Samantha Crawford
Hamburg,NY
Summary
Dynamic and dedicated professional college student with experience in high pressure environments. Proven leadership and multitasking abilities. Strong communication skills foster teamwork, while adaptability enhances efficiency. Committed to continuing my education with the goal of one day working in law enforcement.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Server/Bartender
Pierce Ave Bar & Grill
02.2026 - Current
- Provided exceptional customer service, ensuring satisfaction and repeat business.
- Managed bar inventory, maintaining optimal stock levels for efficient operations.
- Trained new staff on menu items, drink preparation, and service protocols.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to synchronize orders and enhance meal delivery efficiency.
Cook/Barista
Spot Coffee
09.2025 - 01.2026
- Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
- Communicated closely with servers to fully understand special orders for customers.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Prepared multiple food orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Prepared specialty coffees, teas, and smoothies to customer's specifications.
Waitress
East Eden Tavern & Smoke House
06.2023 - 01.2026
- Maintained customer satisfaction with timely table check-ins to assess food and beverage needs.
- Remained calm and poised when dealing with difficult customers or during busy shifts.
- Used cash registers and credit card machines to cash out customers.
- Kept server areas clean and stocked to increase efficiency while working tables.
School Volunteer
Eden Girls Lacrosse
03.2018 - 06.2023
- Directed cars to parking spots during the annual Eden Corn Festival.
- Worked the annual meat raffle to raise money for the girls & boys lacrosse teams.
- Worked the front desk during Connect Life to give fellow students water and snacks after their Blood donations.
Dog Rescue Volunteer
Caring Hearts & Paws
05.2020 - 11.2020
- Provided a safe, healthy environment for abandoned puppies and/or adult dogs during COVID-19.
- Ensured the dogs were given adequate food and water.
- Took the dogs on daily walks and played with them in preparation for them to go to their new homes.
- Tested the dogs to see if they were safe around other cats and dogs.
- Contacted potential adopters with information and pictures of the dogs during the time of foster.
Ranch Volunteer
Happy Tails Farm & Rescue Center
06.2018 - 08.2018
- Helped to clean and maintain horse stalls.
- Fed the horses.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University At Buffalo
Buffalo, NY05-2027
High School Diploma -
Eden Junior Senior High School
Eden, NY06-2023
Skills
- Team player
- Leadership
- Multitasking
- Empathy
- Conflict resolution
- Organization Skills
- Time Management
- Communication
- Adaptability
Timeline
Server/Bartender
Pierce Ave Bar & Grill
02.2026 - Current
Cook/Barista
Spot Coffee
09.2025 - 01.2026
Waitress
East Eden Tavern & Smoke House
06.2023 - 01.2026
Dog Rescue Volunteer
Caring Hearts & Paws
05.2020 - 11.2020
Ranch Volunteer
Happy Tails Farm & Rescue Center
06.2018 - 08.2018
School Volunteer
Eden Girls Lacrosse
03.2018 - 06.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University At Buffalo
High School Diploma -
Eden Junior Senior High School