Max’s Experience
Professional Career
March 2025 – December 2025
During my Spring 2025, Summer 2025, and Fall 2025 quarters at WWU, I was the Marketing Intern at Sweet As Waffles. I learned how to create a brand identity, design marketing graphics, edit Instagram reels using Canva and CapCut, edit and create website content via CMS, SEO and content marketing, and manage small to large events for a small business.
March 2021 – August 2024
For 3.5 years, I worked as a Team Member at Cinemark Movie Theaters. Here I learned how to use POS systems, work in a fast-paced environment as a team, and great customer service skills.
January 2026 – Current
I ideated and created the complete digital identity for Newell Painting, building a “technical backbone” for their growth. I designed a full brand kit in Adobe Illustrator and built a high-performance WordPress site. I manage the full-funnel strategy, executing SEO and PPC via Google Search Ads to capture high-intent local leads, using data to drive measurable residential growth.
June 2023 – August 2023
I worked at a zipline/ropes course adventure park for a summer. Here, I learned how to participate in rescue scenarios, training, and actual guest rescues on ziplines/cables. I also properly inspected all course components and course gear, and conducted participant ground school and pre-screening.
Educational Career
August 2018 – June 2022
I went to Woodcreek High School, where I ran track and took AP courses.
September 2024 – Current
I am currently studying at WWU, and working towards a Business Administration Marketing concentration bachelors degree, along with a Content Development Certification/Minor where I am learning to write code, use CMS systems, and create/publish web content.
August 2022 – May 2024
I attended community college in California for my first 2 years of undergrad. I studied Business Administration working toward a degree to transfer.
February 2024 – May 2024
I took a WWU credit certification course where I learned to measure, analyze, and optimize web traffic to improve user experience and drive conversions. I also mastered techniques to test, analyze, and refine your strategies to maximize sales and engagement.