Samara Duquette
Deputy
Summary
Dedicated and well-rounded student with a proven track record of leadership, academic excellence, and diverse extracurricular involvement. Four-year varsity athlete in soccer and tennis, complemented by the role of Low Brass Section Leader in the marching band, demonstrating a commitment to teamwork and discipline. Actively engaged as a delegate for Hoosier Girls State and participated in multiple international mission trips to Honduras, reflecting a strong sense of community service and global awareness. Exceptional time management skills and perseverance evident in the successful balance of rigorous coursework with athletics, music, and volunteer efforts.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Front Office Administrator
Madison Family Dentistry
Madison, IN
05.2022 - Current
- Duties include: answering phones, scheduling patients for their care, calling patients, calling insurance for breakdowns, checking patients in and out of office, cleanings, filing and managing the front office.
Madison Tour of Homes
City of Madison
Madison, IN
12.2024 - 12.2025
- The Madison Tour of Homes takes place during Christmas time. They would decorate historic homes with Christmas decorations. We showed and talked to people about the historic rooms and the building itself.
- I had to memorize the history of the building or the room and be engaging with the audience.
- I would usually work in shifts of four hours.
Missions Trip Volunteer-Honduras
Frontline Missions Inc
Fairburn, GA
01.2022 - 12.2024
- Dental sterilization assistant: set up and clean up for dental treatment.
- Pharmacy tech: Organize and dispense medications as ordered by the doctor.
- Worship leader: help lead worship by singing and playing the trombone.
- Construction: Help build the pastor's home by salvaging and hauling boulders, digging the foundation, and clearing brush.
- Children's ministry: help lead children's classes, crafts, and games.
- Dealing with a language barrier and practicing Spanish.
- I've been to Honduras for mission trips 3 times: August 2022, June 2023, and December 2025.
Education
Shawe Memorial Jr./Sr. High School
Madison, IN05-2026
Indiana College Core Technical Certificate -
Ivy Tech Community College
Madison, IN05-2026
Accomplishments
- Helped establish the first girls’ soccer team at Shawe Memorial (9-12th) and contributed to becoming runner-up sectional champions junior year.
- Selected as a delegate for Hoosier Girls State, a prestigious leadership and government program.
- Played on the girls tennis team (9-12th grade)
- Served as Low Brass Section Leader (10th–12th grade) in marching band, leading peers through rehearsals, late practices, and intensive band camps. Got state runner-up my junior year.
- Invited to Morehead Honor Band Clinic (9th–12th grade) and the Music for All Summer Symposium, where I marched with Carolina Crown.
Timeline
Madison Tour of Homes
City of Madison
12.2024 - 12.2025
Front Office Administrator
Madison Family Dentistry
05.2022 - Current
Missions Trip Volunteer-Honduras
Frontline Missions Inc
01.2022 - 12.2024
Shawe Memorial Jr./Sr. High School
Indiana College Core Technical Certificate -
Ivy Tech Community College