Nicholas P. Email & Phone Number

Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area

North Carolina

I write about the intersection of food and mindfulness, producing long-form articles twice a month on such themes as "Health Benefits of Caffeine," and "Cooking as a Mindfulness Practice."

Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area

I completed my Master of Arts in Teaching and ESL K - 12 license in December, with the goal of teaching English as a Second Language at the high school level.

As a floor supervisor between the sales associates and the Associate Manager and General Manager, I helped train sales associates and other floor supervisors in company policies and procedures. My main objective was upholding the company's image as a host and housekeeper for our customers, keeping the store straightened, stocked, and beautiful, hosting.

In addition to my duties on the retail side, I assist with the chef instructors during cooking classes, prepping stations for students, running and washing dishes, and greeting the students when they arrive.

Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area

I assist with customer needs behind the register and on the floor, and work on a team to manage stock and incoming shipments. I try my best not to get crushed by holiday shopping crowds or the electric knife sharpeners.

I write articles about Japanese language and cultural topics, as well as on how to learn the language, for people of all experience levels, from people who haven't begun studying yet to advanced Japanese speakers. I publish 1-2 times a month, with topics such as "What Parts of Japanese are Easy to Learn?" and "Advanced Japanese Medical Vocabulary."My.

Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area

I research and write about local travel topics focused on Durham, North Carolina, and the surrounding area (Raleigh, Cary, Chapel Hill, and Carrboro.) I publish a few articles a month, writing about free activities, seasonal events, new food, and local culture. Articles can be found here: http://parachute.mapquest.com/contributor/nicholas-powers-maher/

I'm receiving training in food production, dinner service, sanitation, and dessert preparation, and learning to make the entirety of the sweets menu.

Kagawa, Japan

I help teach English at three different schools in Takamatsu City and work for the Takamatsu City Board of Education to improve English education in the city.I assist teachers in first through ninth grade teaching English to classes of 28 - 36 students each, and I teach 20 classes a week on average. At my base school, I work with 396 junior high school.

Kagawa, Japan

I worked with other editors in the Lifestyle section of the magazine, sourcing content about food, food culture, and culinary tips, and we publish once a month. I promoted the magazine and our program to external sources. I networked with people involved in various food industries and communities.

Manage company's Tumblr, Pinterest, and Google+ accountsPublish weekly blogs about using social media (blogs can be found at www.athgo.com/ablog/) Develop crowdfunding plans for conferences

Completed training on moderating and sitting on panelsSit on panels for various student organizations and eventsEducate the community in my personal experiences and the LGBT community

Los Angeles, CA

Manage survey databases using ExcelConduct social media research to expand the company's presenceAssist in office tasks, such as cataloging books, sending packages, etc.

USC

Attended a 3-day leadership training camp in preparation for the fall seasonLeads and trains a squad of four people through the fall season Performs on paid gigs for various external groups

Co-choreographs two dance routines with to be performed by the band in halftime showsTeaches choreography to band members to be performedCoordinates with the band director on dance routine music

Lived with a Japanese host family in Saitama Prefecture for three monthsStudied art history, linguistics, history, and foreign language at Sophia University in the Faculty of Liberal ArtsAttended workshops with the cooking club once a week for 13 weeksCoordinated cultural activities, such as climbing Mount Fuji and exploring Tokyo via its restaurants

Contributed two entries per month for the study abroad blog about my cultural experiencesTook, edited, and published photographs of Japan for potential studentsEarned ¥1,000 per entryBlogs can be found at http://study-tokyo-as.ciee.org/

Studied baking under professional pastry chefs and restaurant ownersShaped, baked, and prepared pastries during the weekRan and retrieved dishes to and from customersCleaned store during closing hours

Coordinated orientation sessions throughout the summer and fall, working with the Orientation staffServed as a student representative of the University and liaise with new students and their familiesFacilitated discussion groups to educate new students in college life and university policiesSupported academic advisors in guiding incoming students through.

Acted as the liaison between the Queer and Ally Student Assembly and the Greek communityAdministered weekly discussion groups and 2 panels per semester for LGBT/Greek studentsModerated a Gay/Greek discussion panel on being LGBT in a Fraternity or SororityCo-Coordinated a Greek 101 workshop on damaging stereotypes in the LGBT and Greek communities.

Master Of Arts, Teaching English As A Second Or Foreign Language/Esl Language Instructor

I went back to school in August 2016 to work on my Master's in Teaching ESL and prepare for a career teaching English as a Second Language.

Bachelor Of Arts, East Asian Area Studies, Magna Cum Laude

Activities and Societies: Trojan Marching Band, Break on 2 Latin Fusion Dance Team, Queer and Ally Student Assembly, Rainbow Floor, LGBT.

Education record

Activities and Societies: Wandervogel Hiking and Camping Club, La Cook Culinary Club