Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
References
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Samuel Demaris

Samuel Demaris

Los Angeles,California

Summary

Engaging and entertaining, possessing a natural ability for providing fun and exciting guest engagement. Outgoing personality and constructive humor create a safe and enjoyable atmosphere while effectively meeting venue objectives. Strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills allow for quick adaptation to new environments. Eager to contribute to team success and further develop professional skills. Bringing a positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and growth, ready to make a valuable impact.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience

Work History

Professional Entertainer

Princess Cruise Lines Ltd.
12.2022 - 02.2024
  • Incorporated stage props to engage audience and create unforgettable moments.
  • Navigated through large crowds to sign autographs or pose for pictures at guest request.
  • Communicated with guests clearly and with good humor to encourage laughter and excitement.
  • Produced Comedy shows from concept to conclusion.

Professional Entertainer

Celebrity Cruises
05.2021 - 05.2022
  • Incorporated stage props to engage audience and create unforgettable moments.
  • Produced Comedy shows from concept to conclusion.
  • Communicated with guests clearly and with good humor to encourage laughter and excitement.

Professional Entertainer

Carnival Cruise Lines
12.2017 - 05.2021
  • Incorporated stage props to engage audience and create unforgettable moments.
  • Communicated with guests clearly and with good humor to encourage laughter and excitement.
  • Navigated through large crowds to sign autographs or pose for pictures at guest request.
  • Produced Comedy shows from concept to conclusion.

Bartender

Laff Stop Comedy Club
12.2008 - 12.2009
  • Handled simultaneous customer, team, and business needs while avoiding unnecessary delays or errors.
  • Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.
  • Obtained cash bank and stocked service bar to prepare for operation.
  • Adhered to state laws regarding alcoholic beverage services and customer regulations.

Courier

Houston Express
01.2008 - 06.2008

Delivered important packages throughout Houston and the surrounding areas in my personal vehicle.

  • Greeted recipients, delivered packages, and parcels and acquired proper signatures for all deliveries.
  • Drove safely at all times to avoid accidents and harm.

Party Patrol

Triangle Entertainment
07.2005 - 06.2007
  • Responsible for personal entertainment as well as Special Events throughout the club.

Server

The Olive Garden
09.2003 - 08.2005
  • Serve guests in timely and efficient manner while ensuring 100% customer satisfaction.

Customer Service Representative

Herrman & Herrman L.L.P.
08.2002 - 10.2002
  • Received incoming calls from potential new clients and determined their eligibility for representation.

Credit Card Collections Specialist

United Recovery Systems
01.2002 - 07.2002
  • Collected outstanding debts in high-volume outbound and inbound call center while adhering to all applicable laws and regulations.

Bartender

The Royal Oaks Country Club
05.2001 - 08.2001
  • Serve drinks to club members, monitor inventory, and maintain cleanliness of my bar.

Server

Dave and Buster's of Houston
03.2000 - 04.2001
  • Take orders from guests as they arrive and serve food in a polite and professional manner
  • Named Employee of the month, August of 2000
  • Named Certified Trainer, September of 2000.

Server/Bartender

The Angelika Cafe and Film Center
01.1999 - 12.1999
  • Take orders from guests as they arrive and serve food in a polite and professional manner
  • Promoted to the position of bartender, March of 1999.

Server

Cafe Pappadeaux
06.1997 - 04.1998
  • Take orders from guests as they arrive and serve food in a polite and professional manner
  • Named Most Improved Rookie, July of 1997.

Telemarketer

The Society for the Performing Arts
06.1997 - 08.1997
  • Sold season tickets for upcoming SPA events.

Television show host

Paramount 20 KTXH
06.1993 - 06.1994
  • Hosted children's television show along with three other teens.

Education

Certification -

Houston Community College
Houston, TX
05.2002

Some College Coursework Completed - undefined

Houston Community College
Houston, TX
06.1999

Some College Coursework Completed - undefined

University of Houston
Houston, TX
05.1998

High School or equivalent - undefined

Bellaire High School
Houston, TX
06.1997

Skills

  • Multimedia integration
  • Social Media Promotion
  • Script Memorization
  • Live Audience Entertainment
  • Self-Driven and Motivated
  • Creative Thinking
  • Interpersonal Communication
  • Team Collaboration
  • Artistic Creativity
  • Improv Acting
  • Stand-up Comedy
  • Audience Engagement

References

  • Chariti Peters, 281-542-7484, Personal
  • Michael Anthony Duran, 281-827-0029, Personal
  • Amy Carder, 713-540-4719, Professional
  • Derwin Jordan, 713-952-2233, Professional

Timeline

Professional Entertainer

Princess Cruise Lines Ltd.
12.2022 - 02.2024

Professional Entertainer

Celebrity Cruises
05.2021 - 05.2022

Professional Entertainer

Carnival Cruise Lines
12.2017 - 05.2021

Bartender

Laff Stop Comedy Club
12.2008 - 12.2009

Courier

Houston Express
01.2008 - 06.2008

Party Patrol

Triangle Entertainment
07.2005 - 06.2007

Server

The Olive Garden
09.2003 - 08.2005

Customer Service Representative

Herrman & Herrman L.L.P.
08.2002 - 10.2002

Credit Card Collections Specialist

United Recovery Systems
01.2002 - 07.2002

Bartender

The Royal Oaks Country Club
05.2001 - 08.2001

Server

Dave and Buster's of Houston
03.2000 - 04.2001

Server/Bartender

The Angelika Cafe and Film Center
01.1999 - 12.1999

Server

Cafe Pappadeaux
06.1997 - 04.1998

Telemarketer

The Society for the Performing Arts
06.1997 - 08.1997

Television show host

Paramount 20 KTXH
06.1993 - 06.1994

Certification -

Houston Community College

Some College Coursework Completed - undefined

Houston Community College

Some College Coursework Completed - undefined

University of Houston

High School or equivalent - undefined

Bellaire High School
Samuel Demaris