Samantha Ellis
OCEAN CITY,MD
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Merchandise Sales Associate
Marshalls
11.2025 - Current
- Implemented efficient checkout procedures, reducing wait times for customers during peak hours.
- Worked to meet or exceed special targets for credit card applications, special donations and specific product promotions.
- Stayed up-to-date on current promotions, sales events, and product launches to better inform customers of available deals or new items.
- Processed returns or exchanges efficiently while adhering to store policies, ensuring customer satisfaction was maintained even during challenging situations.
- Greeted all customers entering the store warmly, creating a welcoming atmosphere that encouraged repeat visits.
Assistant Manager
Ocean City Paintball
04.2016 - Current
- Managed upfront at the register
- Remained calm and professional in stressful circumstances and effectively diffused tense situations.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of company products and services.
Veterinary Assistant/Receptionist
Crossroads Selbyville Animal Hospital
03.2022 - 08.2023
- Greeted visitors, answer phones, and run errands with maintaining professional composure
- Helped restrain animals while doing nail trims and giving vaccines
- Handled the register and did the invoices
Brand Associate
Old Navy
09.2021 - 04.2022
- Engage with customers
- Keep track of stock inventory
- Help maintain the floors
Sales Photographer
Telescope Pictures
01.2020 - 07.2021
- Shoots beach and studio photography
- Selling multi-format versions of the photos to customers.
Education
Associate of Science - Radiology Technician
Wor Wic Community College
Salisbury, MDCertificate of Completion - Veterinary Assistant Program
Wor-Wic Community College
01.2021
Approved Veterinary Assistant Certification -
01.2021
B.S. - Interdisciplinary Studies, Communication, Cinematic Arts, and Theatre Arts
Liberty University
01.2017
High School Diploma -
Cedars Academy
01.2008
Skills
- Register management
- Customer invoice processing
- Inventory management
- Sales target achievement
- Customer relationship management
- Effective communication
- POS system operation
References
- Jonathan Flately, Ocean City Paintball, 410-213-2266
- Hank Scudder, 215-285-5441
Timeline
Merchandise Sales Associate
Marshalls
11.2025 - Current
Veterinary Assistant/Receptionist
Crossroads Selbyville Animal Hospital
03.2022 - 08.2023
Brand Associate
Old Navy
09.2021 - 04.2022
Sales Photographer
Telescope Pictures
01.2020 - 07.2021
Assistant Manager
Ocean City Paintball
04.2016 - Current
Certificate of Completion - Veterinary Assistant Program
Wor-Wic Community College
Approved Veterinary Assistant Certification -
B.S. - Interdisciplinary Studies, Communication, Cinematic Arts, and Theatre Arts
Liberty University
High School Diploma -
Cedars Academy
Associate of Science - Radiology Technician
Wor Wic Community College