Micah McGranahan
Ventura,CA
Summary
Enthusiastic scholar with a strong background in research and leadership, exemplified as Chapter President at the American Chemical Society. Skilled in laboratory techniques and problem-solving, a fosterer of team efficiency and collaboration, while managing projects at Concordia University Irvine. Recognized as bilingual in German, and excelling in creating positive environments that promote growth and innovation.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
STEM Peer Mentor
Concordia University Irvine
Irvine, California
02.2025 - Current
- Led weekly meetings with mentors and mentees to provide life skill resources to enhance the success of freshmen students within the STEM fields.
- Created events that fostered the STEM community at Concordia University, Irvine.
- Developed biweekly meetings with various speakers specialized in different fields of science to present their work or experiences within life after undergraduate schooling.
Chapter President
American Chemical Society
Concordia University Irvine
08.2024 - Current
- Organization of a group of undergraduate students.
- Managing others to produce a healthy environment.
- Raising up a future leader for the longevity of the program.
Researcher
Concordia University Irvine
Concordia University Irvine
05.2025 - 06.2025
- Researched for a potential project, created and tested project, and compiled data from project.
- Performed troubleshooting, experimental procedure creation, minor glass work, and handling fire/chemical hazards.
Operations Manager Assistant
Porta-stor
Ventura, CA
05.2022 - 08.2024
- Assisted Manager with various smaller projects.
- Managed those who were working on said projects.
- Created a team with greater efficiency as well as good chemistry.
Athlete
Concordia University Irvine
Concordia University Irvine
08.2022 - 03.2024
- Worked with a team of athletes with varying personalities and skills.
- Up lifted those around me and pushed my teammates to grow.
- Created a positive growth environment with many connections between fellow athletes.
Education
BS - Chemistry
Concordia University Irvine
Irvine05.2026
Skills
- Laboratory techniques
- Chemical safety
- Research methodology
- Problem-solving
- Mechanical skills
- Interpersonal development strength
- Bilingual – German
Affiliations
- Guitar playing (2 years)
- Minor video editing / social media production experience
- Volunteer at a local garden
- Most improved player water polo (3 years in a row)
- Team captain senior year
Accomplishments
- Semi-finals CIF for water polo in high school
- 2021 All CIF southern california second team honors
Certification
- Driving License
- ACS Member
- Fishing license
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
German
Limited
Timeline
Researcher
Concordia University Irvine
05.2025 - 06.2025
STEM Peer Mentor
Concordia University Irvine
02.2025 - Current
Chapter President
American Chemical Society
08.2024 - Current
Athlete
Concordia University Irvine
08.2022 - 03.2024
Operations Manager Assistant
Porta-stor
05.2022 - 08.2024
BS - Chemistry
Concordia University Irvine
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