Samantha Sherer
Miramar Beach,FL
Summary
I grew up playing all sports. I played high school softball and basketball, and played a year of juco basketball at Northwest Florida State College. I now do a lot of weight training and exercise. I work two jobs, one as a dog caretaker and a deckhand at Destiny Water Adventures.
Safety-oriented deckhand known for exceptional physical fitness and self-discipline. Proven ability to assist in vessel operations while promoting a welcoming environment for guests. Prepared to leverage expertise in deck equipment operation and safety practices.
Around multiple pets a day and assisting in their daily lives. I have my own dog, along with others I take care of daily. Giving oral medications, feeding, walking, and interacting daily.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Deckhand
Destiny Water Adventures
Fort Walton Beach, FL
03.2026 - Current
- Assisted crew with daily vessel operations and maintenance tasks.
- Monitored weather conditions to support safe navigation and passenger comfort.
- Collaborated with team members to provide exceptional customer service on excursions.
- Maintained the cleanliness of vessel facilities, promoting a welcoming environment for guests.
- Welcome customers and assist them with bags and anything they need to the boats.
- Give safety briefings to all customers on boat on safety regulations, coastguard expectations, and how to operate the boat.
- Operating boats and jet skis, parking/ramping boats and jetskis, tying lines, and more.
Dog Caretaker
Rover
Miramar Beach, FL
11.2023 - Current
- Supervised daily dog care routines, ensuring the safety and well-being of multiple pets simultaneously.
- Coordinated pet transportation logistics for client appointments and service deliveries.
- Monitored pet behavior and health, reporting concerns to owners and providing recommendations for improvement.
- Being able to stay overnight at clients' houses with their dog and take care of them.
- Doing drop-ins and walks at clients' houses
- Transporting dogs from house to house
- Taking care of multiple dogs at once. Being able to bathe owners' pets if asked
- Able to give oral medications to pets
Sales Associate
Abercrombie & Fitch
Destin, FL
04.2023 - 08.2023
- Assisted customers in finding products and provided exceptional service to enhance shopping experience.
- Maintained visual merchandising standards by organizing merchandise displays effectively.
- Processed transactions accurately and efficiently at point-of-sale system.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve sales goals and ensure store compliance.
- Monitored inventory levels, restocked products, and communicated shortages to management promptly.
- Adapted quickly to changes in product promotions and store policies, ensuring accurate information delivery.
Sales Associate / Shoe Department / Cashier
Dicks Sporing Goods
Destin, FL
03.2023 - 08.2023
- Assisted customers in product selection and provided exceptional service to enhance shopping experience.
- Maintained knowledge of current promotions and sales to effectively communicate with customers.
- Executed merchandise organization and inventory management to ensure optimal store presentation.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve daily sales goals and improve customer satisfaction.
- Engaged with customers in the shoe department
- Get customers fitted with shoes, make sure right size and right fit
Education
Associate of Science - Exercise Science
Troy University
Troy, AL12-2026
Associate of Science - Exercise Science
The University of West Florida
Pensacola, FL12-2026
Associate of Science - Exercise Science
Northwest Florida State College
Niceville, FL05-2023
Skills
- Safety awareness
- Cleaning and sanitation
- Maintaining equipment
- Deck equipment operation
- Adaptability in conditions
- Safety practices
- Physical fitness and stamina
- Small boat handling
- Customer service
- Data entry
- Self-discipline
- Competitive
- Adaptable
- Physical strength
Timeline
Deckhand
Destiny Water Adventures
03.2026 - Current
Dog Caretaker
Rover
11.2023 - Current
Sales Associate
Abercrombie & Fitch
04.2023 - 08.2023
Sales Associate / Shoe Department / Cashier
Dicks Sporing Goods
03.2023 - 08.2023
Associate of Science - Exercise Science
Troy University
Associate of Science - Exercise Science
The University of West Florida
Associate of Science - Exercise Science
Northwest Florida State College