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Samantha Livingston

Elizabeth City,NC

Summary

Hospitality professional prepared for this role with comprehensive experience in high-energy environments. Proven ability to create memorable guest experiences and maintain well-organized bar area. Reliable team player and adaptable to changing needs, showcasing skills in mixology and customer interaction.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Bartender

Smokey Bones Bar & Fire Grill
Virginia Beach, VA
10.2015 - 04.2026
  • Managed bar inventory, ensuring timely stock replenishment and minimizing waste.
  • Trained 5 new bartenders on drink preparation, product promotion, garnish preparation and sanitation protocol.
  • Maintained customer satisfaction with forward-thinking strategies focused on addressing customer needs and resolving concerns.
  • Operated efficiently in high-volume setting to prepare and serve more than 20 drinks per hour.

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Benefits Advisor

Aflac
Elizabeth City, NC
08.2020 - 01.2021
  • Educated clients on products over phone or face-to-face presentations, highlighting changes in policies offered or advantages over competitor services.
  • Advised customers on making decisions regarding health care packages, carefully matching customers with most appropriate products and services.
  • Provided information on company offerings to promote products and services to customers.

Server

Buffalo Wild Wings
Norfolk, VA
10.2013 - 11.2015
  • Arranged and prepared tables for customers to offer memorable experiences to guests and foster repeat business.
  • Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
  • Assigned work tasks and coordinated activities of dining room personnel to provide prompt and successful service to patrons.
  • Recruited and trained new waitstaff personnel, providing rapid onboarding processes to integrate additional team members quickly.
  • Supported needs of 7-person wait staff who attended to specific needs of countless customers daily for sports bar with social relevancy and intentionality.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Veterinary Technology

San Juan College
Farmington, NM
05.2020

Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science

Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA
12.2016

Skills

  • Health insurance knowledge
  • Meticulous attention to detail
  • Effective customer engagement
  • Strong understanding of medical terminology
  • Thrive in dynamic settings
  • Proficient in managing multiple tasks
  • Supportive team member
  • Steadfast reliability
  • Service excellence

Timeline

Benefits Advisor

Aflac
08.2020 - 01.2021

Bartender

Smokey Bones Bar & Fire Grill
10.2015 - 04.2026

Server

Buffalo Wild Wings
10.2013 - 11.2015

Associate of Applied Science - Veterinary Technology

San Juan College

Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science

Old Dominion University