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Nathan Scalfari

Newburgh

Summary

Driven and adaptable worker with years of hands-on experience across fast-paced restaurants, catering events, and customer-facing roles. Known for stepping up without being asked, taking on the toughest tasks, and earning leadership through action. Confident communicator with a talent for reading people and building real connections—whether behind the counter, on a job site, or in my barber chair. Thrives under pressure, welcomes criticism, and constantly looks for ways to improve and add value. Fueled by a strong work ethic, a desire to prove myself, and the belief that no challenge is too big to take on.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Residential Renovation Assistant

Private Client
03.2025 - Current
  • Coordinated communication between clients and service providers, naturally stepping into leadership roles among peers when needed. Balanced insight-driven guidance with hands-on, productive labor—recognizing that labor costs money and that time saved is value earned.
  • Maintained an organized workspace across multi-week projects, learning to define zones of disturbance and approach each task with a clear, deliberate plan from the start.
  • Quickly adapted to new tools, tasks, and concepts, consistently demonstrating the ability to grow through feedback and turn criticism into measurable improvement.
  • Handled routine client inquiries with professionalism and efficiency, ensuring a consistently positive experience and high satisfaction.
  • Fostered a positive work environment through a genuinely supportive attitude, always seeking opportunities to contribute more and actively inviting constructive feedback to improve and increase the value I bring to the team.
  • Worked closely with management to support specific aspects of business operations, helping streamline workflows and identify improvement opportunities.
  • Strengthened client relationships through consistent follow-up, open availability, and a willingness to assist beyond assigned duties—often volunteering time for additional tasks to ensure progress and demonstrate commitment.
  • Supervised and motivated team members during time-sensitive tasks, developing strong leadership skills and learning how to keep a group focused, engaged, and productive under pressure.
  • Increased profitability and productivity for my client by minimizing downtime, staying proactive, efficient, and solution-oriented.

Catering Assistant

Truly Scrumptious Catering
08.2023 - Current
  • Took on the most physically demanding tasks and focused on working with purpose and thoughtfulness to stand out to my employers in a fast-paced catering environment.
  • Managed inventory levels to ensure food trays, utensils, and serving stations remained stocked during the rush periods.
  • Collaborated with team members to optimize productivity, assuming leadership positions when needed to avoid downtime and make things run how I would want them to if I was paying wages.
  • Assisted in resolving any unforeseen issues that arose during events, mitigating negative impacts on client experience.
  • Eagerly asked to help more experienced coworkers during lunch or downtime, showing eagerness to learn and prove my value through action.

Delivery Driver

Hudson Taco/Pizza Shop
05.2023 - Current
  • Managed cash transactions accurately while adhering to company policies.
  • Trained new drivers on delivery protocols and operational procedures.
  • Communicated with team members to coordinate order preparation and delivery logistics.
  • Handled customer inquiries and resolved issues with professionalism, demonstrating the ability to manage aggravated or aggressive individuals while balancing both company and customer interests.
  • Balanced deliveries with in-store responsibilities, assisting with takeout orders, counter service, and customer interactions to maintain efficiency during peak hours.
  • Learned the POS system independently to better support counter staff and keep operations moving smoothly.
  • Monitored inventory levels and restocked supplies for both Hudson Taco and the connected pizza shop.
  • Took initiative across both restaurants, remaining available for time-sensitive tasks, pickups, and supply runs as needed.

Front Desk Sales Associate

Maximum Fitness Gym
11.2022 - 05.2023
  • Operated the entire facility independently during shifts, handling front desk duties, customer service, sales, and cleanliness without management present.
  • Helped customers choose membership plans by understanding their needs and offering flexible, creative solutions — such as trial workouts or multi-member discounts — to increase sign-ups and improve customer satisfaction.
  • Consistently encouraged long-term commitment plans by clearly communicating value and building customer confidence in their investment.
  • Processed payments and managed customer accounts, handling cash, credit cards, and stored payment information through the POS system with accuracy and discretion.
  • Coordinated with management and team members remotely, resolving issues and keeping operations smooth through clear, effective phone communication during solo shifts.

Cashier/Food Service Worker

Lawrence Farms Orchards
06.2018 - 11.2021
  • Served as the primary cashier during shifts, handling customers and transaction with professionalism
  • Gained confidence interacting with a wide range of customers, regularly engaging with thousands of individuals over busy weekends and adapting to all types of personalities and situations.
  • Handled food prep alongside cashier duties, maintained inventory levels, learned basic kitchen duties in an extremely busy environment.
  • Regularly arrived early and stayed late to handle prep and deep cleaning responsibilities beyond standard staff duties, ensuring smooth rush periods and a spotless kitchen close.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Business Management And Administration

Mount Saint Mary College
Newburgh, NY
06-2027

Newburgh Free Academy
Newburgh, NY
06-2023

Skills

  • Strong Personability— Comfortable engaging anyone with kindness and charisma; conversations feel real, not rehearsed — and people notice
  • Ownership Mentality— Represent myself and take responsibility as if my name's on the door
  • Strong communicator with a sharp intuition for people— Able to read between the lines, understand what others need, and respond with clarity, empathy, and purpose
  • Team collaboration— I thrive in high-performance teams where strong work ethic, drive, and efficiency match my own
  • Adaptability— Energized by being thrown into the deep end and learning through experience Confident in the ability to learn, adapt, and master anything with focus and effort
  • Coachability— Inviting criticism to perform optimally and satisfy employer
  • Problem-solving
  • POS System

Accomplishments

  • Achieved 750+ hours and my NY State Barbering License through Newburgh Free Academy's Barbering Program
  • Earned a starting position in the NYSPHAA State Finals in Syracuse my first and only year playing Varsity Football
  • Represented my school by competing at the CT Barber Expo

Timeline

Residential Renovation Assistant

Private Client
03.2025 - Current

Catering Assistant

Truly Scrumptious Catering
08.2023 - Current

Delivery Driver

Hudson Taco/Pizza Shop
05.2023 - Current

Front Desk Sales Associate

Maximum Fitness Gym
11.2022 - 05.2023

Cashier/Food Service Worker

Lawrence Farms Orchards
06.2018 - 11.2021

Bachelor of Science - Business Management And Administration

Mount Saint Mary College

Newburgh Free Academy

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