Samantha Tavarez
Mount Dora
Summary
Resourceful professional experienced in recruiting, administrative, and operational support. Skilled in handling confidential information and facilitating daily team functions. Familiar with recruiting systems and standard business software, effectively managing multiple priorities in dynamic environments to enhance candidate and team experiences.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Volunteer Client Coordinator
Gaylord & Rogers Estate Planning Services
Eustis
02.2022 - Current
- Coordinated client intake scheduling and follow-up communication to enhance client engagement.
- Maintained confidential client records, ensuring accuracy and adherence to privacy standards.
- Communicated professionally with clients, vendors, and internal stakeholders in high-volume settings.
- Supported office operations through calendar management, data entry, and workflow coordination to streamline processes.
Wellness Operations Coordinator
Sheraton Hotel & Resorts
Lake Buena Vista
02.2012 - 02.2016
- Coordinated daily operations in a fast-paced hospitality and wellness environment focused on guest satisfaction and service excellence.
- Streamlined operational records management, appointment scheduling, and administrative workflows.
- Facilitated onboarding support, coordinated scheduling, assisted training, and enhanced employee communication.
- Aided management in resolving customer service issues, coordinating team efforts, and improving operational processes.
Team Operations Coordinator
Orlando Science Center
Orlando
05.2009 - 01.2012
- Coordinated staff scheduling, facilitated onboarding, and enhanced interdepartmental communication.
- Trained and supported new team members on operational procedures and guest service standards to ensure consistency.
- Maintained accurate records, processed documentation, and supported operational reporting.
- Managed event logistics and supported community engagement initiatives to strengthen local partnerships.
- Delivered exceptional customer service while resolving visitor concerns professionally and efficiently.
Talent Acquisition Coordinator
The Estee Lauder Companies
Orlando
08.2008 - 01.2012
- Executed candidate outreach and contributed to recruitment marketing initiatives and hiring events, boosting candidate engagement.
- Facilitated interview scheduling and candidate review process for hiring managers, ensuring smooth coordination of hiring logistics.
- Coordinated recruitment operations, enhancing candidate communication, interview scheduling, onboarding support, and applicant tracking.
- Maintained confidential applicant and employee records in compliance with company standards.
Administrative Assistant
Dillard's
Orlando
06.2005 - 07.2008
- Managed scheduling, employee communication, onboarding paperwork, and customer service to streamline operations.
- Coordinated calendars and answered phones while providing timely assistance to customers, improving service quality.
- Delivered administrative and operational support in high-volume retail environment, enhancing overall efficiency.
- Maintained organized records, handled data entry tasks, and supported store leadership with daily operations.
- Streamlined processes to improve overall operational effectiveness.
- Streamlined processes to improve overall operational effectiveness.
- Supported team operations during seasonal hiring and peak retail periods.
- Supported team operations during seasonal hiring and peak retail periods.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English
University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL12-2010
Skills
- Client intake coordination
- Onboarding support
- Customer relationship management
- Data management
- Workflow optimization
- Administrative support
Certification
- Florida Notary Public- 2025
- Google Project Management-In Progress
- Linkedin HR Foundations- 2026
Timeline
Volunteer Client Coordinator
Gaylord & Rogers Estate Planning Services
02.2022 - Current
Wellness Operations Coordinator
Sheraton Hotel & Resorts
02.2012 - 02.2016
Team Operations Coordinator
Orlando Science Center
05.2009 - 01.2012
Talent Acquisition Coordinator
The Estee Lauder Companies
08.2008 - 01.2012
Administrative Assistant
Dillard's
06.2005 - 07.2008
Bachelor of Arts - English
University of Central Florida