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Samantha Lara

Lone Star,TX

Summary

Positive and caring student support professional with upbeat attitude and detail-oriented approach to meeting all student needs. Highly organized, proactive and flexible with strong critical thinking and planning abilities.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Student Services Specialist

Northeast Texas Community College
01.2024 - Current
  • Planned and promoted career planning presentations, work experience programs, and career workshops.
  • Assisted students in exploring and selecting career paths.
  • Advised students on educational, career, and social opportunities.
  • Served as a liaison between students and external organizations for internship placements or job opportunities after graduation.

Park Ranger

Daingerfield State Park
11.2022 - 01.2024
  • Promoted education on ecology, natural resources, and environmental concerns to visitors through captivating presentations, elaborate exhibits, and hands-on workshops.
  • Offered quality interpretive programming for school groups to foster appreciation for natural resources and encourage future environmental stewardship.
  • Interacted pleasantly with visitors and promoted park rules, regulations, and safety measures to educate and inform.


Cashier

Spring Market
03.2020 - 01.2023


  • Collaborated with team members to achieve sales targets and maintain a clean, well-stocked store environment.
  • Maintained a safe and healthy work environment for partners and the public.
  • Developed rapport with regular customers, offering personalized service that fostered brand loyalty.
  • Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
  • Reconciled cash drawer at the start and end of each shift, accounting for errors, and resolving discrepancies.

Cashier

Fred's
03.2018 - 08.2019
  • Organize and create floor models for new merchandise
  • Assisted customers with questions and locations of products
  • Completed online orders, unloading, and stocking products.
  • Handled cash with high accuracy and took care to check bills for fraud.

Assistant Manager

Domino's
09.2015 - 02.2018
  • Conducted employee performance evaluations, providing constructive feedback for growth and development.
  • Reduced waste and pursued revenue development strategies to keep the department aligned with sales and profit targets.
  • Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
  • Developed a loyal and highly satisfied customer base through proactive management of team customer service strategies.

Education

Bachelor of Business Administration with Marketing -

Texas A&M University-Texarkana
05.2023

Associate of Science in Business Administration with Accounting -

Northeast Texas Community College
05.2021

Skills

  • Teamwork
  • Leadership
  • Excellent multi-tasker
  • Organized and goal-oriented
  • Quick learner
  • Well-diverse in Microsoft Programs
  • Emotional Support
  • Academic Support
  • Administration Collaboration
  • Calm Under Pressure
  • POS Systems and Ordering Platforms

Timeline

Student Services Specialist

Northeast Texas Community College
01.2024 - Current

Park Ranger

Daingerfield State Park
11.2022 - 01.2024

Cashier

Spring Market
03.2020 - 01.2023

Cashier

Fred's
03.2018 - 08.2019

Assistant Manager

Domino's
09.2015 - 02.2018

Bachelor of Business Administration with Marketing -

Texas A&M University-Texarkana

Associate of Science in Business Administration with Accounting -

Northeast Texas Community College
Samantha Lara