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
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
AWARDS
  • THEMED ENTERTAINMENT ASSOCIATION – PRESIDENT
  • TMU THRILL DESIGN COMPETITION
  • EVERYDAY ENGINEERING AUTOMATION AND ANIMATRONICS - PRESIDENT
  • WALKING STICK PROJECT FOR VISUAL IMPAIRMENTS - CONTRIBUTOR