Michael Rachal
980-***-**** **********@**.*** https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-rachal-14a5a3291/ 14805 Resolves Ln Charlotte, N.C.
Education
Virginia Tech Aug 2024 - May 2028
BS in Electrical Engineering
Ardrey Kell High School
High School Diploma Aug 2020 - Jun 2024
Work and Volunteer Experience
Burger21 Aug 2022 - Mar 2024
- Worked as a server, cleaned up tables, kept restaurant tidy, and poured/made the sauces Leukemia and Lymphoma Society Dec 2021 - Mar 2022
- Spearheaded a group consisting of 9 other individuals from my school
- Helped team raise $15,000, exceeding original goal of $10,000, and personally raised $2,800 Camp Volunteer, Morrison YMCA Charlotte Jun 2024 - Aug 2024
- Volunteered at 4 separate camps alongside counselors for a total of 80 hours
- Worked with counselors to provide activities for campers that promoted physical activity and socialization Computer Skills
Microsoft PowerPoint, Matlab, LTspice, Arduino, Solidworks, Quartus, Verilog Awards
AP Scholar with Distinction Jul 2024
- Scored an average of at least 3.5 on all AP Exams and at least a 3 on all 9 AP Exams Extracurriculars
Cross Country 9th - 12th Grade
- Trained 8-10 hours per week while managing rigorous academic schedule
- Led team warmups during senior year
- Improved 5k time by over 4 minutes, from 23 minutes to 19 minutes Student of Classical Piano
- Took lessons for over 7 years, starting in fifth grade 5th - 12th grade
- Played advanced pieces by Bach, Mozart, and Beethoven, improving dexterity and concentration Deca 10th grade
- Competed in Regionals event, where I did Business Services Marketing InspireFly Sep 2024 - Feb 2025
- Member of cubesat design proposal involving coral bleaching Possibilities Summit
- One of 6,000 chosen out of 17,000+ applicants
- Networked with professionals and learned about the firm operations