Recognized by Disney leadership for outstanding work, dedication, safety, and efficiency

Valedictorian, Jeffersontown High School

Dean’s List, University of Alabama in Huntsville — Fall 2021, Fall 2022

Excellence in Music, Junior Theater Festival -- January 2020 (Finian’s Rainbow)

Pei Ling Chan Presidential Scholarship

Howard Memorial Scholarship

Anna McGarry

UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA HUNTSVILLE

Bachelor of Science Mechanical Engineering GPA 3.3 Expected Graduation May 2026

ANIMAL KINGDOM ENGINEERING SERVICES, WALT DISNEY WORLD - AUGUST 2026-PRESENT

• Utilized SolidWorks to design mechanical components to improve efficiency of attraction maintenance

• Assisted in development of Power Apps to improve internal processes

• Inventory of shipping containers; revitalizing and modernizing an app to track inventory

MECHANICAL ENGINEER INTERN, GE APPLIANCES — JANUARY 2025-AUGUST 2025

RECREATIONAL LIVING TEAM — MAY 2025 – AUGUST 2025

• Welded thermocouples to test the efficiencies of compressors.

• Tested CFMs of fans using the Flow Measurement Program.

• Created an organizational ease of use method for generators.

DISHWASHER NPI STRUCTURES TEAM — JANUARY 2025 – MAY 2025

• Engineered and maintained field test units, contributing to critical validation and reliability testing.

• Performed spill and thermal heatmap testing to evaluate product performance.

• Managed and coordinated testing activities to ensure timely and successful dishwasher product release.

• Utilized Creo Parametric to design a new mechanical component for integration into the next product release.

• Led FRACAS investigations identify root cause issues in new product line.

COLLEGE PROGRAM ATTRACTIONS, WALT DISNEY WORLD — JANUARY - AUGUST 2024

• Applied problem-solving and situational awareness to maintain a safe, efficient guest environment

• Supported crowd flow and resolved real-time issues to enhance operational effectiveness.

AMBASSADOR, AIMS INTERNATIONAL — SEPTEMBER 2023- JANUARY2024

• Acted as the primary point of contact between AIMS management and instructional staff, ensuring alignment and information flow.

RIDE OPERATIONS SENIOR SUPERVISOR, KENTUCKY KINGDOM — APRIL 2019-AUGUST 2023

• Led safety training sessions and conducted comprehensive audits to uphold strict operational and safety standards.

• Exercised decisive leadership during high-pressure events, managing ride breakdowns and emergency evacuations to ensure guest and team safety.

EDUCATION

EXPERIENCE

PROJECTS AND ORGANIZATIONS

SKILLS

MATLAB, Python, Autodesk Inventor, Solid Edge, Patran, Nastran, Creo Parametric, Creo View, Applecore, Virtual Bench, Flow Measurement, Power Apps, SolidWorks, Java Script, Microsoft Office

AWARDS

Ride Engineering Competition, Themed Entertainment Association at UAH August 2025– April 2026

• Led a team of 8 students to design and build a model flat ride in under 6 months and placed 4th overall

• Performed Finite Element Analysis and stress calculations on structural components

• Created technical documentation

TMU Thrill Design Competition, Themed Entertainment Association at UAH November 2025

• Utilized Autodesk Inventor to design a ride vehicle

• Performed project management tasks to ensure efficiency of project timeline

Air Defense Interceptor, Senior Capstone UAH August 2025 – May 2026

• Conducted trade studies regarding electronic devices

• Designed an electrical schematic to supply power to the missile launcher and safety devices

• Created a power budget to determine the battery required to launch the missile

LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE

Themed Entertainment Association at UAH – President July 2025 – May 2026

AIMS International – Ambassador September 2023 – January 2024

Alpha Omicron Pi, Delta Tau March 2023 – May 2026