Maya Hower's Resume
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Maya Hower's Resume

I am a postgraduate student currently working to obtain a master’s degree in Social Work and seeking an entry-level position in related field with the ability to utilize my communication and relationship building skills.

Work Experience:
Carahsoft-VMware Team, Reston,VA
November 2017 – Present
Project Manager
• Manage and effectively communicate project scopes, budgets, schedules and deliverables throughout entirety of project lifecycle
• Collect, organize, and maintain usage data records for highly secure state, local and education accounts
• Deliver extreme customer service by establishing, building and maintaining partner and end user relationships
• Combine technical and analytical skills with problem-solving strengths to adhere to project deadlines with restricted budgets under high pressure to deliver positive results.
• Collaborate with multiple colleagues, venders and customers to align different interests and goals into one

Luposello & Marzban Orthodontics, Mclean, VA
August 2014 – November 2017
Marketing Lead, Orthodontic Assistant
• Worked with patients on administrative operations and dental processes
• Communicated complex conditions, treatments, and retention procedures to patients of all demographics
• Led, trained, and assisted staff members on micro and macro level orthodontic assistant duties
• Expanded marketing efforts for firm to increase referral rates by 16% annually

Volunteer Experience:
S.O.M.E (So Others Might Eat)
October 2018 – December 2018
Carahsoft
• Worked with a task force to collect supplies & cold-weather necessities
• Aided in purchase and preparation of winter care packages filled with provisions
• Delegated tasks to achieve project completion with high efficiency
Toy for Tots
November 2018 – December 2018
Carahsoft
• Led Toy for Tots drive within a designated team
• Motivated colleagues to participate and donate toys for struggling families during the holidays
• Assisted with budget allocation for toys and supporting logistics

Education:
George Mason University, Fairfax VA
Expected Graduation May 2022
• Master of Social Work
• Relevant Courses: Human Behavior/Social Systems, Social Welfare Policy, Foundations of Social Work, Direct Social Work Practice

George Mason University, Fairfax VA
January 2013 – Spring 2017
• Bachelor of Science in Information Systems and Operations Management
• Relevant Courses: Operations Management, Management of Technology Projects, Database Management Systems, Systems Analysis and Design, Networks and Security

Skills and Technical Competencies:
• Customer relationship management (C-Level relationships; team collaboration & delegation; aggregate tactical needs to strategic visions)
• Working knowledge of the following software packages: Microsoft Office Suites, Microsoft Project, Microsoft Visio, Tableau Business Intelligence & Analytics