Sam Watters
Piedmont,CA
Summary
I'm a college graduate, Eagle Scout, and someone who has the type of leadership traits that make me a valuable member to any team. I have a strong work ethic, am eager to find meaningful work, and I thrive in most hands-on environments.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Delivery Driver
Pizza Matador
03.2020 - Current
- Completed on-time deliveries by choosing the best and most efficient routes across the entire bay area.
- Assisted cooks and kitchen staff before the delivery window.
Terrain Park Crew
Bluewood Ski Resort
11.2022 - 04.2023
- Observed daily weather status and determined which features should be opened and which should be closed off.
- Serviced park features with hand rakes and shovels anytime they needed to be tweaked/fixed throughout the day. This ensured a safer and more enjoyable ride through the terrain park for all guests.
- Worked alongside a SnoCat (did not operate), coordinated where features were to be placed, and helped direct the cat when needed.
- Installed and moved temporary structures for different types of features (boxes, rails, etc.).
- Checked on park equipment every week.
- Upheld safety standards in different weather conditions by handling ice, snow, and other issues.
- Secured park gates at closing time and unlocked at opening.
- Ran one of two chair lifts on the mountain ensuring safe operation, maintained exit ramps for guests, and aided in any instances of guests needing help.
Tour Driver and Salesman
Ultra Q LLC
05.2022 - 06.2022
- Drove 9,000 miles across U.S. and Canada, ensuring the band was able to make it to the destination in a safe and timely manner.
- Ensured the van was properly running and safe to use, resolved any issues that occurred on the road.
- Determined daily routes for driving from city to city.
- Kept track of merchandise inventory and sales.
- Boosted revenues by upselling and cross-selling products to new and established customers.
Lay-up Manager
Origin Distribution
05.2021 - 05.2022
- Promoted to lay-up manager after three months, began to oversee the first production and manufacturing steps of over 20 varieties of skim and longboards.
- Worked directly with my floor manager to reduce process hiccups and to always address problems that arose in production.
- Maintained professional, organized and safe environment for myself and other employees. This included making sure that every board produced was of the highest quality possible.
- Re-organized my section of the factory floor, streamlined certain aspects of the job, and coordinated with my floor manager throughout any given work day.
Staff Writer
The Trail Newspaper
03.2018 - 11.2019
- Assigned to cover sports and outdoors activities across my campus and student body.
- Met deadlines and submitted two to three articles per month.
- Took information from various sources and always wrote my pieces in an unbiased and factual manner.
Salesman
Soccerpost
04.2016 - 04.2017
- Help customers find the best equipment, boots, and clothing for them.
- Showcased product features to customers and discussed details to overcome hesitancy and lock in sales.
- Developed and delivered engaging sales presentations to convey product benefits to any interested customer(s).
- Promoted and up-sold products and services to meet the needs of customers.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - French Language Studies
University of Puget Sound
Tacoma, WA05.2021
Study Abroad - French Culture, Grammar, Literature, Etc.
Universite De Bourgogne
Dijon, France2020
High School Diploma -
Piedmont Highschool
Piedmont, CA05.2017
Skills
- Problem-Solving
- Dependable and Responsible
- Route planning
- Band support
- Hand Tools
- Manufacturing Processes
- Machine Operation
- Design Modification
- Competitive
- Written Communication
- Safe vehicle operation
- Leadership oriented
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Valid Driver's License
- Attention to Detail
- Positive Attitude
- Enjoy working both outdoors and with my hands
Accomplishments
- Obtained the rank of Eagle Scout in 2017 after passing my board of review and completing an extensive project for a local non-profit plant nursery.
- Senior patrol leader for my troop during my junior year of highschool.
- Honorary MacTavish red jacket recipient for exemplarily acts of leadership within my troop and council.
- Inducted member of the Order of the Arrow for the majority of my scouting career.
- Attended the National Jamboree, Philmont Scout Ranch, Seabase, and Northern Tier high adventure outings during my scouting years.
Additional Information
Sam Watters
(510) 681 5875
samwatters98@gmail.com
Timeline
Terrain Park Crew
Bluewood Ski Resort
11.2022 - 04.2023
Tour Driver and Salesman
Ultra Q LLC
05.2022 - 06.2022
Lay-up Manager
Origin Distribution
05.2021 - 05.2022
Delivery Driver
Pizza Matador
03.2020 - Current
Staff Writer
The Trail Newspaper
03.2018 - 11.2019
Salesman
Soccerpost
04.2016 - 04.2017
Bachelor of Arts - French Language Studies
University of Puget Sound
Study Abroad - French Culture, Grammar, Literature, Etc.
Universite De Bourgogne
High School Diploma -
Piedmont Highschool
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