Samantha Kandel
West Palm Beach
Summary
Junior at Virginia Tech seeking to expand knowledge and gain hands-on experience in the Hotel and Hospitality Management Industry
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Sales Associate
Allie May Boutique
06.2024 - 08.2025
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
- Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
Restaurant Hostess
Scojos Diner
05.2021 - 08.2023
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills by handling telephone inquiries while attending to in-person guest needs seamlessly.
- Handled high-pressure situations gracefully, managing multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining a calm demeanor.
- Answered customer questions about hours, seating, and menu information.
- Maintained an organized waitlist for busy times, ensuring efficient seating of guests.
Teen Program Coordinator
Cornerhouse
08.2021 - 02.2023
- Teaching students in elementary school and middle school about the harmful effects of drugs.
- Developed and implemented group activities to promote team building and collaboration.
- Created an inclusive atmosphere within all programs which promoted diversity, respect, empathy, and teamwork amongst peers.
- Spearheaded fundraising efforts that helped secure grants and donations to sustain ongoing programming needs.
Education
Hospitality And Tourism Management
Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, VA05-2027
Skills
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving skills
- Effective Communication
- Conflict Resolution
- Customer Service
- Adaptability
- Guest relations
Timeline
Sales Associate
Allie May Boutique
06.2024 - 08.2025
Teen Program Coordinator
Cornerhouse
08.2021 - 02.2023
Restaurant Hostess
Scojos Diner
05.2021 - 08.2023
Hospitality And Tourism Management
Virginia Tech