Maddox Anderson
Boca Raton,FL
Summary
Driven and adaptable college student with experience working closely with people, solving problems, and turning individual ideas into meaningful experiences. Strong communicator who works well in fast-paced environments and enjoys learning new skills and taking on new challenges. Brings a combination of professionalism, creativity, attention to detail, and genuine interest in helping others. Currently pursuing biological sciences with long-term goals in the medical field.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Candle Maker
The Candle Pour
Tampa, FL
2026.05 - Current
- Guided customers through the custom candle-making experience, helping them translate personal scent preferences and creative ideas into unique candle creations.
- Consulted with customers to understand their desired fragrances, atmosphere, and overall vision, recommending scent combinations that aligned with their preferences.
- Created custom candles by carefully measuring, blending, and working with fragrance oils and wax to produce high-quality finished products.
- Built strong customer relationships through attentive communication, personalized recommendations, and a welcoming experience from start to finish.
- Assisted customers from initial concept through final product, bringing their olfactory ideas to life through hands-on craftsmanship and creative problem solving.
- Managed multiple customer experiences efficiently while maintaining attention to detail, product quality, and cleanliness in a fast-paced environment.
- Educated customers on fragrance characteristics and helped them explore different scent combinations to create personalized and memorable products.
Leather Worker
Mack Belts
Tampa, FL
2023.12 - Current
- Crafted leather products by cutting patterns into leather pieces using a knife or scissors.
- Sorted through various types of hides in order to select appropriate materials for specific projects.
- Provided customer service assistance in selecting appropriate styles and colors for requested items.
- Assembled finished products including wallets, purses, belts, shoes, bags and saddles.
- Performed quality control inspections on finished items prior to shipment to customers.
- Developed templates for production runs of standard items in order to streamline the manufacturing process.
- Managed inventory levels of raw materials and supplies necessary for crafting jobs.
- Maintained and operated leatherworking tools, such as punches, hammers, skivers, and stitching machines.
- Trained new personnel on proper use of equipment needed for craftsmanship tasks.
- Stitched leather by hand or using machine.
- Added buckles and details using various machine and hand tools.
Worship Team Member
Grace Family Church
Lutz, FL
2021.01 - Current
- Exploring different genres of Christian music while maintaining a focus on scriptural accuracy in lyrics.
- Organizing and rehearsing music selections for upcoming services.
- Assisting in recruiting, training, and mentoring new members of the worship team.
- Creating song arrangements that are creative yet respectful of traditional performance styles.
- Participating in regular meetings with church staff regarding updates on current projects or initiatives involving music ministry elements.
- Implementing feedback from pastoral staff regarding changes or improvements needed for various aspects of the music ministry program.
- Leading congregational singing and playing musical instruments with a team of musicians.
- Cultivating an atmosphere of reverence and holiness within the sanctuary during services.
Food Service Worker
Revelations Cafe
Lutz, FL
2022.03 - 2025.08
- Responded promptly to customer inquiries regarding menu items or special requests.
- Assisted in the preparation of food items according to recipes and instructions.
- Replenished condiments at customer tables as needed.
- Adhered to safety procedures when handling sharp objects or hazardous materials.
- Prepared beverages such as coffee, tea, soda.
- Maintained cleanliness standards for all service areas including dining room, kitchen and storage areas.
- Operated dishwashing machines safely and efficiently.
- Greeted customers upon arrival in the dining area.
- Stocked supplies such as food, dishes, utensils, and cleaning materials.
- Monitored inventory levels of food items used during meal services.
- Served meals to customers in a friendly and courteous manner.
- Performed opening and closing duties as assigned by management.
- Assisted with inventory management and restocking supplies as needed.
- Cleaned kitchen areas, equipment and utensils.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Neuroscience
Florida Atlantic University
Boca Raton, FLSkills
- Data analysis
- Customer service
- Inventory management
- Project management
- Critical thinking
- Time management
- Effective communication
- Team collaboration
- Worship leading
- Stage presence
- Rhythmic accuracy
- Improvisational skills
- Artistic vision
- Hand-eye coordination
Affiliations
- I enjoy reading both fiction and nonfiction, and teaching myself new skills and philosophies.
- I have a passion for music performance and production across a multitude of genres and styles.
- I am a Multi-instrumentalist and singer.
- I enjoy writing fictional stories as well as spoken word.
Accomplishments
- A poem I wrote was chosen to be submitted in an international literary magazine.
- Graduated High School with a 3.90 unweighted, 5.76 weighted GPA
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Candle Maker
The Candle Pour
2026.05 - Current
Leather Worker
Mack Belts
2023.12 - Current
Food Service Worker
Revelations Cafe
2022.03 - 2025.08
Worship Team Member
Grace Family Church
2021.01 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Neuroscience
Florida Atlantic University