Maya Nelson
Zebulon,NC
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Hostess
Rustic Roots
01.2022 - Current
- Handled high-pressure situations with composure, effectively managing large parties or unexpected events during busy shifts.
- Assisted in training new host staff, sharing best practices for maintaining a professional demeanor and efficient work habits.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, balancing responsibilities such as answering phone calls, greeting guests, and updating reservation logs simultaneously.
- Proactively assisted servers during busy times, helping to expedite food delivery and maintain high levels of guest satisfaction throughout their meal.
Education
High School Diploma -
Oak Creek Academy
Zebulon, NC06.2024
No Degree - Senior Scholar
Meredith College
Raleigh, NC01.2024
Performances
Notable performances include recitals and masterclasses including:
- Student recitals at Meredith College as a Senior Scholar, 2023
- North Carolina Federation of Music Clubs Winners Recital, 2022
- Masterclass with UNCW professor Elizabeth Loparits, 2022
- Masterclass with Gonzalo Aguilar, 2021
- Masterclass with Valerica Muller, 2021
- Recitals through Meredith Community School of Music 2018-2020, 2023
- Young Artist Auditions Honors 2 recital, 2016
Awards
- Norma Alexander Award, North Carolina Federation of Music Clubs, First Place State Level 2022
- First Place Regional, National Federation of Music Clubs, Very Difficult 1, March 2022
- Superior, National Federation of Music Clubs, Moderately Difficult Class 3, March 2021
- Superior, Young Artist Auditions, Intermediate 2 Honors Division, March 2017
- Second Place, Young Artist Auditions, Intermediate Composition division, March 2017
- Superior, Young Artist Auditions, Intermediate Composition division, March 2017
- First place, Young Artist Auditions, Elementary Composition division, March 2016
- Superior, Young Artist Auditions, Elementary Composition division, March 2016
- Superior, Young Artist Auditions, Concerto 1 Honors division, March 2016
- Excellent, Young Artist Auditions, Intermediate 1 honors division, March 2014
- Superior, Young Artist Auditions, Elementary 1 Standard division, March 2013
Community Service
Volunteered over ten years at Higher Call Christian Church in various positions including:
- Choir, 2014-2019
- Lead Keyboard, 2019-Current
- Serving monthly on the church cleaning crew
- Assisting with planning, setup, and cleaning for special events.
Supporting elderly grandparents by:
- cleaning their house bi-weekly
- picking up groceries
- cooking meals
- doing laundry
- transport to/from appointments
Timeline
Hostess
Rustic Roots
01.2022 - Current
High School Diploma -
Oak Creek Academy
No Degree - Senior Scholar
Meredith College
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