Samantha Spivack
Fredericksburg,VA
Summary
Enthusiastic and quick-learning professional with extensive experience in the service industry and a valuable professional internship. Demonstrated ability to adapt to new environments and tasks, showcasing a strong passion for work. Recognized for consistently delivering exceptional customer service and exceeding expectations. Adept at quickly acquiring new skills and knowledge, contributing to team success and achieving organizational goals.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Intern
Virginia Museum of Fine Arts
Richmond, VA
06.2024 - 08.2024
- This internship at the museum demanded a weekly commitment of 20-25 hours, running from June to August, with an exception for the week of July 4
- Key responsibilities included conducting research to tailor museum programs to specific audiences, creating proposals for upcoming Teen Programs and Events, contributing to the organization of large-scale Family Day Events, conducting research and aiding in the planning of M.LiT and Teen Stylin' programs, among other tasks
- This experience provided an opportunity to develop skills in program evaluation, strategic planning, proposal drafting, event coordination, and teamwork, setting a solid foundation for future professional endeavors in the cultural and educational sector.
Retail Merchandise Associate
TJ Maxx
Fredericksburg, VA
07.2023 - 04.2024
- Retail Merchandise Associates at TJ Maxx are expected to be proficient in a multitude of retail areas
- I was capable in all departments on the sales floor completing recovery, merchandising, mark downs, and stocking tasks
- I was also proficient in customer service oriented positions and I was easily able to support customers on our registers, at our jewelry counter, and in the fitting room
- Outside of the typical duties of a retail associate my dedication and honesty at TJMaxx gave me the opportunity of working in our Cash Office
- In this position I was trusted to total registers, confirm large value returns, manage the safe, use software programs to calculate register losses, and many other administrative duties.
Farm Worker
Belvedere Plantation
Fredericksburg, VA
09.2021 - 11.2021
- All positions at Belvedere are flexible and I was often expected to work in different positions giving me many different experiences in fields of cashiering and customer service
- My time at Belvedere also allowed me to experience working with farm animals in a wide variety of situations
- Meaning, I was asked to help with the delivery of Goat Kids or wrangling an unruly pig as well as educating visitors on our animals
- This experience overall helped to develop skills in not only animal keeping and behavior but also adaptability and problem solving.
Education
Associate's degree - Liberal Arts & Sciences
Germanna Community College
Fredericksburg, VATraining program - French
Université de Caen-Normandie
09.2024
High school diploma -
Spotsylvania High School
Fredericksburg, VA05.2024
International Baccalaureate Diploma - Humanities
International Baccalaureate at Spotsylvania High School
Spotsylvania Courthouse, VA05.2024
Skills
- Customer support
- Communication skills
- Google Suite
- Microsoft Office
- Program Development
- Proposal Writing
- Strategic Planning
- Marketing
Certification
- CPR Certification
- Driver's License
Groups
International Baccalaureate
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Professional Working
Timeline
Intern
Virginia Museum of Fine Arts
06.2024 - 08.2024
Retail Merchandise Associate
TJ Maxx
07.2023 - 04.2024
Farm Worker
Belvedere Plantation
09.2021 - 11.2021
High school diploma -
Spotsylvania High School
Associate's degree - Liberal Arts & Sciences
Germanna Community College
Training program - French
Université de Caen-Normandie
International Baccalaureate Diploma - Humanities
International Baccalaureate at Spotsylvania High School