Katherine O'Meara

Katherine O'Meara

English Speaking Host

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Store Management Executive Development Program Manager Business Administration Executive at Macy's

  • Education

    • University of Florida

      2015 - 2019
      Bachelor’s Degree Business Administration with a Specialization in Chinese and a minor in Applied Economics Senior

      Activities and Societies: - Heavener School of Business: Florida Leadership Academy, Leadership Development Program, Florida Business Leadership Society, Florida Women in Business - Sigma Kappa Sorority: Assistant Vice President of Alumni Relations - Chinese American Student Association Recipient of: Florida Bright Futures Scholarship, 2015-2019 Florida Rotary Club Student Honors Scholarship, 2015,2016 Heart of the City Leadership Scholarship, 2015,2016,2017

    • Griffith College Dublin

      2017 - 2017
      Study Abroad International Business Third Year

      I studied here as a foreign exchange student from the University of Florida. I participated in International Programs and took Masters level International Business Courses, specializing in International Human Resource Management and Finance.

  • Experience

    • KKTalkee

      Oct 2015 - Dec 2016
      English Speaking Host

      - Enhanced understanding of Chinese language and business practices by mentoring 600 native Chinese speakers on ways to enhance their English skills through the I-Phone application KKTalkee.- Collaborated in online platforms with supervisors to create weekly lesson plans and stream times while accounting for a time difference from Beijing, China to Orlando, FL.

    • First Presbyterian Church of Orlando

      May 2016 - Aug 2017
      Finance and Leadership Summer Intern

      Aided the First Presbyterian Church of Orlando’s Youth Department staff in organizing their financial reports for the past two summers calendars and organized all department information through Microsoft Excel • Coordinated with a team of seven staff members and seven fellow interns to organize and plan Camp Twain for 400 middle school and high school students from the Orlando area• Created student leader program for the top 50 high school students, selecting them based on high leadership and academic potential, teaching applicable finance and leadership skills necessary for success in future business education Show less

    • Study Edge

      Dec 2016 - Jun 2017
      Course Contact

      - Created detailed, biweekly course notes and study guides for Financial Accounting classes at the University of Florida for over 700 students. While consulting with upper management in weekly meetings to integrate new content and teaching styles.

    • CAPA The Global Education Network

      Sept 2017 - Dec 2017
      CAPA Student Ambassador

      CAPA Student Council President: -Coordinated four leadership development events throughout the semester for 50 international students studying at Griffith college, DublinCAPA Globalization Day Conference Interning Abroad Guest Speaker:-Engaged in a Global Business- Globalization Partnership Conference with over 400 CAPA personnel in the London and Florence offices to discuss the benefits of interning abroad and how to increase the positives of Globalization in our home countriesThis Global Study Abroad provider connects universities in the united states with global education opportunities and internship offers in all major fields• Engaged in a Global Business- Globalization Partnership Conference with over 400 CAPA personnel in the London and Florence offices to discuss the benefits of interning abroad and how to increase the positives of Globalization • Actively exchanged ideas in weekly leadership and career focused workshops, developed professionalism and business ethics while acquiring in depth knowledge of business ethics and practices through training and leading company case competition teams to innovate business plans Show less

    • Drumcondra Credit Union

      Sept 2017 - Dec 2017
      Finance Intern

      Developed and initiated an innovative business plan for this small credit union in Ireland using finance and accounting controls systems to lift a 20,000€ capped lending restriction, allowing loans to reach upwards of 100,000€ • Successfully led a team of two other interns in a presentation to the Board of Directors of an innovative business plan, which analyzed and solved problems related to the firm’s bad debts, loans in arrears, and the slow economic growth within the union due to macro-economic trends• Underwent four weeks of underwriting training directly with the risk and compliance officer to evaluate consumer loan decisions Show less

    • Macy's

      Jun 2018 - Aug 2018
      Macy’s Executive Store Management Intern

      Created a capstone project, while shadowing my sales manager, to re-merchandise and increase sales for Michael Kors women’s shoes and handbags in the Macy’s South Florida District, applying sales reports in order to increase profits• Developed a new sales strategy for the center core business (beauty, women’s shoes, and handbags) that increased profits by $22,000 during the eight-week internship through the professional training of colleagues, hosting outside sales events and in-store product development seminars• Facilitated monthly learning seminars for sales supervisors on how to properly assess, analyze, and implement 4 major sales reports to effectively understand the status of the business regarding sales revenue, inventory, and clientele Show less

    • Macy's

      Jul 2019 - now
      • Manager, Business Administration

        Feb 2022 - now
      • Operationas and Visual Merchandising Manager

        Mar 2021 - Feb 2022
      • Retail Sales Manager

        Jul 2019 - Feb 2021
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Microsoft office

      Pearson VUE
      Jan 2015
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Katherine O'Meara
      Order of Omega all Greek Honor Society - Jan 2017 Awarded membership to the Order of Omega Honor Society for maintaining a GPA of over a 3.5 and for my great involvement across the UF campus
    • Awarded to Katherine O'Meara
      Warrington College Deans List Warrington College of Business 2016 -Recognized as Dean's List Scholar for maintaining a GPA of over a 3.5
    • Awarded to Katherine O'Meara
      AP Scholar College Board 2015 Awarded for completing eleven AP exams with above passing scores
    • Awarded to Katherine O'Meara
      Girl's State The American Legion Auxiliary Jun 2014 Awarded to top excelling Juniors with a passion for government. Served as a lead member of the House of representatives, passing eleven bills including one written by Katherine O'Meara: "Traffic Safety, and the Prohibition of Electronics while Operating a motor Vehicle, Regulations Act"
    • Awarded to Katherine O'Meara
      Hugh O'​ Brian Youth Leadership Award HOBY Conferences Jun 2013 Awarded to top Sophomore students who have displayed strong leadership skills and excellence in achedimia
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Vacation Bible School Director

      Issued by First Presbyterian Church of Orlando on Jul 2012
      First Presbyterian Church of OrlandoAssociated with Katherine O'Meara