Michele Hirn

• Oversaw agency operations related to finances, membership, and organizational accountability, ensuring smooth execution of programs and initiatives. • Supervised the Director of Finance in preparing and submitting a $2000 Student Government, ensuring full compliance with SG policies and deadlines. • Enhanced organizational engagement by assisting in membership tracking, accountability processes, and retention initiatives for 40+ members.

• Restored financial stability after loss of SG funding, organizing 3+ successful fundraisers, ensuring full funding for all events. • Managed all financial records and transactions for an organization of 50+ members, preparing accurate updates for the Executive Board and General Body. • Submitted timely funding requests and ensured full compliance with Student Government finance codes and deadlines.

• Managed and optimized a vast digital archive on Google Drive, securely organizing over 15 GB of pictures and memorabilia while clearing redundant files to enhance storage efficiency by 20% and improve data retrieval. • Supported content generation for PR campaigns and assisted with the production of 6 Motherland Magazine issues. • Managed bi-weekly website content updates, ensuring the timely publication of over 100 event photos.

Responsibilities: -Welcomed and served over 1,000 visitors monthly, providing information and support to prospective students and families. -Handled an average of 25+ phone inquiries weekly, addressing visitor questions and tour logistics. -Supported the preparation, check-in, and conclusion of 5+ weekly tour sessions, ensuring smooth operations.

Luminaries are a group of diverse, motivated student leaders who serve as the official student ambassadors for the UF Honors Program. Responsibilities: • Represented the University Honors Program at 10+ admissions events, tours, and outreach sessions, engaging with hundreds of prospective students and families to support informed enrollment decisions. • Delivered accurate, consistent program information on Honors academics, residential options, and opportunities, contributing to a high-quality prospective student experience. • Participated in ongoing professional development and weekly briefings, maintaining up-to-date knowledge and demonstrating professionalism in all public-facing interactions.

A Publix bakery clerk is responsible for a variety of tasks related to the operation of the bakery department within a Publix supermarket. Responsibilites: • Delivered high-quality customer service by assisting 20+ customers daily with product inquiries, special orders, and purchase decisions in a fast-paced environment. • Followed strict sanitation, safety, and operational procedures to maintain compliance with company and health standards. • Collaborated with team members to restock inventory, prepare products, and maintain operational efficiency during peak hours.

• Documented and showcased BRIDGES events by capturing over 600 photos and videos at retreat days and events using a professional camera, ensuring timely conversion into engaging Instagram posts and reels. • Partnered with team members to strategize and execute content creation for BRIDGES events, ensuring a cohesive and engaging visual narrative across all platforms. • Formatted visual materials for each social media channel's specific needs, enhancing visual appeal and ensuring effective communication of BRIDGES' content.

Students Taking Action Against Racism (STAAR) Ambassadors allow students across campus to directly interact with the agency in their efforts to foster diversity, equity, and inclusion at the University of Florida. Responsibilities: • Act as a liason between STAAR initiatives and current campus or state events • Employ critical thinking and advocacy skills towards current university events and issues • Work to provide resources and tangible items that can hold administrators and student leaders accountable

• Increased club budget by 200%, growing it from $70 to $210 through a successful fundraiser, with additional fund. • Managing the creation of DSI’s first official sponsorship packet, collaborating with a team of 4 Junior Executive Board members to reach out to corporate sponsors and secure sustainable funding. • Developed and implemented the annual budget, ensuring financial stability for workshops, social events, and the annual symposium.

• Organized 2+ events per month, leading to an increase in member participation and stronger community ties within the organization. • Arranged correspondence with social coordinators from 3+ student organizations, resulting in 5+ collaborative events. • Led recruitment initiatives by planning engaging events aimed at attracting new members and increasing club visibility on campus.

• Represented the Center for African Studies at 10+ events, serving as a liaison between students, administration, and staff. • Strengthened community engagement by fostering relationships with 5+ student organizations and administrative departments. • Played an active role in the Center for African Studies undergraduate recruitment and outreach initiatives.

• Conducted research and aggregate data, organizing findings into groups for comprehensive data analysis, contributing to insights for strategic planning. • Enhanced professional communication skills by coordinating social media marketing campaigns. • Collaborated with web design teams to refine the NHQ website, improving user experience and functionality based on user feedback and design principles.

• Performed statistical analysis and data cleaning with Pandas to analyze trends in patent applications across Florida. • Developed interactive data visualizations using Plotly and Matplotlib to visualize entrepreneurship trends and patent distributions, highlighting key innovation metrics. • Presented data-driven insights to FLIPA board members and the USPTO Chief Economist, guiding the formulation of research questions and strategic actions to promote innovation in Florida.

Completed a rigorous, 10-week program focused on data structures, algorithms, and technical interview strategies; practiced whiteboarding, mock interviews, and solving medium–hard LeetCode-style problems in Python.

Was a part of the top 1% of her graduating class, ending high school with a 5.33 GPA.