Samantha MacDonald
Marshfield,VT
Summary
Dynamic professional with a proven track record in leadership roles, including both restaurant and store management. Excels in high-pressure environments, demonstrating exceptional communication skills and a friendly and calm demeanor. Skilled in life coaching and operations management, consistently achieving goals with a focus on team development and customer safety and satisfaction.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Network Marketer
LifeVantage Corporation
Marshfield, VT
07.2015 - Current
- Guided entrepreneurial initiatives within an international biohacking firm.
- Conducted direct sales and delivered public presentations on various products, services, and business opportunities.
- Executed detailed investigations to identify potential markets and understand client needs.
Store Manager
Aromed Essentials
Montpelier, VT
09.2017 - 10.2024
- Supervised day-to-day functions, focusing on cash handling and inventory of in house stock control.
- Provided in-depth consultations on the therapeutic benefits of natural remedies.
- Specialized in navigating holistic options and products to help find solutions for anxiety, sleep, and numerous other afflictions.
- Designed visually appealing store front windows while optimizing product arrangement.
Caterer
Bontemp Gourmet / Open Hearth Pizza
Montpelier, VT
02.2012 - 10.2024
- Special attention to safety regulations of germ transmission and how to maintain a consistently safe work and serving space.
- Created attractive displays for buffets using a variety of garnishes and decorations.
- Coordinated food service stations and venue accommodations, including setup, and tear-down of furniture and equipment per customer guidelines.
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
- Willing to travel throughout the entire state with Open Hearth Pizza (completely mobile, wood-fired pizza oven, and catering services).
FOH Manager
Wilaiwans Thai Resteraunt
Montpelier, VT
04.2012 - 07.2017
- Developed an effective system to increase the revenue of a fast-paced lunch restaurant.
- Fielded all food orders from order to delivery.
- Managed daily financial transactions and balanced accounts.
- Provided clear communication to customers, and influenced their loyalty and satisfaction.
- Perfected my knowledge of food safety regulations and nutritional benefits of the ingredients to better assist the customers.
Owner/Operater
The Phoenix Cafe
Chester, VT
02.2007 - 08.2010
- Experience with all safety and state regulated requirements for passing Health inspection.
- Overseeing daily operations of a 40-seat breakfast and lunch café.
- Developed menus, manuals, and business strategies to increase revenue.
- Managed employees.
- Catered weddings and events.
Education
Reiki 1 Certification - Reiki
John Harvey Grey Center For Reiki Healing
Rindge, NH02-2020
Certified Nutritional Health Coach - Nutritional Health Coaching
Institute For Integrative Nutrition
Newark, OH06-2019
General Studies
Auburn University Montgomery
Montgomery, AL06-1993
Some College (No Degree) - Writing
Woodbury College
Montpelier, VTSkills
- Calm nature
- People Oriented
- Strong Communication Skills
- Trauma Informed
- Life Coaching
- Great Physical Shape
- Reliable
- Work Well in Stressful Situations
Affiliations
- I raised my daughter alone from age 8 to now almost 22.
- I worked many years in construction and became a steeplejack.
- I have never worked a sit-down job.
- I love the outdoors. walking, hiking, sailing, kayaking, dirt biking, star-gazing
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Store Manager
Aromed Essentials
09.2017 - 10.2024
Network Marketer
LifeVantage Corporation
07.2015 - Current
FOH Manager
Wilaiwans Thai Resteraunt
04.2012 - 07.2017
Caterer
Bontemp Gourmet / Open Hearth Pizza
02.2012 - 10.2024
Owner/Operater
The Phoenix Cafe
02.2007 - 08.2010
Reiki 1 Certification - Reiki
John Harvey Grey Center For Reiki Healing
Certified Nutritional Health Coach - Nutritional Health Coaching
Institute For Integrative Nutrition
General Studies
Auburn University Montgomery
Some College (No Degree) - Writing
Woodbury College