Hi, I'm Maya Jefferson, a versatile professional with extensive experience in music production, audio engineering, retail sales, and management. I have a passion for creating unique musical arrangements using a variety of instruments and technologies, and I actively collaborate with other musicians to bring creative projects to life. I thrive in dynamic environments and enjoy connecting with customers and clients to provide excellent service and promote programs. With strong organizational and marketing skills, I manage schedules, plan events, and maintain high operational standards in both retail and music settings. I'm proficient in creative software like Adobe Suite, Canva, and Procreate, and enjoy continuously expanding my knowledge through workshops and seminars related to music and production. I'm eager to contribute my blend of creativity, leadership, and customer interaction skills to a fast-paced team.

Maya Jefferson

Hi, I'm Maya Jefferson, a versatile professional with extensive experience in music production, audio engineering, retail sales, and management. I have a passion for creating unique musical arrangements using a variety of instruments and technologies, and I actively collaborate with other musicians to bring creative projects to life. I thrive in dynamic environments and enjoy connecting with customers and clients to provide excellent service and promote programs. With strong organizational and marketing skills, I manage schedules, plan events, and maintain high operational standards in both retail and music settings. I'm proficient in creative software like Adobe Suite, Canva, and Procreate, and enjoy continuously expanding my knowledge through workshops and seminars related to music and production. I'm eager to contribute my blend of creativity, leadership, and customer interaction skills to a fast-paced team.

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Hi, I’m Maya Jefferson, a versatile professional with extensive experience in music production, audio engineering, retail sales, and management. I have a passion for creating unique musical arrangements using a variety of instruments and technologies, and I actively collaborate with other musicians to bring creative projects to life. I thrive in dynamic environments and enjoy connecting with customers and clients to provide excellent service and promote programs.

With strong organizational and marketing skills, I manage schedules, plan events, and maintain high operational standards in both retail and music settings. I’m proficient in creative software like Adobe Suite, Canva, and Procreate, and enjoy continuously expanding my knowledge through workshops and seminars related to music and production. I’m eager to contribute my blend of creativity, leadership, and customer interaction skills to a fast-paced team.

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Work Experience

Sales Associate at Star Beauty
April 1, 2023 - Present
Engage fully with customers to assist in selecting products for themselves or their clients. Stock inventory, handle monetary transactions, and maintain daily store upkeep including vacuuming and dusting.
Sales Associate at Star Beauty - Charleston, SC
April 1, 2023 - Present
Interacted fully with customers to assist product selection for themselves and clients, stocked inventory, handled cash transactions, and completed daily store maintenance including cleaning tasks.
Senior Sales Associate at Music & Arts
March 31, 2023 - August 17, 2025
Perform opening and closing duties including register counting and store presentation. Engage customers and initiate sales, manage instrument rentals and lesson appointments. Handle instrument sales and upselling, maintain inventory control, perform cleaning, operate POS systems, and conduct credit checks through Synchrony. Held key holder responsibilities.
Senior Sales Associate at Music & Arts - Charleston, SC
March 1, 2023 - August 17, 2025
Performed opening and closing duties including cash register counts, engaged customers to initiate sales, processed instrument rentals and lesson appointments, managed instrument sales and upselling, handled inventory control, register operations, cleaning, and key holding. Performed credit checks for instrument purchases using Synchrony.
Lessons Manager at Guitar Center
January 1, 2023 - Present
Manage schedules for over 8 teachers and 50+ students, oversee billing, and market the lessons program through various outreach methods. Maintain lesson studios and store upkeep. Plan and execute monthly events to increase student enrollment. Handle customer service duties including greeting customers, answering phones, and directing calls. Organize local open house events. Assist with cash drawer opening and closing duties. Also perform sales tasks such as processing returns, inventory control, and product pitching. Implemented process improvements that reduced cancellations and increased sign ups. Proficient in Canva, Adobe, and Procreate for creative marketing projects.
Cashier/Sales Associate at Pepper Palace
August 31, 2022 - August 17, 2025
Perform key holder duties including opening and closing the store, managing deliveries, stocking, pricing, and greeting customers. Maintain cleanliness with sweeping and mopping tasks.
Cashier/Sales Associate at Pepper Palace - Charleston, SC
August 1, 2022 - August 17, 2025
Managed store opening and closing, handled cash and drawer counts as key holder, received deliveries, restocked shelves, priced products, and greeted customers.
Hostess/Cashier at King Claw
September 30, 2021 - August 17, 2025
Handled sweeping, mopping, sanitizing, greeting guests, booking reservations, taking orders, and money handling. Used Open Table system for seating and reservations.
Hostess/Cashier at King Claw - Charleston, SC
September 1, 2021 - August 17, 2025
Swept, mopped, sanitized, greeted guests, booked reservations, took orders, managed drawer counts and cash handling, and used Open Table software for seating and reservations.
Music Producer/Audio Engineer at Self-employed
June 1, 2020 - Present
Collaborate with musicians to create unique arrangements and compositions across multiple genres using various instruments such as guitar, piano, drums, and saxophone. Provide background music for social events, record original music in professional studios, and promote gigs through social media. Schedule practice sessions, incorporate new technologies like loop pedals into live performances, attend music community networking events and workshops. Maintain instruments and collaborate with other music professionals to realize creative visions. Manage social media content and pursue continued learning through lessons and masterclasses.
Music Producer/Audio Engineer
June 1, 2020 - Present
Collaborated with musicians to create unique arrangements across multiple genres, utilized various instruments (guitar, piano, drums, saxophone), provided background music for social events, recorded in professional studios, promoted gigs through social media, managed regular practice sessions, integrated new tech like loop pedals into live shows, networked locally, attended music workshops, read and improvised sheet music, maintained instruments, collaborated with songwriters and producers, managed social media engagement, pursued ongoing musical education, and maintained equipment.
Cashier/Sales Associate at Dry Clean World
January 31, 2020 - August 17, 2025
Performed tasks such as tagging clothes, customer service, and basic cleaning duties including vacuuming and trash disposal.
Manager at Dry Clean World
January 31, 2020 - August 17, 2025
Responsible for opening and closing the store, hiring and scheduling employees, and assuring excellent customer experience. Supervised 2 employees and managed day-to-day store operations.
Cashier/Sales Associate at Dry Clean World
January 1, 2020 - August 17, 2025
Tagged clothes, provided customer service, performed basic cleaning including vacuuming and trash disposal.
Manager at Dry Clean World
January 1, 2020 - August 17, 2025
Opened and closed the store, hired and supervised 2 employees, managed daily operations and schedules, recruited new hires, ensured excellent customer experience, and was responsible for overall store management.
Cashier and Cook at Hubee D's
December 31, 2017 - August 17, 2025
Took customer orders, restocked and swept front of house, served catering orders by phone, cooked and prepared food.
Cashier and Cook at Hubee D's - Charleston, SC
December 1, 2017 - August 17, 2025
Took and delivered orders, restocked and cleaned front of house, took catering orders by phone, cooked and prepared food.
Camp Counselor at Black Tie Music Academy
August 31, 2016 - August 17, 2025
Taught children piano and how to read music, cleaned and sanitized play areas and equipment, and supervised children during camp.
Camp Counselor at Black Tie Music Academy - Charleston, SC
August 1, 2016 - August 17, 2025
Taught kids piano and music reading, cleaned and sanitized play areas and equipment, supervised children.
Internship at Pink Dot Beauty Bar
May 31, 2016 - August 17, 2025
Kept stock inventory, maintained cleanliness of shelves and countertops, greeted guests, took product pictures for website upload, booked appointments, and answered phones.
Internship at Pink Dot Beauty Bar - Charleston, SC
May 1, 2016 - August 17, 2025
Maintained stock inventory, cleaned shelves and countertops, greeted guests, took product photos for website upload, booked appointments, and answered phones.

Education

High school diploma at West Ashley High School - Charleston, SC
August 1, 2014 - January 1, 2018
High school education at Ashley Hall - Charleston, SC
January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2013
at Provost academy South Carolina
January 11, 2030 - August 17, 2025
High school equivalent at West Ashley High School
August 1, 2014 - January 31, 2018
at Ashley Hall
January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2013
at Provost Academy South Carolina
January 11, 2030 - August 17, 2025

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Retail, Media & Entertainment, Education, Consumer Goods, Travel & Hospitality