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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, VA
05-2027

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

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