Samuel Summers
Daleville,VA
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Front Desk Representative
Planet Fitness
Roanoke, Virginia
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
Mobile, Alabama
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
Cary, North Carolina
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
Kingsport, Tennessee
01.2022 - 12.2022
- Increased public engagement with archaeology through community outreach programs and educational workshops.
- Conducted artifact analyses.
Assistant Researcher
Reece Museum
Johnson City, Tennessee
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
Asheville, North Carolina
01.2016 - 12.2017
Pallet Stacker
General Electric
Morristown, Tennessee
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