Maggie Stewart
Experiences
Leadership Study Abroad Awards Work
Programming Sample Works Interests

Leadership Experience

Treasurer | Society of Peer Mentors (SPM)

February 2023 - February 2024
Executive board for 2022-23

Photo Credit to Society of Peer Mentors

LinkedIn Post | Photo Collage

I maintained accurate financial records for SPM activities and dues records for 128 members. In addition to facilitating communication between executive officers, Fundraising Chair, and Webmaster, I also managed and collaborated on fundraising events with the Fundraising Chair and its committee, launching a fundraiser to sell new shirts. I also initiated the effort to submit SPM-branded items for the time capsule celebrating the LSU Student Union's 60th birthday.

Geaux Engineering Team Leader | SPM

August 2021, August 2022, August 2023
Geaux Engineering 2023

Photo Credit to Society of Peer Mentors

LinkedIn Post | Photo Collage

I supervised a design challenge for a group of 6-8 College of Engineering freshmen, guiding them through their chosen project by asking leading questions and fostering collaborative problem-solving discussions. I also participated in 2 panel discussions, addressing inquiries related to my internship experiences and sharing insights on my campus involvement experiences.

In August 2023, my team was awarded 2nd place in their category for their Arduino project!

Treasurer | Phi Sigma Pi (PSP)

May 2022 - May 2023
PSP Executive Board 2022-23

Photo Credit to PSP Gamma Theta chapter

Infographic | LinkedIn Post | Photo Collage

I created and managed the organization's budget by tracking 16 officers' individual expenses, ensuring reimbursements and fines were addressed in a timely manner. I also organized and conducted 2 meetings of 8 members to discuss the semester's dues scholarship distribution, assuring confidentiality for each applicant's information.

Fundraising Chair | PSP

May 2021 - May 2022
PSP Group Photo at a Group Outing

Photo Credit to PSP Gamma Theta chapter

Infographic | Photo Collage

I planned and executed 10-12 events per semester to raise funds, gathering and incorporating member feedback after each event. I raised about $700 funds more than the expected incoming funds in 2021-22 academic year.

Study Abroad Experience

LSU in London and Edinburgh

Faculty-Led | Summer 2023

LinkedIn Post

In addition to visiting London, Ambleside, and Edinburgh, we took a few excursions to Bath, Stonehenge, Oxford, and Glasgow. After being immersed living in the UK and studying the dialects of the British Isles and history of the English language, I gained a greater understanding of British/Scottish culture and the intricacies of dialects and languages. My favorite memory was navigating the London Underground by myself for the first time to have a solo lunch outing, where I enjoyed a 4-course meal with Japanese Wagyu and authentic hand-grated wasabi!

Awards

Halliburton Scholar | Halliburton Scholars Program

2022-23 & 2023-24
A photo of myself at the Halliburton Scholarship banquet in Spring 2023

A photo of myself at the Halliburton Scholars banquet (Spring 2023)

As a student in the College of Engineering with an interest in the Oil & Gas industry, I applied for and was awarded one of 25 spots in the Halliburton Scholars Program, accompanied by a corresponding scholarship.

Through this program, I have been able to develop my professional, leadership, networking, and teamwork skills in a variety of workshops and team-building excursions.

Scholarship Recipient | S&B Engineers and Constructors

Fall 2022, Spring 2023, Fall 2023
A photo of myself and other recipients at the S&B Scholarship Banquet in Fall 2023

S&B Scholarship Banquet (Fall 2023)

The S&B Engineers and Constructors Scholarship in Engineering is awarded to upperclassmen whose enrolled credit hours and current work hours sum up to at least 30 hours per week.

Over the past few semesters, I have been enrolled in 16 credit hours and worked one or more part-time jobs while in school. This scholarship has provided me financial and personal support by boosting my confidence and affirming the value of my commitment to classes, jobs, and extracurriculars.

Brother of the Year, Most Organized, Most Reliable | PSP

Spring 2022 & Spring 2023
A photo of myself at the PSP Awards Banquet in 2022

Photo Credit to Phi Sigma Pi Gamma Theta Chapter



At the end of the year banquet, for 2 years consecutively, I was nominated and voted by my peers for the superlatives Most Organized, Most Reliable, and Brother of the Year, which is awarded to a member of the organization that goes above and beyond in their contributions to the organization and exemplifies qualities in Scholarship, Leadership, and Fellowship.

Sophomore Honors Distinction | LSU Honors College

September 2022
OHC Sophomore Honors Distinction Award

Photo Credit to LSU Ogden Honors College (OHC)

LinkedIn Post

Sophomore Honors Distinction is awarded to LSU Ogden Honors College students who completed at least 20 hours of Honors and departmental honors courses and obtained at least a 3.5 cumulative, LSU, and Honors GPA by the end of their fourth semester.

President's Honor Roll | LSU

Fall 2020, 2022, 2023 & Spring 2021, 2023
LSU Logo

Photo Credit to LSU

President's Honor Roll is awarded to students who take at least 15 credit hours and obtain at least a 4.0 semester GPA. Each semester, I took between 15 and 17 credit hours and obtained between a 4.0 and 4.22 semester GPA.

Achieving President's Honor Roll was a goal I set for myself in my freshman year, and I am happy to be able to say I've obtained this honor 5 times in my college career!

Dean's List | LSU

Fall 2021 & Spring 2022
LSU Logo

Photo Credit to LSU

Dean's List is awarded to students who take at least 15 credit hours and obtain a 3.5 to a 3.9 semester GPA. In Fall 2021 and Spring 2022, I took 16 credit hours each semester and obtained a 3.83 and 3.98 semester GPA, respectively.

Work Experience

Data Engineering & Business Automation Intern | BBP Sales

March 2023 - Present
BBP Sales logo

Photo Credit to BBP Sales

Internship

I have greatly enhanced my comprehension of business practices through hands-on experiences, specifically in training 40 document-scraping AI models for parsing invoices and order acknowledgments. Additionally, I successfully created an API link between two accounting systems to improve our accounting team's work efficiency. I have also improved my communication skills by collaborating with a diverse team on the development of an accounting module for a new ERP system.

Teaching Assistant | LSU Division of Computer Science

August 2021 - Present
LSU logo

Photo Credit to LSU

Part-time

In the lab, I coordinated with other Teaching Assistants to answer questions for a room of 30 students. I learned how to ask thought-provoking questions and quickly adjust my explanations of programming concepts based on each student's proficiency and learning style. I also mentored 2 groups each with 6 students through their project development and facilitated communication between the designated team leader and the professor.

Volunteer Judge | Congressional App Challenge

November 2023
Congressional App Challenge logo

Photo Credit to Congressional App Challenge

Volunteer

As a former participant in the Congressional App Challenge (LA District 6, 2017 - 3rd place), I felt a strong desire to contribute and give back to one of the programs that had played a role in shaping my interest in technology and innovation. Serving in this capacity allowed me to evaluate the innovative solutions developed by students and communicate with the specific district's communication representative about judging criteria and deadlines.

Software Engineering Intern | Vigilus

May 2022 - January 2023
Vigilus logo

Photo Credit to Vigilus

Internship

In a fast-paced environment, I collaborated with other interns and senior developers to produce a cross-functional application for a variety of clients. I attended weekly meetings with the team to troubleshoot issues hindering development, where I embraced challenges and opportunities for growth and fostered teamwork by reaching out for help when needed. I also participated in biweekly meetings with clients to provide updates and obtain feedback on the project.

2024 Margaret Stewart

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