Micah McKenzie

Experience

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  Secondhand Society LLC

  Jun 2020 - now

  Founder of Secondhand Society LLC

  My mission is to ignite individual journeys through curated experiences, bridging the essence of the past and meeting the excitement of the present. Through providing secondhand items on three platforms, based out of the Washington, DC area.

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  Montgomery Parks

  Jun 2021 - Aug 2021

  Ice Arena Summer Camp Counselor

  • Coordinated a team of five counselors and one interim camp director to implement a cohesive experience for over 40 campers, ranging in age from 6 to 12, during a full-day camp including interactive activities, instructive lessons, and engaging field trips.• Executed health and ice skating safety protocols to ensure safety, guaranteeing a fun and engaging atmosphere while keeping safety as the utmost concern for over 80 campers during both sessions I and II of the week-long summer camp.• Redefined specialty hockey camp by offering new and innovative drills, and extensive cardio exercises, adding a more fluid and flexible camp style to the rigid run time of 8:30 am to 12:30 pm helping over 20 players achieve their full potential Show less

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  Montgomery Parks

  Jul 2022 - Aug 2022

  Ice Arena Skate Guard

  • Responsible for patron’s safety while skating on the rink.• Assisted Ice Rink guests, and enforced building safety procedures.• Assists in maintaining accurate program records, including incident reports, logbook documentation, and daily attendance.

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  Pacers Running

  Jul 2023 - now

  • Established strategic goals across financial, consumer, and workforce segments, leading to a 15% increase in early registrations for the 2024 & 2025 DC Half Marathons.• Led outreach with university running clubs, school newspapers, and Georgetown's recreation center, resulting in a 25% boost in brand recognition among students.• Produced and edited content for track practices, including reels that increased the "Learn to Run" program's raising participant enrollment, and social media engagement by 40%• Managed social media campaigns for Saucony, Brooks, and New Balance social runs boosting store traffic by 20% and event participation by 35%. Show less

  • Marketing & Social Media Intern

    Jan 2024 - now

  • Retail Specialist

    Jul 2023 - Dec 2023
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  NCAA

  Aug 2023 - now

  NCAA Division 1 Student Athlete, Men’s Track and Field
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  Make A Play Foundation

  Jan 2024 - May 2024

  MAP NXT Fellow '23

  • Selected as 1 of 100 college athletes for a fellowship that equips first-year, under-resourced athletes with professional skills suchas Project Management, agile frameworks, and business presentation skills.• Invested 20+ hours of interview preparation and industry-specific training, leading to a 90% increase in callbacks and a 30% increase in interview success rates.

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  Wells Fargo

  Feb 2024 - Mar 2024

  Housing Affordability Student Analyst

  • Developed strategic goals for financial, consumer, internal process, and workforce culture areas, leading to a 3-year transformation strategy to enhance wealth-building opportunities in underrepresented communities.• Collaborated with a team of 6 pre-professionals to create 12-page presentation for Enterprise’s $20M Housing Affordability Breakthrough Challenge, competing nationally against 400+ proposals.• Conducted a feasibility study and established decision-making criteria to ensure recommendations aligned with sustainability, customer-centricity, efficiency, and compliance.• Proposed multiple solutions for housing affordability, including community land trusts, innovative financing, homeownership assistance, and rental housing preservation. Show less

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  Project Destined

  Aug 2024 - now

  Real Estate Development Intern, Greystar

  • Collaborated with 12 students and 2 mentors to prepare a pitch for a $200 million real estate development deal, utilizing underwriting, valuation, and risk assessment techniques.• Engaged in 6 weekly training sessions led by a Columbia University Graduate School Professor, deepening knowledge of real estate development fundamentals.• Conducted analysis during a site visit to a Greystar Development Asset, applying market analysis and property evaluation techniques, improving feasibility by 30%. Show less

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  Make A Play Foundation

  Sept 2024 - now

  MAP Diamond League Investment Fellow ‘24

  • Selected as 1 of 50 athletes to participate in a two-part fellowship designed to prepare under-resourced athletes for professional success in the financial services industry.• Invested 20+ hours of virtual training in accounting, wall street prep, technical interviews, and industry-specific banking skills.

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  Walker & Dunlop

  Oct 2024 - now

  Incoming 2025 GSE Underwriting Intern