Maxfield Theroux
MINNEAPOLIS,MN
Summary
Results-driven student with excellent organizational and communication skills. Successful at accomplishing student projects. Strong analytical thinker and problem solver quick to learn new processes. Analytical professional with technical knowledge and critical thinking skills to thrive in data-driven environments. Tackles challenges with positivity and drive to overcome. Works great alone or with others and consistently exceeds expectations.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Intern
Minnesota State Senate
Minneapolis, Minnesota
01.2024 - Current
- Supported senior staff members in the completion of complex projects within deadlines.
- Attended meetings between Senators and their constituents or representatives from outside organizations.
- Maintained professionality and efficiency while working closely with leadership.
- Compiled legislative research on various topics related to policy initiatives.
- Attended committee hearings and briefings to gain an understanding of current issues facing Congress.
- Organized documents for filing in accordance with established procedures.
- Prepared summary reports of legislation under consideration by committees or subcommittees.
- Assisted with special projects including mailings, surveys, petitions, newsletters.
- Researched articles relevant to legislative activities that were published in newspapers or other media sources.
Designated Sales Associate (Management)
Nordstrom
Minnetonka, MN
06.2023 - Current
- Worked with fellow sales team members to achieve group targets.
- Trained employees on additional job positions to maintain coverage of roles.
- Enhanced team member performance through use of strategic and tactical approaches, motivational coaching and training.
- Developed trusting relationships with customers by making personal connections.
- Built and maintained relationships with peers and upper management to drive team success.
- Sold various products by explaining unique features and educating customers on proper application or usage.
- Monitored staff performance and addressed issues.
- Increased purchase amounts by cross-selling with similar products.
- Reviewed files, recordings and other documents to obtain information to respond to requests.
- Coached, mentored and trained team members in order to improve their job performance.
Student Senator
University of Minnesota
Minneapolis, MN
02.2023 - Current
- Upheld strong constituent relations with public meetings, community events and robust feedback system through office staff.
- Reviewed concerns of constituents to determine required governmental action.
- Debated new bills and proposed amendments to existing legislature.
- Attended committee meetings and reviewed bills, held hearings and changed and refined words before sending bills for vote.
- Understood and followed oral and written directions.
- Wrote and passed legislation to represent interest of University of Minnesota students.
Tutor
Self-employeed
Minneapolis, MN
10.2023 - Current
- Helped students review and understand previous lessons to make connection with new lesson.
- Assisted students in finding useful study methods to enhance academic performance.
- Provided private instruction to individual or small groups of students to improve academic performance and prepare for academic or occupational tests.
- Assessed student progress at each session, making recommendations that increased effectiveness of tutoring and lessons.
- Conducted study exercises to help student pass class exam or improve scores on standardized tests.
- Met with students to clarify and review concepts taught in class and solve specific problems.
Cashier
Scheels
Eden Prairie, MN
06.2020 - 12.2021
- Operated cash register or POS system to receive payment by cash, check and credit card.
- Answered product questions with up-to-date knowledge of sales and store promotions.
- Worked closely with front-end staff to assist customers.
- Used suggestive selling techniques to promote add-on sales.
- Learned roles of other departments to provide coverage and keep store operational.
- Delivered high level of customer service to patrons using active listening and engagement skills.
- Trained new team members in cash register operation, stock procedures and customer services.
Associate
Men's Wearhouse
Eden Prairie, MN
12.2018 - 07.2020
- Built and maintained relationships with peers and upper management to drive team success.
- Performed register sales transactions quickly and accurately to comply with established cash control procedures and customer service guidelines.
- Supported management team to facilitate task completion and meet performance goals.
- Promoted sales initiatives to support company brand.
- Investigated and resolved issues to drive better service for customers and employees.
- Communicated clearly with customers in person and via telephone, driving positive experiences.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Economics
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
Minneapolis, MNBachelor of Arts - Music
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
Minneapolis, MNMinor - Business Management
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
Minneapolis, MNSkills
- Result Interpretation
- Punctual and Reliable
- Research and Analysis
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Time Management
- Decision Making
Accomplishments
- Leading store credit card sales person.
- Youngest person ever hired at Men's Wearhouse (14).
- Received multiple raises due to exemplary job performance.
- Trained many new employees.
- Consistently developed relationships with customers and maintained those relationships upon their return.
- Received promotion after two months due to meeting multiple goals and exemplary performance with countless satisfied clients.
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
Intern
Minnesota State Senate
01.2024 - Current
Tutor
Self-employeed
10.2023 - Current
Designated Sales Associate (Management)
Nordstrom
06.2023 - Current
Student Senator
University of Minnesota
02.2023 - Current
Cashier
Scheels
06.2020 - 12.2021
Associate
Men's Wearhouse
12.2018 - 07.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Economics
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
Bachelor of Arts - Music
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
Minor - Business Management
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
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