Samantha Rakes
Blacksburg,VA
Summary
Hard working, intelligent, and educated professional with with years of work experience.Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm. In my years as an attorney, I represented clients throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia, and in my time in construction, I have worked in some of the toughest conditions, learned new job skills, provided 100% effort and equally proud of all of my accomplishments. I welcome you opportunities and will continue to be a quick learner, and become a productive,
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Pressure Washer Operator
Exterior Pressure Washing
03.2015 - 10.2023
- Demonstrated strong attention to detail in all aspects of work, resulting in high-quality outcomes for clients.
- Answered customer questions on pricing, products, procedures, and materials used.
- Handled delicate surfaces with care, preventing damage while achieving thorough cleaning results.
- Delivered timely and efficient pressure washing services for commercial and residential clients, resulting in high customer satisfaction.
- Provided exceptional customer service by addressing concerns promptly and professionally.
Exotic Body Dancer
Gold and Silver
02.2015 - 03.2019
- Ensured costumers satisfaction
- Demonstrated professional,and appropriate work environment.
- Continuously improved dancing skills by attending workshops, classes, and private lessons from industry professionals.
- Ensured compliance with local regulations regarding adult entertainment while maintaining an enjoyable experience for patrons.
- Promoted a welcoming atmosphere for all guests by fostering inclusivity and demonstrating cultural sensitivity during performances.
- Maintained high levels of physical fitness, flexibility, and stamina through rigorous training sessions and daily practice.
- Managed time effectively to balance preparation, rehearsals, performances, and personal development as an Exotic Dancer.
- Maintained cleanliness of performance areas both on-stage and backstage to ensure a safe working environment.
- Maximized customer satisfaction with engaging interactions and maintaining a professional demeanor throughout performances.
Secretary
Rakes Auto Sales
03.2013 - 12.2014
- Managed phone and email correspondence and handled incoming and outgoing mail and faxes.
- Provided exceptional customer service by promptly addressing inquiries and resolving issues professionally.
- Managed executive calendars, scheduling appointments and meetings to optimize time management.
- Entered data into system and updated customer contacts with information to keep records current.
- Responded to emails and other correspondence to facilitate communication and enhance business processes.
- Maintained daily report documents, memos and invoices.
- Scheduled appointments and conducted follow-up calls to clients.
Cashier, Biscuit Maker
Hardees Fast Food
12.2011 - 10.2012
- Greeted costumers with respect, understanding, and patience.
- Costumer satisfaction
- Time management
- Maintained aclan, safe work place
- Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
- Kept work areas clean, neat and organized to promote safety, productivity and team success.
- Documented batch production information such as ingredients and amounts, cycle times and temperatures observed.
- Prepared mixtures by properly filling kettles, pressure cookers and other processing containers with exact ingredients in accurate proportions.
Dry Cleaner Cashier
Top of the Line Dry Cleaners
09.2009 - 05.2010
- Operated the press machine, while ensuring clean, proper care for customers property.
- Time management, respect, and being able to communicate with customers is very important to me, without them theres 0% in success.
- Maintained a safe, clean, organized work place, and environment.
- Performed cash, card, and check transactions to complete customer purchases.
- Operated cash register to record transactions accurately and efficiently.
Education
High School Diploma -
Virginia Western Community College
Roanoke, VA06-2011
Skills
- Effective time management
- Customer satisfaction
- strong determination
- flexability
- Effective problem resolution
- Essential maintenance skills
- Inventory control management
- Effective checklist management
- Work order management
- Effective written communication
- Basic mathematics
- Strategic goal setting
- Professional cleaning services
- Self motivation
- Effective space management
- Task prioritization
- Machinery operation
- Surface cleaning expertise
- Flexible schedule
- Attentive listening abilities
- Eagerness to learn
- Monitoring environmental conditions
- Reliable time management
Timeline
Pressure Washer Operator
Exterior Pressure Washing
03.2015 - 10.2023
Exotic Body Dancer
Gold and Silver
02.2015 - 03.2019
Secretary
Rakes Auto Sales
03.2013 - 12.2014
Cashier, Biscuit Maker
Hardees Fast Food
12.2011 - 10.2012
Dry Cleaner Cashier
Top of the Line Dry Cleaners
09.2009 - 05.2010
High School Diploma -
Virginia Western Community College