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Jayla McCoy

Jayla McCoy

Regional Teen Treasurer

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Reliability Engineer for ExxonMobil | Recent ME Grad from the University of Kentucky | Harvard SVMP ‘23 | SERGE ‘24 | Previously at Columbia University, Northrop Grumman, GE Appliances, & Toyota

  • Education

    • Harvard Business School

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      Summer Venture in Management Program (SVMP)

      Harvard Business School's SVMP offers young leaders insight into the Harvard MBA experience through an intense week long program. All students live on the school's campus in Boston, analyze HBS cases that present them with real management situations and decisions, work together in study groups, and attend classes taught by HBS professors and case protagonists. A number of activities also take place outside the classroom, including social events and panel discussions with current HBS students… Show more Harvard Business School's SVMP offers young leaders insight into the Harvard MBA experience through an intense week long program. All students live on the school's campus in Boston, analyze HBS cases that present them with real management situations and decisions, work together in study groups, and attend classes taught by HBS professors and case protagonists. A number of activities also take place outside the classroom, including social events and panel discussions with current HBS students and SVMP alumni. I am one of 180 students across the world selected for this prestigious program. Show less

    • University of Kentucky

      2019 - 2024
      Bachelor of Science - BS Mechanical Engineering

      Activities and Societies: President of N.S.B.E (National Society of Black Engineers) and the current secretary of UK’s Iota Sigma chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated. I’m also an Ambassador for both the COE and Lewis Honors College. Previously apart of First-Year Forum, Communications Co-chair of Omicron Delta Kappa National Honor Society, Honors College Student Council - Academic Committee, and Vice President of Lewis Dorms Hall Council.

    • Solon High School

      2015 - 2019
      High School Diploma

      Activities and Societies: President of African American Culture Club, President of National Society of Black Engineers Jr. Chapter, Freshman Mentoring Program, New Student Program, Jack and Jill of American Incorporated, Be The Change Venture, Spanish Culture Club, and National Honor Society. Also graduated with Honors Diploma.

  • Experience

    • Jack and Jill of America, Inc.

      Jun 2017 - Jun 2018
      Regional Teen Treasurer

      As the Regional Teen Treasurer, I was the representative of a teen constituency made up of thirty-five chapters across seven states. Leading conference calls every month with the five other elected officers, I oversaw and assisted in fundraising events to help raise our budget. I interacted with teens from across the Region as well as their parents, ensuring that their voices were heard and their needs met. The best part was leading workshops and engaging in community service events.Additionally, I gave speeches in front of 700 and up people participating in the original oratory competition. The purpose of this competition was to create or memorize a speech that was 3-5 minutes long relating to the theme of the conference. We then would present it in front of everyone and compete to win. Each year I placed and would advance to the next conference. Show less

    • NASA Glenn Research Center

      Jun 2018 - Aug 2018
      Human Resources Intern

      - In charge of catering, finances, and the annual banquet. I also worked a lot with Excel Tech and spreadsheets.- Shadowed Engineers in the SLOPE lab, a place where rover components are tested. This is to determine their ability to navigate planetary surfaces.- Member of Pathways- Club for NASA interns across NASA Research Centers locations in the US to network

    • NASA Glenn Research Center

      Jun 2019 - Aug 2019
      Outreach Department Intern

      - Developed STEM activities for young kids in underserved and underprivileged communities while getting the word of NASA out to the public. - Staffed multiple Outreach Events and helped host informational booths about NASA’s mission, Artemis, going back to the moon in 2024, and more.- Member of Pathways- Club for NASA interns across NASA Research Centers locations in the US to network

    • Lewis Dorm Hall Council

      Aug 2019 - May 2020
      Vice President

      - Served as Vice President for the Lewis Honors Dorms at University of Kentucky. - Assisted the President, created fun events for the dorm to do, and helped change the residence life in a positive way.

    • University of Kentucky NSBE

      May 2020 - Dec 2024

      - Kept a copy of and made available to members the Constitution and all other governing documents. - Advised the President and other executive officers on requirements and provisions set up in all governing documents. - Responsible for managing and organizing the Election Process and developing all ballots - Relay opportunities and obstacles of the chapter with the regional and national boards - Vote during NSBE National Convention on the behalf of the Chapter - Attend Monthly call-ins - Attends meetings during FRC and National Convention - Oversaw the vision of the chapter, guided the chapter to fulfill the mission of the organization and our personal goals.- Coordinated tasks of the Chapter Executive Board to ensure implementation and execution of all internal and external tasks.- Led the chapter to be awarded the 2023 Living Legacy Award for Community Impact - Assisted the President in his duties and in his absence performing audits of financial records provided from the Treasurer- Helped manage the Chapter Executive Board by creating agendas, PowerPoint presentations for general body meetings, and bringing in speakers from different companies - Continued to uphold all requirements of Parliamentarian - Kept a copy of and made available to members the Constitution and all other governing documents. - Advised the President and other executive officers on requirements and provisions set up in all governing documents. - Responsible for managing and organizing the Election Process and developing all ballots

      • Parliamentarian

        May 2024 - Dec 2024

      • Senator

        May 2023 - May 2024

      • President

        May 2022 - May 2023

      • Vice President and Parliamentarian

        May 2021 - May 2022

      • Parliamentarian

        May 2020 - May 2021

    • Vector Marketing

      May 2020 - Aug 2020
      Advisor

      Vector Marketing sells Cutco, one of the world’s finest cutlery since 1949. - I sold kitchen utensils, gadgets, accessories, and more - Identified potential customers through referrals, determined the best deal for customers by analyzing their budget/products of interest, and attend training workshops on different sales techniques. - Hand picked by my manager to Key Staff and featured in the weekly newsletter for selling at least $1,000.

    • University of Kentucky

      Aug 2020 - Dec 2024

      - Work recruitment events, answer prospective student questions and highlight the amazing opportunities available at UK and in the engineering program- Support the college with various activities such as Engineers Day, orientation, alumni functions and other special events - Assist fellow students with the transition to university life, providing them a safe place to talk openly and explore ideas. - Help residents get acquainted, answer questions, distribute information, assist students with problems, and help uphold policies. - Keep track of 36 students and we as RA’s are trained to provide information or refer them to those on campus who can best assist them. - Served as a source of information about the Lewis Honors College for prospective students and their families.- Represented the Lewis Honors College at various events in and out of the state. - Facilitated tours of the Honors College every week meeting future wildcats - Teach as a co-instructor alongside the faculty/staff instructor - Serve as an excellent role models for our new students. - Facilitate class sessions, interact with students during in-class and out-of-class activities, and attend training opportunities.

      • Lead College of Engineering Ambassador

        Aug 2021 - Dec 2024

      • Senior Resident Advisor

        Aug 2020 - May 2024

      • Lewis Honors College Ambassador

        Aug 2020 - May 2024

      • UK 101 Peer Instructor

        Aug 2020 - May 2023

    • GE Appliances, a Haier company

      Jan 2021 - Jul 2021

      - Fulfilled customer orders in the refrigeration division - Enhanced Oracle Application skills while navigating the software to close customer orders and concessions - Managed 14 operators on two small-scale production lines- Monitored and recorded product service doors exiting the facility while evaluating overflow inventory- Served as one of two elected Communications Co-Chair Committee leaders of all the Co-ops - Performed washer and dryer teardowns and analysis to determine root cause for field failure issues- Managed the HA and VA labs which was where we did 1 year and 10 year testing on the washer and dryer units- Demonstrated understanding of NEWFI, Oracle Applications, Windchill, QC-Gage, ApplCore, and various measurement and data acquisition hardware- Served as one of two elected Communications Co-Chair Committee leaders of all the Co-ops

      • Product Service & Materials Co-op

        May 2021 - Jul 2021

      • Supply Chain Quality Engineering Co-op

        Jan 2021 - May 2021

    • Toyota Motor Corporation

      May 2022 - Aug 2022
      Production Engineering Co-op

      - Worked on TMMK’s Bushing Press Project in Final Assembly - Became proficient in AutoCAD, Autodesk Inventor, and CATIA in order to complete projects - Assisted other engineers on day to day problems within the facility

    • University of Kentucky College of Engineering

      Aug 2022 - May 2023

      - Conducted Research enabling UAV’s to collect and share data to facilitate establishing communication in areas with intermittent connectivity- Worked with other graduate students in the lab learning about iOS App Development - Conducted Independent Research in the area of Advanced Materials Processing- Captured and analyzed data from the In-situ machine testing the different force impacts of certain materials- Worked alongside Graduate students on various projects

      • Undergraduate Research Assistant - Computer Science Department

        Jan 2023 - May 2023

      • Undergraduate Research Assistant - Mechanical Engineering Department

        Aug 2022 - Dec 2022

    • Northrop Grumman

      May 2023 - Jul 2023
      Electronics Engineer

      - Designed tooling and fixtures with CREO to improve a eutectic attach process for GaN to reduce defects and affect solder wetting in order to include more features and capabilities to the sub-assembly- Destructively tested and analyzed epoxy for DARPA’s Diverse Accessible Heterogeneous Integration (DAHI) program to determine failure modes to improve manufacturability of devices

    • University of Kentucky College of Engineering

      Aug 2023 - May 2024

      - Conducted Independent Research on Ti64 Surface Layer Analysis- Prepared tools for testing on the In-Situ machine - Worked alongside other graduate students on various projects - Conducted Independent Research on the Analysis of Machining-induced Residual Stress in Ti-6Al4V- Made and prepared custom chip breaker tools for In-Situ experimental trials - Captured and analyzed force and high-speed video data for the machining response and subsequent residual stress of Ti-6Al4V alloy on the PI’s proprietary testbed- Took stress measurements using incremental hole drilling and XRD techniques

      • Undergraduate Research Assistant - Mechanical Engineering Department

        Jan 2024 - May 2024

      • Undergraduate Research Assistant - Mechanical Engineering Department

        Aug 2023 - Dec 2023

    • Columbia University Mechanical Engineering

      May 2024 - Jul 2024
      Research Development Engineering Intern

      - Conducted research with Dr. Myers on behaviors of biological soft tissue focusing on the female reproductive system- Ran simulations of the human cervix being pulled with a pregnolia aspiration device - Used SolidWorks, FEBio, and Hypermesh to build a cervix undergoing changes with the boundary conditions, loading parameters, and stress values

    • University of Kentucky College of Engineering

      Sept 2024 - Dec 2024
      Career Peer

      - Provide career counseling for engineering students, freshman through senior levels - Advise students on career planning, internships, cooperative education (co-ops), career fairs, resumes, and engineering job opportunities

    • ExxonMobil

      Mar 2025 - now
      Reliability Engineer

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Lean Six Sigma Green Belt (ICGB)

      University of Kentucky Lean Systems Program
      May 2020

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Jayla McCoy
      Paul Broderick Scholarship University of Kentucky Office of Residence Life Aug 2023 This scholarship goes to a Resident Advisor (RA) who is in good academic standing, reached Junior or Senior class status as of Fall 2024, and demonstrated leadership capabilities and academic success. It is for the 2023-2024 academic school year.
    • Awarded to Jayla McCoy
      William C. Parker Continuing Student Scholarship University of Kentucky Aug 2023 This scholarship is a continuation of the William C. Parker Scholarship for students who have continued to display academic excellence past the initial amount given for 4 years.
    • Awarded to Jayla McCoy
      2021 Lyman T. Johnson Torch Bearer Award University of Kentucky College of Engineering Oct 2022 Each year, UK’s academic colleges and units select one African American student within their respective colleges/departments whose academic achievement and ability to impact the lives of others warrant them the Lyman T. Johnson Torch Bearer Award. They are also selected based on their faith, hard work and determination who have positively affected the lives of people on the UK campus. I received this award in 2021, and the award ceremony took place in October 2022 due to COVID.
    • Awarded to Jayla McCoy
      NSBE BCA/Affiliate/Fellows Scholarship (BCA) National Society of Black Engineers Mar 2021 I have received this scholarship three times. One for the 2019-2020 academic school year, another for the 2020-2021 academic school year, and finally during the 2023-2024 academic school year. I applied for this during the Fall Scholarship cycle through the many opportunities NSBE provides for college students throughout the year.
    • Awarded to Jayla McCoy
      Lewis Honors College - Aug 2019 Member of the honors program at UK
    • Awarded to Jayla McCoy
      Bluegrass Spirit Scholarship University of Kentucky An academic scholarship I received for having an ACT score over a 25 and a high school CGPA between a 3.0 and 4.0
    • Awarded to Jayla McCoy
      Dean’s List - Spring 2020 & Fall 2020 Semester (GPA of 3.6 or higher for College of Engineering students)
    • Awarded to Jayla McCoy
      Scholars in Engineering and Management (SEAM) Pathway through UK Honors - SEAM is a collaborative program between the College of Engineering and the Gatton College of Business that accepts both engineering and business applicants. The program offers cross-functional classes and activities designed to complement a student’s chosen major. Ultimately this produces a pool of entrepreneurial-minded individuals and attractive, unique talent for potential employers nationwide.
    • Awarded to Jayla McCoy
      William C. Parker Scholarship University of Kentucky This scholarship promotes the University of Kentucky’s Strategic Vision of Diversity and Inclusion. Factors which are considered in the holistic evaluation of William C. Parker Scholarship applicants include contribution to diversity, test scores, grades, essays, leadership experience, extracurricular activities, awards and recognition, and community service.

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Student Volunteer

      Issued by Kindred Care Nursing Home on Sept 2017
      Kindred Care Nursing HomeAssociated with Jayla McCoy