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Chelsy Arrata

Glen Head,NY

Summary

I am a highly motivated and ambitious high school student with a rigorous academic background and a demonstrated record of leadership, initiative, and interdisciplinary engagement. I am experienced across business, communications, writing, public speaking research, and leadership. I have been awarded and recognized on the national, state, and regional level for my intellectual ambition, adaptability, and sustained involvement in academic, professional, and leadership-centered environments.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience

Work History

TEDxYouth Speaker

TEDx
New York, New York
09.2026 - Current

Junior Writer & Journalist

N2 Publishing
Locust Valley, New York
09.2026 - Current
  • I write community-focused articles for N2 Publishing’s Stroll magazine across the Locust Valley and Brookville communities. Conduct research, interview community members, and produce polished editorial content as a Journalist and Junior Writer. Publishing to a community of 4,000+ people

DECA Inc. International Content Ambassador

DECA Inc.
Interational
08.2026 - Current
  • Representing DECA inc. on the international scale across their global network, running their website, PR, social media, and serving 316,000+ members

Founder

MessageMatters
Long Island, NY
01.2026 - Current
  • Founded MessageMatters, a student-led communication initiative that teaches elementary and middle school students, specifically neurodivergent students, how to communicate with confidence, clarity, and empathy through interactive lessons and discussion-based activities.

Business & Finance Manager

HeroBoxes
New York, New York
12.2025 - Current
  • Coordinated the funding and business relationships for this nonprofit, raising distribution of 2,000+ essential-item deliveries to individuals experiencing homelessness across New York.

CEO

Virtual Enterprises International
Locust Valley, New York
09.2025 - 06.2026
  • As Student CEO of my school's firm, I directed pitch strategy, market research, and financial projections, presenting to industry professionals and judges in competitive environments. Placed top 10 in the state

Education

High School Diploma -

Locust Valley High School
Locust Valley, NY
10-2026

Skills

  • Market research
  • Public relations
  • Written communication
  • Social media
  • Leadership
  • Public speaking

Accomplishments

  • DECA NY SCC 5th Place, Professional Selling
  • DECA International Career Development Conference (ICDC) 92 Composite Score
  • DECA Award of Excellence, Locust Valley High School
  • VE International Top 10 in New York
  • General Consulate of Japan Special Award
  • 1st Place Best Essay, JCSB Essay Competition
  • Honorary Proficiency in AP U.S. History, SHW
  • Student Spotlight Recipient 2x
  • FIRST Robotics Reach Award (1st Place)

Timeline

TEDxYouth Speaker

TEDx
09.2026 - Current

Junior Writer & Journalist

N2 Publishing
09.2026 - Current

DECA Inc. International Content Ambassador

DECA Inc.
08.2026 - Current

Founder

MessageMatters
01.2026 - Current

Business & Finance Manager

HeroBoxes
12.2025 - Current

CEO

Virtual Enterprises International
09.2025 - 06.2026

High School Diploma -

Locust Valley High School
Chelsy Arrata