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Work History
Education
Skills
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Travel, boating, cooking, animals, networking and meeting others
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Samantha Kurek

Port Washington,NY

Summary

Approachable employee and colleague with strong customer service experience. Warmly greets and serves guests promptly to maintain a positive customer experience. Highly organized and committed to creating welcoming atmosphere. Constantly finding new ways to exceed customers' expectations with personalized service. Effectively multi-tasked to efficiently manage workflow and servicing customers and the community. Trained in opening and closing store, maintaining inventory, and managing cash register. Delivered high-quality guest service while consistently meeting company objectives for customer satisfaction. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level [Job Title] position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Dedicated individual with demonstrated experience training animals in basic obedience and behavior management. Skilled in developing strong relationships and providing animals with best care possible.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Hostess & Boat Dock Handler

Louie's Prime Steak & Seafood
05.2024 - Current
  • Answered customer questions about hours, seating, and menu information.
  • Greeted customers warmly upon arrival and provided friendly and warm presence throughout dining experience.
  • Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, balancing responsibilities such as answering phone calls, greeting guests, and updating reservation logs simultaneously.
  • Took reservations and to-go orders by phone, answered customer questions, and informed of accurate wait times.

Summer Intern - Web Design

Remetrex Inc
05.2024 - Current
  • Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while consistently meeting deadlines under high-pressure situations during the internship period.
  • Maintained a strong work ethic and positive attitude throughout the summer internship program, earning recognition from supervisors for outstanding performance and commitment to team success.
  • Participated in weekly meetings with mentors and colleagues, sharing insights from various learning experiences throughout the internship program.
  • Gained valuable industry knowledge through attending seminars, workshops, and conferences related to the field of expertise during the summer internship program.

Volunteer

North Shore Animal League
05.2024 - Current
  • Provide customer service support to individuals interested in visiting the shelter and those who are considering adoption.
  • Care for all animals wellbeing. Conduct regularly grooming, feeding and cleaning of the animals environments. Socialize and play/exercise animals to maintain their health.

Tutor Volunteer

Port Washington Library
02.2024 - Current

Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills, and correct weaknesses.

  • Guided students in [Area of study] by reviewing students' textbooks and materials.
  • Developed strong relationships with students, fostering a positive learning environment and open communication.

Volunteer

Horseability
06.2021 - Current
  • Assisted with special events and programs.
  • Maintained clean, neat, and operational facilities to serve program needs.
  • Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.
  • Represented organization positively and professionally while providing community with much-needed services.

Child Care

Ross Family
04.2021 - Current
  • Established positive relationships with families based on trust, professionalism, and mutual respect for successful partnership in child care provision.
  • Established partnerships with local schools and community organizations for additional resources and support for the child care center.
  • Kept constant child headcount and oversaw sign-in and sign-out process for parents to maintain child care and safety.
  • Coordinated child care arrangements at unit events, enabling parents'' participation in important discussions without distraction.

Store Associate

Ralph's Italian Ice
04.2021 - 05.2024
  • Greeted customers, helped locate merchandise, and suggested suitable options.
  • Maintained a clean and safe shopping environment for customers through regular cleaning and monitoring of store conditions.
  • Utilized strong multitasking abilities to manage multiple responsibilities simultaneously during busy periods.
  • Increased customer satisfaction by providing efficient and friendly service while handling transactions.

Education

High School Diploma -

Paul D Schreiber High School
Port Washington
06.2025

Skills

  • Customer Service
  • Effective Multitasking
  • Patience and Empathy
  • Interactive interpersonal & communication skills
  • Guest complaint resolution
  • Flexible and Adaptable
  • Team Player
  • Reliable and Trustworthy
  • Researcher
  • Creative and curious
  • Problem Solver
  • Detail, process and analytical oriented

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Travel, boating, cooking, animals, networking and meeting others

Travel, boating, cooking, animals, networking and meeting others

Timeline

Hostess & Boat Dock Handler

Louie's Prime Steak & Seafood
05.2024 - Current

Summer Intern - Web Design

Remetrex Inc
05.2024 - Current

Volunteer

North Shore Animal League
05.2024 - Current

Tutor Volunteer

Port Washington Library
02.2024 - Current

Volunteer

Horseability
06.2021 - Current

Child Care

Ross Family
04.2021 - Current

Store Associate

Ralph's Italian Ice
04.2021 - 05.2024

High School Diploma -

Paul D Schreiber High School
Samantha Kurek