Maia Rodino
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Maia Rodino

UCLA, Political Science & Public Affairs

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I'm a graduating senior in Political Science and Public Affairs at UCLA, interested in international relations, public policy and advocacy work. I'm bilingual and bicultural English/Spanish, Actively seeking full-time employment as of June 2026.

Skills Profile

Political Science & Public Affairs
Student Financial Accountant
Bilingual English/Spanish
Evaluation & Research
Professional Writing
Campus Advocate

Work Experience

May 2024 - Present

Student Financial Accountant Assistant

ASUCLA - Los Angeles, CA

  • Audited and processed 50-200 requisition forms weekly for 700+ student clubs and organizations, maintaining strict attention to detail to ensure compliance and timely payment processing.

  • Utilized advanced accounting software to manage data entry and reporting for a budget portfolio exceeding $10 million, ensuring accuracy and consistency across accounts.

  • Compiled weekly check distribution, developed and analyzed weekly KPIs in Excel, assessing requisition volume and identifying process improvements to strengthen efficiency and internal controls.

    • Sep 2025 - Present

    Administrative Assistant

    Onward Literary Mentoring - Los Angeles, CA

  • Responsible for the pre/post-production creation of on-demand Continuing Legal Education (CLE) videos, submitting certification requests, creating and managing outreach databases and facilitating project proposals. Responsible for production schedule and post-production edits, research, and marketing for the organization.

    • Jul 2023 - Dec 2023

    Director of State Relations

    Office of External Vice President, UCLA - Los Angeles, CA

  • Office’s chief organizer and advocate on statewide issues. Organized Student Lobby Corp, taught advocacy workshops, and guided the State Team through understanding Local, State, and Federal legislature. Established and maintained regular relations with UCLA State Government Relations and leaders in the California Governor’s Office, State Assembly, State Senate, executive state agencies, and coalition partners and nonprofits based out of Sacramento.

    • Mar 2024 - Sep 2024

    UCLA BruinsVote Ambassador

    UCLA BruinsVote Coalition - Los Angeles, CA

  • Participated and facilitated civic learning events and voter registration drives. Promoted civic opportunities on- and off-campus, specifically helping to implement a series of Democracy Workshops to advance civic dialogue.

  • Two of the Democracy Workshops were specifically planned around the March 2024 Primaries to educate students on understanding elections and to engage students in dialogue surrounding the current California Senate Race.

    • Jun 2017 - Present

    Contract Singer

    Wild Honey Productions - Los Angeles, CA

  • Contract vocal lead for bilingual English/Spanish songs released for Kidz Bop Kids.

  • Recorded over 50 songs in both languages.

    • Oct 2022 to Present

    Casting Associate

    HOOLIGAN Theater Company - Los Angeles, CA

  • Facilitated all casting productions. Organized and put on One Acts, student written plays. Participated in singing, dancing, and acting workshops to prepare for musical performances. Organized and facilitated fundraising events for UCLA's largest student-run theatre group.

    • Sep 2022 to Present

    Member

    Latinx Pre-Law Association - Los Angeles, CA

  • Expanded active community building, learned about the law school experience from other members of the Latinx community. Learned about skills necessary to succeed in law school, and participated in information sessions and mentorship opportunities with Latinx lawyers.

    • Education

    Aug 2024 - June 2025

    Universidad Complutense de Madrid (UCM)

    Madrid, Spain

    Expected May 2026

    Double BA, Political Science and Public Affairs

    University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)

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