Maxwell K Kandas
Scottsdale
Summary
Hospitality professional with a background in interpersonal leadership and eagerness to excel in a dynamic work environment. Proven ability to create a welcoming, genuine environment and deliver high-quality service for customers. Known for strong team collaboration and adaptability to changing demands. Possesses key skills in drink preparation, customer engagement, and maintaining a clean workspace.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Baker
Crumbl Cookies
06.2024 - 06.2025
- Oversaw daily baking operations, ensuring adherence to quality standards and safety protocols.
- Trained new staff on baking techniques and equipment usage, fostering a collaborative team environment
- Operated and maintained bakery equipment, including ovens and mixers.
- Provided excellent customer service, answering questions about products and offering personalized recommendations based on individual preferences.
Assistant Farm Manager
Saint Vincent DePaul
05.2025 - 06.2025
- Coordinated daily farm operations, ensuring efficient workflow and adherence to schedules.
- Organized the farm's equipment in the farm's storage sheds.
- Fed livestock, watered crops, harvested produce, and delivered produce to the main facility's warehouse.
- Organized volunteer groups throughout the farm. I was able to teach them about the crops we were growing as well as the sustainable technologies we were implementing.
Crisis Line Volunteer
Crisis Text Line
06.2023 - 01.2024
- Ensure that each individual received adequate support after initial contact.
- Utilized active listening techniques to identify key issues faced by callers and respond accordingly with empathy.
- Reported high-risk situations to supervisors or emergency services to protect well-being of texters.
- Maintain confidentiality of all callers’ information, following established protocols and guidelines.
- Collaborate with crisis hotline shift leaders to ensure smooth shift transitions between texters and asked supervisors for guidance or tips on how to improve my skills.
- Chose my own hours and managed my work schedule to ensure the best service I could offer while also keeping my mental health protected.
Volunteer Coordinator
Sailing at ASU
01.2025 - 05.2025
- Coordinated volunteer recruitment efforts to enhance community engagement and participation.
- Managed scheduling and logistics for volunteer events, ensuring smooth operations.
- Ensured approximately 30 sailing team members were present at all mandatory volunteer events.
- Worked alongside organizations like Feed My Starving Children, Saint Vincent DePaul, Pat's Run, Arizona Yacht Club, etc.
Babysitter
Babysitter
10.2019 - Current
- Looked after up to 5 children ages six and under.
- Planned age-appropriate activities to engage children.
- Helped children through personal issues by offering caring, age-appropriate support.
- Enforced bedtime routines and encouraged healthy habits such as brushing teeth and washing hands regularly.
- Reinforced good social skills, sharing and teamwork.
- Prepared and served meals, ensuring proper nutrition and dietary needs were met.
Education
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Sustainability
Arizona State University Barrett
Tempe05-2025
High School -
Brophy College Prep
Phoenix05-2023
Skills
- Time management
- Good with kids
- Cooking & baking
- Gardening
- Can drive, swim, sail, bike, and skateboard
- Cleanliness & organization
- Unsurpassed optimism
- Singing and vocal percussions
- Group management
- Creative
- Can use Onshape
- Friendly & welcoming
- Conflict resolution
- Patience and empathy
- Interior Design
- Clear Communication
- Excitement towards learning new skills
- Friendly
- Collaboration and cooperation
- Always on time or early
LANGUAGE
English - Native
Timeline
Assistant Farm Manager
Saint Vincent DePaul
05.2025 - 06.2025
Volunteer Coordinator
Sailing at ASU
01.2025 - 05.2025
Baker
Crumbl Cookies
06.2024 - 06.2025
Crisis Line Volunteer
Crisis Text Line
06.2023 - 01.2024
Babysitter
Babysitter
10.2019 - Current
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Sustainability
Arizona State University Barrett
High School -
Brophy College Prep