Samson Kirscht
Minneapolis,MN
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate professional with a strong background in leadership and customer service. Seeking to leverage passion for justice and community engagement in the non-profit and administrative sectors. I possess a degree in history, with a deep understanding of social issues and their historical context which allows me to approach challenges with an informed perspective. Proven ability to guide teams, foster collaboration, and enhance service delivery. Committed to ethical practices and a consistent utilization of my attention to detail. Eager to contribute my skills to drive meaningful change and support impactful initiatives.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Seasonal Tech Specialist
Target
12.2024 - 02.2025
- Supported store electronics sales during the holiday season.
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
- Unloaded, sorted and stocked merchandise according to store layout and product placement.
- Maintained tidy and clean work areas to promote optimal productivity and safety standards.
Promise Fellow Leader
AmeriCorps Program
08.2024 - 11.2024
- Led and supervised 40 Promise Fellows serving in my previous role.
- Held the position of first contact for AmeriCorps members to resolve any questions or concerns that came up during their service.
- Set up and contributed to trainings and recruitment events.
- Facilitated service projects to be completed by AmeriCorps members.
- Communicated with principals and school staff to monitor members' onsite performance.
- Contributed to office admin and data needs in order to meet AmeriCorps reporting standards.
Promise Fellow
AmeriCorps Program
01.2024 - 06.2024
- Compiled a caseload of 30 students dealing with a lack of engagement.
- Established and maintained relationships with focus list students to create a connection for them at school with a caring adult.
- Tracked and entered student data on a weekly basis both for the organization and for Minneapolis Public Schools.
- Saw a 20% increase in student attendance across my caseload.
- Attended various trainings on communication, education, and mental health.
- Promoted to leader at the end of my first term.
Full Time Student
University of Minnesota
06.2023 - 12.2023
Line and Prep Cook
Tap Society
07.2021 - 06.2023
- Prepared and cooked food items according to the menu specifications.
- Managed inventory and ensured food items were stocked appropriately.
- Collaborated with other kitchen staff to ensure timely and efficient service.
- Assisted with inventory management and ordering supplies.
- Maintained a clean and organized work area to meet sanitation standards..
- Trained and assisted new kitchen staff members.
Gap Due To COVID-19
N/A
03.2020 - 06.2021
Cashier and Stock Clerk
Surdyk's Liquor & Cheese Shop
10.2019 - 03.2020
- Operated cash registers and processed payments for customers purchasing products..
- Checked for proper identification of customers to ensure they met the legal age limit for purchasing alcohol.
- Cleaned and maintained the store's appearance, including restocking and tidying the store.
Assistant Store Manager
Hot Topic
03.2015 - 10.2019
- Supervised the store's sales team, leading my store to have the top KPIs region-wide for two quarters.
- Reviewed operational records and reports to project sales and determine profitability.
- Maintained knowledge of current sales and promotions, policies regarding payment, exchanges, and security practices.
- Built relationships with customers and the community to establish long-term business growth.
- Created and adjusted schedules for the team.
- Hired, interviewed and on-boarded potential team members.
- Supervised loss prevention and theft internally and externally.
- Led the stock team in checking in, sorting, and stocking shipment as it came in a timely and accurate manner.
- Promoted three times within three years.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - History
University of Minnesota
Minneapolis, MN12-2023
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts
Minneapolis Community And Technical College
Minneapolis, MN06-2018
Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Google Workspace
- Data Entry
- Leadership
- Customer Service
- Critical Thinking
- Time-management
- Active Listening
- Motivational Interviewing
- Cash Management
- Stock Management
- Food Safety
- Research
- Coaching and mentoring
- Document processing
Certification
- CPR - AHA
- First Aid - AHA
- Mental Health First Aid - YMCA Mentors
Timeline
Seasonal Tech Specialist
Target
12.2024 - 02.2025
Promise Fellow Leader
AmeriCorps Program
08.2024 - 11.2024
Promise Fellow
AmeriCorps Program
01.2024 - 06.2024
Full Time Student
University of Minnesota
06.2023 - 12.2023
Line and Prep Cook
Tap Society
07.2021 - 06.2023
Gap Due To COVID-19
N/A
03.2020 - 06.2021
Cashier and Stock Clerk
Surdyk's Liquor & Cheese Shop
10.2019 - 03.2020
Assistant Store Manager
Hot Topic
03.2015 - 10.2019
- CPR - AHA
- First Aid - AHA
- Mental Health First Aid - YMCA Mentors
Bachelor of Arts - History
University of Minnesota
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts
Minneapolis Community And Technical College
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