Samantha Foster
Hardeeville,SC
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges and building positive team dynamics to accomplish aggressive goals. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and dedicated to fostering open, communicative culture where individuals feel empowered to contribute to company's success.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager on Duty
The Art Cafe
Hilton Head Island, SC
05.2022 - 11.2024
- Monitored inventory levels to ensure adequate stock was available at all times.
- Trained new employees on job duties and company policies.
- Provided guidance and support to team members when needed.
- Interacted with customers regularly to ensure their needs were met.
- Coordinated with other department supervisors to ensure smooth workflow and project alignment.
Hostess
Nectar Farm Kitchen
Hilton Head Island, SC
10.2022 - 04.2023
- Greeted guests warmly upon arrival, seating them promptly.
- Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills when interacting with customers.
- Provided menus to customers and answered questions regarding menu items.
- Provided excellent customer service by addressing customer needs promptly.
- Assisted in preparing the restaurant for opening and closing shifts.
- Handled cash payments and reconciled daily transactions accurately.
Server and Hostess
Hook and Reel
Bluffton, SC
11.2021 - 05.2022
- Ensured that each guest was served courteously, quickly, and efficiently.
- Responded efficiently to guest inquiries and complaints in a professional manner.
- Handled money transactions accurately while following company procedures for handling cash payments.
- Communicated effectively with kitchen staff regarding customer allergies or special requests.
- Checked with customers to determine satisfaction with meals, promptly taking action to correct problems.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
University of South Carolina - Beaufort
Okatie, SC12-2024
High School Diploma -
May River High School
Bluffton, SC05-2020
Skills
- Works well under pressure
- Computer proficiency
- Excellent problem solving abilities
- Leadership experience
- Strong work ethic
- Compassionate towards others
Accomplishments
- Skills USA Competitor, on a CSI team that competed against others that worked closely with the FBI.
- Dean's List, awarded for immense effort put forth towards my grades and GPA.
- Extraordinary effort, awarded a medal for exemplifying strong effort in school.
Affiliations
- Greek Life, worked as Vice President ensuring positive empowerment for women in the community and fundraising for Children's Miracle Network Hospitals.
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Limited
French
Elementary
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Hostess
Nectar Farm Kitchen
10.2022 - 04.2023
Manager on Duty
The Art Cafe
05.2022 - 11.2024
Server and Hostess
Hook and Reel
11.2021 - 05.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
University of South Carolina - Beaufort
High School Diploma -
May River High School
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