Samantha Amaya
Wharton,NJ
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Sales Associate
Garage Clothing Store
06.2023 - Current
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
- Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
- Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
- Rotated stock and restocked shelves to maintain product availability and store appearance.
- Answered customer questions about sizing, accessories, and merchandise care.
- Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new, and potential customers.
- Engaged with customers to build rapport and loyalty.
HOST
Olive Garden Restaurant
01.2023 - Current
- Take names for reservations & answer phones.
- Ensuring customers are seated and receive attentive service.
- Maintain a waitlist during busy meal service.
- Supported servers, food runners, and bussers with keeping dining area ready for every guest.
- Monitored seating area and checked restrooms regularly to keep spotless.
- Greeted customers warmly upon arrival and provided friendly and warm presence throughout dining experience.
- Answered customer questions about hours, seating, and menu information.
CASHIER
McDonalds
07.2023 - 08.2023
- Taking costumer orders, displaying friendly attitudes at all times.
- Preparing menu items.
- Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
- Worked with floor team and managers to meet wide range of customer needs.
- Promoted customer satisfaction through personal interaction.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
Volunteer
Blood Drive
01.2023 - 07.2023
- Assisted with special events and programs.
- Greeting donors, performing canteen duties, and monitoring donors for post-donation reactions.
- Maintained clean, neat, and operational facilities to serve program needs.
- Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.
- Supported engaging, fun, and smooth-running events by helping with organization and planning.
- Completed daily domestic tasks in shelters and group homes to assist people in need.
Sales Associate
TJX Companies
11.2021 - 09.2022
- Receive payment by cash, credit cards, check, debit.
- Maintained clean sales floor and straightened and faced merchandise.
- Monitored sales floor and merchandise displays for presentable condition, taking corrective action such as restocking or reorganizing products.
- Answered questions about store policies and addressed customer concerns.
- Count money in cash drawers at the beginning of shifts.
- Organized clothes on the floor.
- Volunteered for extra shifts during holidays and other busy periods to alleviate staffing shortages.
- Developed professional relationships with customers to increase loyalty, retention and rapport.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology (Pre-Med)
MONTCLAIR STATE UNIVERSITY (CURRENT)
Montclair, NJ05.2027
High School Diploma -
Morris Hills High School
Rockaway, NJ06.2023
Skills
- Verbal Communication
- Friendly
- Flexible schedule
- Helpful & kind person
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Technically savvy & able to learn quickly
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
CASHIER
McDonalds
07.2023 - 08.2023
Sales Associate
Garage Clothing Store
06.2023 - Current
Volunteer
Blood Drive
01.2023 - 07.2023
HOST
Olive Garden Restaurant
01.2023 - Current
Sales Associate
TJX Companies
11.2021 - 09.2022
Bachelor of Science - Biology (Pre-Med)
MONTCLAIR STATE UNIVERSITY (CURRENT)
High School Diploma -
Morris Hills High School
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