Honor Society® member
Ayanna Mckenzie
- business management
- Class of 2026
- Pensacola, Fl
Member since April 2025
About
I am Ayanna McKenzie, a dedicated Business Management student with an Associate’s in Culinary Management. With over four years of leadership experience in retail and a strong background in hospitality and culinary direction, I bring a unique balance of creativity, organization, and management expertise. As a single mother and honor society member, I am committed to academic excellence, professional growth, and creating opportunities that empower others. My long-term goal is to expand my personal brand, SHE – Sophisticated. Hungry. Empowered. – into a platform that blends nutrition, business, and creative direction.
Education
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University of phoenix
business management/BS
2023 – 2026
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Pensacola State College
Culinary management/AS
2016 – 2018
Honors and awards
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president's list
4.0 Gpa recognition/ UOPX
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nsls member
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national honor society
Lifetime
Goals and interests
- Career goal
Future career interests include leadership roles in business operations, brand management, and nutrition-focused entrepreneurship. I am passionate about merging my culinary background with business management to create innovative solutions in catering, wellness, and creative brand development.
- Graduate school interests
Interested in pursuing a Master’s degree in Business Administration (MBA) or a Nutrition/Dietetics specialization to further blend business leadership with health and wellness expertise.
- Outside the classroom
• Culinary arts and recipe development
• Fashion and creative brand direction
• Fitness and healthy living (lost 135 lbs through meal planning & wellness)
• Writing and content creation
• Traveling and cultural exploration
Experience
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Culinary director
Memory Care Facility
Jan 2020 – Present
Volunteering
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Actively involved in community outreach and nonprofit fundraising initiatives, including supporting organizations that provide mosquito nets to prevent malaria in developing countries. I also participate in local service projects and mentorship opportunities.
Languages
- English (US) Advanced
Additional information
Organizations
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national society for leadership and success (nsls)
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Honor Society
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SHE – Sophisticated. Hungry. Empowered. (Founder/Creative Director)
