation
- Autoclave steam sterilization
- Bright field light microscopy
- Micro pipette serial dilution
- Tail cuff plethysmography
- Krebs-Henseleit ex vivo tissue mounting
- Gel electrophoresis and Western blot
- Data analysis
- English (native)
- Spanish (beginner)
- Technical / scientific writing
- Journalism, AP Style, writing / editing
- RGB / CMYK desktop publishing with soft-proofing
- Nikon / Canon DSLR cameras
- Video editing
- Storytelling / storyboarding
- HDSLR video production
- Team workflows
- Public speaking
- Journalism
Additional Training
Animal Research training specializing in Rat Handling and Techniques. All training was completed at Texas A&M Comparative Medicine Program 2016 through 2016 (8 hrs).
Basic Life Support (BLS) training specializing in First-Aid CPR/AED. All training was completed through the American Heart Association (AHA) 2014 through 2016 (4 hrs).
Responsible Conduct of Research training specializing in Human Subjects. All training was completed at Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative 2013 through 2016 (20 hrs).
Family Health History and Genomics training specializing in Health Education Counseling. All training was completed at Texas A&M College of Education and Human Development 2013 through 2015 (25 hrs).
Occupational Health and Safety (OSHA) training in Bloodborne Pathogens. All training was completed at Texas A&M Research Compliance and Biosafety 2013 through 2015 (4 hrs).
National Youth Leadership Training specializing in Team Management. All training was completed at Boy Scouts of America 2008 through 2009 (80 hrs).
- Certified in Basic Rat Handling and Techniques by TAMU CMP
- Certified in BLS First-Aid CPR/AED (exp. Dec 2016) by AHA
- Certified in Responsible Conduct of Research for Human Subjects by CITI
- Trained in Family Health History and Genomics by TAMU CEHD
- Trained in Blood-borne Pathogens Safety (exp. March 2015)
- Attended National Youth Leadership Training by BSA
Languages
- English: Native Speaker
- Spanish: Limited Working Proficiency
Test Scores
- PSAT: 210
- SAT: 1890 {570R, 620M, 700W}
- SAT: 2110 {700R, 710M, 700W}
- ACT: 29 {29E, 32M, 26R, 27S}
- MCAT: 31 {10B, 10P, 11R}
- GRE: 162V, 153M, 4.0W
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Last updated: Dec 2024