Maia West
Bainbridge Island
Summary
Dynamic professional with a strong background in customer service and event planning, honed at OfficeMax and the Gig Harbor Visitor's Center. Proven ability to engage clients and support successful events through effective communication and organizational skills. Adept at fundraising and operations support, ensuring smooth and impactful experiences.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Volunteer
Gig Harbor Visitor's Center
06.2024 - 08.2024
- Supported engaging, fun, and smooth-running events by helping with organization and planning.
- Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.
- Assisted with special events and programs.
- Maintained clean, neat, and operational facilities to serve program needs.
- Educated groups about key events in history and current preservation strategies
- Arranged and analyzed historical information to evaluate significance and organize representations while highlighting findings.
Sales Associate
OfficeMax
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Engaged with customers to build rapport and loyalty.
- Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.
- Answered customer questions about sizing, accessories, and merchandise care.
- Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Public History
Union College
Schenectady, NY06-2026
Skills
- Fundraising
- Recordkeeping
- Operations support
- Event planning
- Customer service
- Professional demeanor
- Sales expertise
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Limited Working
Italian
Limited Working
Timeline
Volunteer
Gig Harbor Visitor's Center
06.2024 - 08.2024
Sales Associate
OfficeMax
06.2023 - 08.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Public History
Union College