Ryan McKenzie

I am a recent college graduate from Villanova University. I am very motivated to start working in aviation as I realized about a year ago that is where my real passion lies. I am trying to get my first job in the industry right now and I am starting a part time online masters program in the fall in order to learn more about aviation and become a more qualified candidate.

Internship at Hightower Advisors (June 2021 – August 2021)

• Assisted advisors in day-to-day work
• Helped organize their client database and remove errors
• Shadowed advisors and learned how they best assist their clients with wealth management and investment recommendations

Clinical Research Assistant at Washington University School of Medicine (May 2021 – June 2022)

• Helped run clinical research on the effectiveness of the first-ever outpatient Pritikin Intensive Cardiac Rehabilitation (ICR) program, which focuses on improving mental health, diet quality, physical performance, and cardiovascular risk factors and outcomes for patients suffering from heart disease.
• Helped measure and record patients' first week and 24th week data. Data included patients' weight, body fat percentage, grip strength, and plasma cholesterol levels.
• Organized files to make sure the study team had paper copies of patients' data and consent forms and made sure they were under double lock per Institutional Review Board protocols.

Instructor at Synergy Hockey Camp (June 2022– August 2023)

• Coached and supervised 6-14 year olds in week long hockey summer camps from 8 AM to 4 PM

Summer Intern at Regal Bay Investment Group (June 2024– August 2024)

• Helped with stock research and due diligence for Regal Bay and gave my feedback to advisors
• Created organized spreadsheet of companies and funds to track

Entry Level GIS Analyst at Actalent contractor assigned to T-Kartor (September 2025– November 2025)

• Digitized Hydrography and transportation networks
• Obtained Security Clearance for role

Bachelor's in Geography, with Minors in Economics and Sustainability – Villanova University (2021-2025)

High School Diploma – Ladue Horton Watkins High School (2017-2021)