Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Professionalreferences
Researchinterests
Timeline
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Samuel Summers

Daleville,VA

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Front Desk Representative

Planet Fitness
01.2024 - Current
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by efficiently managing check-ins and check-outs at the front desk.
  • Greeted customers upon arrival, offered assistance, and answered questions to build rapport and retention.
  • Developed strong rapport with customers through friendly interactions and genuine interest in their well-being during their visit.
  • Performed housekeeping duties ensuring a high standard of cleanliness and organization was maintained.

Field Technician

All Phases Archaeology
01.2022 - 01.2024
  • Increased accuracy in artifact identification by utilizing specialized knowledge of material culture and regional archaeology.
  • Improved site interpretation by conducting in-depth research on regional history and archaeology.
  • Assisted in public outreach initiatives, increasing awareness of local archaeology.

Field Technician

RK&K
01.2022 - 12.2022
  • Kept detailed records of field measurements and data.
  • Prepared and submitted reports to document work performed and provided progress reports to management.
  • Assessed artifacts and noted physical properties in exact detail.

Field Technician

Valleybrook Lab
01.2022 - 12.2022
  • Increased public engagement with archaeology through community outreach programs and educational workshops.
  • Conducted artifact analyses.

Assistant Researcher

Reece Museum
01.2022 - 12.2022
  • Improved experiment reproducibility through meticulous record-keeping practices, enabling seamless continuation or replication by other researchers.
  • Developed strong working relationships with colleagues, fostering a collaborative environment that promoted high-quality research output.

Cook/prep

Juicy Lucy
01.2016 - 12.2017

Pallet Stacker

General Electric
01.2013 - 12.2014
  • Provided excellent customer service when interacting with clients during pickups or deliveries of products on-site at the warehouse facility.
  • Stacked pallets in designated areas to ensure organized workspace.

19k(mos)

United States Army
01.2010 - 12.2013
  • Maintained physical fitness levels to meet demanding operational requirements and ensure optimal performance under challenging circumstances.
  • Strengthened morale among fellow soldiers through active listening, empathy, and encouragement in difficult situations.
  • Upheld high standards of professionalism both on-and off-duty representing the US military with honor at all times.
  • Trained in infantry tactics, weapons and medical procedures for well-rounded field support.
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to solve complex problems while working under pressure in dynamic environments.

Education

B.A - Anthropology

East Tennessee State University
01.2022

High School -

Cherokee High School
01.2010

Skills

  • Proficient in MS office suite
  • Customer service
  • Hospitality services
  • Front desk operations
  • Documentation and reporting
  • Organization
  • Customer rapport
  • Welcoming customers
  • Housekeeping
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Relationship building
  • Archaeological Research Expertise
  • CRM structures and procedures
  • Proficient in professional social media outreach

Professionalreferences

  • Spencer Brenner, Exhibition Coordinator, Reece Museum, East Tennessee State University, Johnson City, Tennessee, (423) 439-6620, brenner@etsu.edu
  • Mara Reynolds, Digital Access Coordinator, Reece Museum, East Tennessee State University, Johnson City, Tennessee, (423) 439-7074, reynoldsmc@etsu.edu
  • Danni White, Mechatronics, Dominion Air and Machinery Company, (540)-968-2136, DanniWhite1989@gmail.com

Researchinterests

  • Historical archaeology
  • Landscape archaeology
  • Public outreach and community archaeology
  • CRM
  • Lab work

Timeline

Front Desk Representative

Planet Fitness
01.2024 - Current

Field Technician

All Phases Archaeology
01.2022 - 01.2024

Field Technician

RK&K
01.2022 - 12.2022

Field Technician

Valleybrook Lab
01.2022 - 12.2022

Assistant Researcher

Reece Museum
01.2022 - 12.2022

Cook/prep

Juicy Lucy
01.2016 - 12.2017

Pallet Stacker

General Electric
01.2013 - 12.2014

19k(mos)

United States Army
01.2010 - 12.2013

B.A - Anthropology

East Tennessee State University

High School -

Cherokee High School
Samuel Summers