Maya Skinner
Resourceful University of Calgary student with experience in customer service and food service. Demonstrates strong multitasking and problem-solving skills in fast-paced settings. Experienced in social media marketing and event promotion. Committed to contributing to team success while further developing professional expertise.
Work History
Sales Associate
3 Months- Advised customers on lingerie fit, style, and size selection to support confident purchasing decisions.
- Processed cash, credit, and return transactions accurately through the point-of-sale system.
- Replenished merchandise, organized the stockroom, and maintained floor presentation standards.
- Replenished merchandise, organized stockroom, and maintained floor presentation standards.
Stag Cafe Worker
9 MonthsSTAG Café Worker | Entrepreneurship Program
Shawnigan Lake School | September 2024 – June 2025
Earned a Food Safe Award in recognition of food safety knowledge and practices.
- Served on the marketing team, managing Instagram and TikTok accounts to promote school events and increase student engagement.
- Represented the school through public speaking, promoting events and communicating with students and the wider school community.
- Worked in a fast-paced, high-pressure café environment, demonstrating strong decision-making, time management, and problem-solving skills.
- Made quick, effective decisions while managing multiple responsibilities and maintaining efficiency during busy periods.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure smooth daily operations and deliver quality customer service.
Food Truck
2 Years 3 Months- Cleaned out trailers while coordinating customer service and heavy-lifting responsibilities.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
Education
Dogwood Diploma
- Graduation with Distinction, 2025
- Honour Roll, 2025
- Recipient of English First Peoples 12, 2025
- Outdoor Ed grade 9 Program
- Fashion
American University of Paris: Offered a merit-based entrance scholarship in recognition of academic achievement upon admission.
Summer School Education
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
Academic Entrance Scholarship — University of Victoria (2025)
Awarded a merit-based entrance scholarship valued at over $3,000 in recognition of strong academic achievement, with funding originally offered over a four-year period.
Completed one year of undergraduate studies at the University of Victoria, pursuing a Bachelor of Arts with a major in Political Science from September 2025 to July 2026. Transferred to the University of Calgary in Fall 2026 to continue my undergraduate education.
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
- Member of Arise Fellowship, 2026 to 2027
- Member of Paws United Rescue Society, 2026 to 2027
- Member of UC Pottery Studio, 2026 to 2027
Skills
Accomplishments
- March 2018 | 3rd place Alberta Ringette Provincials Championships
- October 2021 | 3rd place Field Hockey Island Championship
- Being Selected as captain for my Jr. Field Hockey team
- December 2020 | Shawnigan Lake School Competitive Squash Team
- Being Selected for advanced training and mentorship.
- January 2022 | Vancouver Model United Nations 2nd best Delegate for the U.S Senate
- May 2021 | Shawnigan Lake School most academically improved student in grade 8. (2021)
- November 2022 | Montreal Model United Nations award of being best delegate.
- February 2025 | Honor Roll with Distinction
- Honor Roll with Distinction
- February 2025 | Deans List
- May 2025 | Deans List
- June 2025 | Food Safe Award - Safest Food Handler
Certification
- October 2021 - Duke Of Ed
- October 2021 - First Aid & CPR
- September 2024 - Food Safe