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
2024.01 - 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
2022.11 - 2024.01
- 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
2020.03 - 2023.01
- 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
2018.03 - 2019.08
- 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
2015.09 - 2018.02
- 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
2024.01 - Current
Park Ranger
Daingerfield State Park
2022.11 - 2024.01
Cashier
Spring Market
2020.03 - 2023.01
Cashier
Fred's
2018.03 - 2019.08
Assistant Manager
Domino's
2015.09 - 2018.02
Bachelor of Business Administration with Marketing -
Texas A&M University-Texarkana
Associate of Science in Business Administration with Accounting -
Northeast Texas Community College
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