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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