Mikayla Mcgrath Email & Phone Number

Kirkland, Wa, Us

Kirkland, Wa, Us

Irvine, California, United States

• Lead the Internal Committee, managing event logistics, delegating responsibilities, and collaborating with a larger committee of ~35 members and board of ~10 members to align on event planning and execution for the club's initiatives.• Plan and execute high-attendance meetings (150+), fostering an inclusive and diverse community within ICS by creating welcoming events that promote engagement and representation across all backgrounds.More about WICS at UCI here: https://wics.ics.uci.edu/

Irvine, California, United States

Helped plan, execute and lead events with 40-100 attendees dedicated to developing connection and community within women in information and computer science.

Issaquah, Washington, United States

• Managed daily operations, trained 5+ staff, and coordinated a team of 4-8 per shift, ensuring smooth operations and excellent customer service.• Led 80+ tours through the candy factory, chalet, and chapel, educating up to 17 people about the company’s history and candy-making process.• Taught 2-hour candy-making classes for diverse groups, guiding participants in creating up to 5 types of chocolate candies, and provided a memorable experience for guests of all ages.• Responsible for opening and closing the store, handling orders, and ensuring employees were on task during shifts.Note: Worked year round until June 2023, and then seasonally until September 2024.

Issaquah, Washington, United States

Issaquah, Washington, United States

• Led the competitive preparation through meetings, practice, and resources for 275+ DECA members, significantly contributing to a 51% increase in students advancing to the International Competition for 2023.• Directed a Community Awareness Project, “Slow Your Style; successfully collected over 55 pounds of denim to be repurposed – culminating in a Top 20 placement at the international competition in 2023.• Consistently excelled in competitive events, securing top 3 placements at Area competitions annually, advancing to state and international levels in Role Play events.

Issaquah, Washington, United States

Senior Year:• Wrote a 20-page Community Awareness paper on campaign I developed called "Slow Your Style". Placed 3rd at State competition, and in the top 20 at Internationals in Florida.• Competed in the Hotel and Lodging Management Individual Role Play Series (Placed 1st at Area)Junior Year:• Wrote a 20-page Franchise Business Paper regarding expanding the Dunkin Donuts Franchise to the Pacific Northwest, presented at in-person competition at State.• Competed in the Hotel and Lodging Management Individual Role Play Series (Placed 3rd at Area, 4th at State, competed at the International Career Development Conference in Atlanta, Georgia)Sophomore Year:• Wrote a 20-pager in the Business Operations Research Event (Regarding increasing customer loyalty due to the COVID -19 pandemic) and presented at State Competition• Competed in the Travel and Tourism Team Decision Making Event (2nd at Area and a finalist at State)

Bachelor'S Degree, Informatics, Sophomore

Notable Coursework: Intermediate Programming in Python, Boolean Logic & Discrete Structures In Progress: Programming in Java, Human.

Education record

Activities and Societies: DECA, Eagle Crew, NHSUnweighted GPA: 3.99