Jakaila McGhee
Clarksville,TN
Summary
I am dedicated to advocating for underrepresented individuals and fostering community engagement. My background includes experience in various roles, including as a Student Votes ambassador and a guest service representative. I am able to thrive in challenging situations, as evidenced in my success in building civic engagement and working in the hospitality industry. I have excellent communication skills, problem-solving abilities, and a proactive approach to making positive change and advocating for those in need.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Secretary/Paralegal
Cascadia Cross Border Law Group
Anchorage, AK
01.2025 - 06.2025
- Communicating with diverse clients
- Scheduling meetings for the attorneys and other paralegal colleagues
- Maintained files
Fundraiser/Canvasser
The Nature Conservancy/Genuine Engagement Fundraising
Washington, DC
08.2024 - 10.2024
- Face-to-face fundraising
Student Votes Ambassador
McCall Center for Civic Engagement, Pacific University
Pacific University, OR
09.2023 - 05.2024
- Educating fellow students and the community about voter registration and providing information about the voting process
- Helping and encouraging others to be active participants in our democratic society
- Civically engage the community
- Projects with the MCCE:
- 1st Annual Spirit of Civic Engagement Summit
- Hosting a booth at Pacific University to highlight the importance of local elections
- Editor of Pacific University's Voter Pledge
Guest Service Representative
Premier Alaska Tours
Anchorage, AK
06.2023 - 06.2024
- Interacting with tourists from all over the world
- Educating tourists about Alaskan history, geography, and attractions
- Organizing, sorting, moving luggage
Busser
Olive Garden
Anchorage, AK
09.2021 - 03.2022
- Assisting co-workers with keeping the restaurant clean
- Refilling guests' beverages; on occasion, serving guests their meals
- Closing the restaurant and preparing it for the next shift of workers
Education
Certificate -
Boston University Paralegal Program
02.2025
High School Diploma -
Robert Service High School
05-2023
Pacific University
Skills
- Advocating for others
- Positive attitude
- Problem solving
- Peer teaching
- Articulating complex ideas
- Oral communication
- Active listening
- Outreach
- Project switching
- Research
- Academic writing
- Outlook proficiency
Extracurricular Activities
Black Student Union, Pacific University, President elect, 2023-24
Representing the BSU on the Cultural Club Council, Representing the BSU on the University Diversity Committee, Leading and participating in Executive Board meetings, Attending the meetings of the President of the BSU, Training to be the President of the BSU the following academic year, 1st Annual Mardi Gras celebration, Plan, set up, execute, Organizing hot button topic discussions, Coordinating with the University Counseling Center to provide support for Black students
Pacific Students Political Society, Pacific University, Secretary, 2023-24
Take meeting minutes during Executive Board meetings, Create a roster of the members of the club, Compile the information from all PSPS events into a report for the President at the end of each semester, Make the club official via Pacific University standards, Brainstorm ideas for General meetings as well as larger events open to the public
Timeline
Secretary/Paralegal
Cascadia Cross Border Law Group
01.2025 - 06.2025
Fundraiser/Canvasser
The Nature Conservancy/Genuine Engagement Fundraising
08.2024 - 10.2024
Student Votes Ambassador
McCall Center for Civic Engagement, Pacific University
09.2023 - 05.2024
Guest Service Representative
Premier Alaska Tours
06.2023 - 06.2024
Busser
Olive Garden
09.2021 - 03.2022
Certificate -
Boston University Paralegal Program
Pacific University
High School Diploma -
Robert Service High School