Samantha Blei
Summary
Detail-oriented professional with exceptional communication and project management skills. Proven ability to handle multiple tasks effectively and efficiently in fast-paced environments. Recognized for taking a proactive approach to identifying and addressing issues, with a focus on optimizing processes and supporting team objectives.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Correctional Officer
Colorado Department of Corrections
01.2025 - 06.2025
- As a correctional officer I am responsible for the safety of the inmates and the facility. I ensure they are following the rules. I conduct pat searches and cell searches. I also act as their role model, sounding board and help them solve problems.
Aarons Lease and Sales
08.2023 - 01.2025
- My duties included managing 400 accounts with an average 99% collection rate on accounts, which included taking payments and answering account questions. I also had to sell products including appliances, furniture and electronics to new and existing customers. I had to deliver the product and set it up in their home. Setting up the floor with new products and ensuring it was set to standards. Ensuring the employees knew their assignments and goals and helping them achieve them. Cleanliness of the store was also a priority. I also had multiple reports on a daily and weekly basis I had to complete to show how the store was doing in sales and money collected. I had to organize monthly customer appreciation events that included food, activities and a different theme to get new customers in and show current ones we appreciate them doing business with the store.
Rifle- City Carrier Assistant
USPS
12.2018 - 05.2022
- My job responsibilities included setting up the route for the day by going through all the mail that wasn't letter size and putting it in route order in the file system in my workstation pulling it all done and loading my mail truck with the stuff I pulled down, along with my standard letters and parcels to be delivered that day. I also got one to two other routes ready for delivery and helped deliver two to three additional routes in a day. Organization and efficiency were needed for this. I also was training for management in the role of 204-B. I was also an on the job trainer and trained all new carriers. My route included over 700 addresses and over averaged 100 packages a day.
Glenwood Springs- Courier
OSM deliveries
10.2016 - 01.2018
- My responsibilities were picking up deliveries and delivering them to the recipient. Deliveries ranged from inter office communications, hospital lab work, to groceries.
Rifle - Waitress
Brickhouse Pizza
04.2016 - 10.2016
- Responsibilities included taking care of patrons by giving great customer service, cleaning the restaurant, counting the drawers at the end of the night.
- December 2014-2016- Stayed home with children.
Glenwood Springs- Stocker
Ross Dress for Less
06.2014 - 12.2014
- My responsibilities were customer service, unloading the delivery truck and stocking the shelves.
process server
J&K Process services
03.2012 - 05.2013
- Process serving foreclosures in Garfield and Eagle Counties. Had to document and take pictures of foreclosure notices and doors.
Glenwood Springs, Account Manager
Sara Lee Breads
08.2012 - 02.2013
- Responsibilities included ordering products for grocery stores, delivering the product, stocking and rotating products, accepting and counting inventory in the warehouse and stores, plus always giving great customer service.
Eagle - Merchandiser
Cold Front Distributors
08.2012 - 12.2012
- Stocking frozen pizza in grocery stores, also helping customers when needed.
Eagle- Merchandiser
Nabisco
02.2012 - 09.2012
- My responsibilities was to stock nabisco products onto the shelf and to help customers if need be.
Basalt - Level two technical support representative
Total Merchant Services
11.2010 - 03.2012
- My duties included technical support after the first round of support didn't work. I ensured that the credit card terminal worked or that they would get a new terminal sent out to them. I had to log what happened during the call. Along with technical support I also helped with billing and general questions. I used various computer programs to ensure I was giving the best service to the customers with the most up to date information and solutions.
Glenwood Springs- Backroom associate
Target
08.2009 - 11.2010
- I was tasked with unloading the truck for delivery and stocking the sales floor and putting the back stock away where it goes and organizing while I was doing it. I also was tasked with receiving additional vendors and products and inputting the invoices into the correct system and filing them away when complete. I also did the credits and got the product ready for the donations of what we couldn't see on the floor for various reasons.
Glenwood Springs- Sales Representative
Coca-Cola
04.2007 - 08.2009
- My responsibilities while working was ensuring the stores had enough product to sell by making sure I was ordering enough product and stocking the shelves when needed. I also had to build displays and count inventory. I had to have excellent communication with store managers, my managers and the two merchandisers I supervised.
Rifle - General Manager
Subway
10.2005 - 04.2007
- I was the assistant manager then general manager of Subway. I was in charge of training and supervising about 6 to 10 people for the whole restaurant. My duties include counting inventory and ordering products for the restaurant. I also put the schedule together for my shifts. I made sure everyone knew what to do for the day and made sure the team knew what the goals were for the store on each shift. I used various computer programs for the inventory and product ordering and to finalize the schedule before posting the schedule. I also attended numerous training sessions to improve my management skills for the team to be successful. During my shift I oversaw product quality and made sure the store cleanliness was to standards. I also helped the team by answering the phones, making food and ensuring the employees were doing their assigned tasks as well. I also baked the bread and cookies and ensured they were perfect for the consumer.
Assistant Manager
Carmike Cinemas
01.2004 - 01.2004
- While working at Carmike Cinemas I was responsible for ticket sales and ensuring the concessions food was in date and fresh including the popcorn machine was clean and in good shape for use and acceptable for the movie goers. I also did the orders and counted the inventory. I was also in charge of cleaning the theater and ensuring the movies were put together correctly and disassembled to go back once the showing was done. I also ensured the employees were doing their assignments correctly and knew their responsibilities to ensure a wonder movie experience.
Assistant Manager
Pizza Hut
01.2001 - 01.2004
- I was the assistant manager. I was in charge of training and supervising about 10-15 people for the whole restaurant. My duties include counting inventory and ordering products for the restaurant. I also put the schedule together for my shifts. I made sure everyone knew what to do for the day and made sure the team knew what the goals were for the store on each shift. I used various computer programs for the inventory and product ordering and to finalize the schedule before posting the schedule. I also attended numerous training sessions to improve my management skills for the team to be successful. During my shift I oversaw product quality and made sure the store cleanliness was to standards. I also helped the team by answering the phones, making food and ensuring the employees were doing their assigned tasks as well. I made sure the pizza dough was ready for the next day.
Education
Diploma -
The Garden School
05.2003
Skills
- Efficient at acquiring new skills
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Skilled in navigating multiple platforms
- Self-directed
- Consistently dependable
- Committed to excellence
- Building and maintaining relationships
- Resilience under pressure
- Detail-oriented oversight
- Strong analytical thinker
- Proficient in organization techniques
- Analytical problem-solving
LANGUAGES
English
Awards
Valedictorian, National Honor Roll
Timeline
Correctional Officer
Colorado Department of Corrections
01.2025 - 06.2025
Aarons Lease and Sales
08.2023 - 01.2025
Rifle- City Carrier Assistant
USPS
12.2018 - 05.2022
Glenwood Springs- Courier
OSM deliveries
10.2016 - 01.2018
Rifle - Waitress
Brickhouse Pizza
04.2016 - 10.2016
Glenwood Springs- Stocker
Ross Dress for Less
06.2014 - 12.2014
Glenwood Springs, Account Manager
Sara Lee Breads
08.2012 - 02.2013
Eagle - Merchandiser
Cold Front Distributors
08.2012 - 12.2012
process server
J&K Process services
03.2012 - 05.2013
Eagle- Merchandiser
Nabisco
02.2012 - 09.2012
Basalt - Level two technical support representative
Total Merchant Services
11.2010 - 03.2012
Glenwood Springs- Backroom associate
Target
08.2009 - 11.2010
Glenwood Springs- Sales Representative
Coca-Cola
04.2007 - 08.2009
Rifle - General Manager
Subway
10.2005 - 04.2007
Assistant Manager
Carmike Cinemas
01.2004 - 01.2004
Assistant Manager
Pizza Hut
01.2001 - 01.2004
Diploma -
The Garden School
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