Maura Smith
New York,NY
Summary
Hardworking and reliable student pursuing seasonal employment with weekend and evening shift options. Seeking entry-level opportunities that enable creativity, incorporate aspects of social interaction, provide a team-oriented environment, and that will grow personal professional experience.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Working & Commisioned Artist
Self-employeed
New York , NY
09.2018 - Current
- Developed a wide-ranging variety of original artwork on commission.
- Worked directly with clients to determine style, price, and deadlines for each piece.
- Organized and participated in a multitude of art exhibitions to showcase and promote work.
- Professionally trained in printmaking, ceramics, pen and ink, watercolor, acrylic, and oil paint.
Volunteer
Midtown Oaks Health and Rehab Center
Altoona, PA
02.2025 - 05.2025
- Facilitated and developed content for the 'A Healthier You' program at Penn State Altoona, serving older adults at Midtown Oaks, which involved collaborative work with students and residents to provide age-centered care.
- Participated in a day-long Penn State symposium titled "Intergenerational Learning and Living in Altoona: Programs, Places, and Possibilities."
- Gained an understanding of the aging demographic, informing strategies for business, community development, and related services.
- Developed a stronger sense of compassionate communication, patience, and empathy.
Simply the Best Kettle Corn
Nicole Freed
Homer City, PA
03.2024 - 12.2024
- Engaged directly with customers in a positive and energetic way through the use of effective interpersonal skills to market and sell products.
- Operated food truck machinery and food preparation stations in a safe and sanitary manner.
- Popped, bagged, and sold kettle corn products.
- Managed food preparation and customer service interactions simultaneously during high-traffic events, like festivals, fairs, and community events.
- Operated POS systems for cash and card transactions.
Animal Caregiver
Self-employeed
New York, NY
10.2022 - 11.2022
- Provided in-home care for multiple cats, including feeding, grooming, playtime, and litter box clean-up.
- Built a relationship of trust among clients via responsiveness to texts, regular photo updates, and overall reliability.y.
Education
Psychology, Sociology
Pennsylvania State University
Altoona, PA05-2027
Visual Arts
Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School
New York01-2023
Skills
- Interpersonal communication
- Artistic creativity
- Problem solving
- Multitasking
- Customer relations
- Marketing/sales
- Communication
- Flexibility
- Public speaking
- Reliability
- Highly responsive to feedback
- Collaborative worker
Timeline
Volunteer
Midtown Oaks Health and Rehab Center
02.2025 - 05.2025
Simply the Best Kettle Corn
Nicole Freed
03.2024 - 12.2024
Animal Caregiver
Self-employeed
10.2022 - 11.2022
Working & Commisioned Artist
Self-employeed
09.2018 - Current
Psychology, Sociology
Pennsylvania State University
Visual Arts
Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School
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