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Maxine Cain

Bloomington,Indiana

Summary

Journalism student driven by commitment hold up the art of storytelling as a ground for meaningful human connection, a catalyst for public education, and a crucial component in advancing social reform to create a more equitable society. I am seeking an internship at the Herald Times to learn from professionals I admire, and build my portfolio before entering the workforce. I hope to strengthen the team with my passion for local journalism, writing and photography skills, and extensive experience in leveraging social media as a transformative tool.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Barista

Bloomington Bagel
09.2024 - Current
  • Working 20-30 hours as a full time student, demonstrating strong time management skills
  • Contributing to a positive team environment through effective communication and collaboration with colleagues
  • Providing customers with quality bagel sandwiches and specialty coffee drinks and ensuring a clean, healthy space

Head Podcast Host and Creative Director

Season Magazine, Indiana University
10.2023 - Current
  • Developing and maintaining strong relationships with guests for compelling interviews and conversations
  • Improving audience retention by consistently delivering informative, entertaining, and thought-provoking content.
  • Crafting engaging show notes to accompany each episode release, providing additional context and resources for listeners
  • Editing episodes using professional audio software to maintain optimal sound quality throughout each recording

Director of Marketing and Communications

National Non-profit Leadership Alliance at IU
01.2023 - Current
  • Coordinating and host guest speaker events, conducted live interviews on their experiences in the non-profit sector
  • Managing social media accounts to maximize outreach, recruitment, and event promotion
  • Photographing all community service events and team-building activities
  • Assisting in coordinating collaborations between the club and local, national, and international nonprofit organizations
  • Creating educational graphics to present at meetings using canva and adobe creative suite

Vintage Clothing Dealer

Land of the Lost Vintage USA
02.2019 - Current
  • Sourcing high quality vintage pieces through thrift stores, estate sales, and online market spaces, ensuring diverse and appealing inventory to appeal to our global customer base and align with sustainability standards
  • Preserving the culture of the brand that was brought to life 30 years ago while implementing new strategies (such as social media marketing) to promote growth.
  • Contributing to our 21,000 positive reviews, and five star ratings in all five categories- making us a top rated seller
  • Conducting thorough research on vintage fashion trends, brand histories, and market values to accurately price and provide detailed descriptions and measurements
  • Photographing items, providing accurate descriptions & measurements on eBay, and handling our guaranteed same-day shipping

Art Teacher

Crossroads YMCA
05.2024 - 08.2024
  • Designed and implemented engaging lesson plans tailored to various age groups and created an environment fostering creativity, skill development, and artistic expression for youth
  • Selected, prepared, and organized materials and supplies needed for over 200 children to complete the daily craft activity
  • Completed all required documentation such as incident reports and attendance records in a timely, accurate manner
  • Managed drop-off and pick-up procedures received employee of the month for interacting professionally and enthusiastically with guardians and dissolving any confusion or conflict that arose, offering clear communication and support
  • Attended multiple DEI training sessions virtually, and actively made sure my classroom was a positive, inclusive space for all

Director of Marketing and Community Outreach

Collins Living-Learning Center
09.2022 - 05.2023
  • Wrote and mass distributed a weekly newsletter, "The Gnome News"
  • Consistently monitored and updated the official CLLC website
  • Overlooked the email account, promptly and appropriately responded to all inquires
  • Managed social media accounts, created both informative and entertaining content
  • Facilitated bi-weekly meetings for my committee, contributed to bi-weekly executive board meetings, held weekly office hours, hosted community-building gatherings, and participated in university sponsored events
  • Worked closely with other university departments such as housing and student affairs to align marketing efforts and leverage resources effectively

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Journalism

Indiana University Bloomington
Bloomington, IN
05-2026

High School Diploma -

Crown Point High School
Crown Point, IN
06-2022

Skills

  • Interviewing, preparing for discussions and actively listening to adapt
  • Writing, AP style
  • Word press, Adobe software, and content management systems such as hootsuite
  • Fostering community connection, and supporting long-term professional relationships
  • Photography and Videography
  • Social media marketing
  • Mass emails/newsletters
  • Podcasting
  • Generating educational, entertaining content ideas and pitching to a group with an open mind
  • Short-term and long-term research
  • Ambitious to take on new tasks and learn new skills

Timeline

Barista

Bloomington Bagel
09.2024 - Current

Art Teacher

Crossroads YMCA
05.2024 - 08.2024

Head Podcast Host and Creative Director

Season Magazine, Indiana University
10.2023 - Current

Director of Marketing and Communications

National Non-profit Leadership Alliance at IU
01.2023 - Current

Director of Marketing and Community Outreach

Collins Living-Learning Center
09.2022 - 05.2023

Vintage Clothing Dealer

Land of the Lost Vintage USA
02.2019 - Current

Bachelor of Arts - Journalism

Indiana University Bloomington

High School Diploma -

Crown Point High School

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