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Samuel Blake

Austin,TX

Summary

I am adept at working in dynamic environments, handling high-volume shifts, and building rapport with customers.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Host

Vespaio
Austin
10.2025 - 02.2026

This was my first introduction into a higher end restaurant, I got really familiar with open table and after the closure of our restaurant was Announced in January my other host and I were responsible with managing the massive amount of reservations that had been made. This included plotting weeks ahead, how server sections changed because of the influx of guest, and keeping up with the high standard of hospitality vespaio was known for.

Host

Homeslice
Austin
11.2022 - 04.2025

High volume host position, which required running a wait list and keeping customers happy during long wait times.

Lead Content Coordinator

Next to New St David’s
Austin
07.2024 - 01.2025

Internship which included creating content, managing multiple social media accounts, tracking analytics, and video/ photo editing.

Barista

Starbucks
Austin
02.2021 - 11.2022

Education

Bachelor of Science - Fashion Merchandising

Texas State University
San Marcos, TX

Associate of Science - Fashion Design And Marketing

Austin Community College
Austin, TX
12.2025

Skills

  • Experienced with open table
  • Experienced with Toast
  • Time Management
  • Customer Service
  • Hospitality & Professionalism
  • Multitasking in Fast-Paced Environments
  • Scheduling & Organization

References

Dani Glover (Starbucks Shift Lead)

+1 (512) 744- 7786

Mattie Clark (Homslice team Lead)

+1 (832) 732 2518

Emma Haining (Homeslice Manager)

+1 (512) 825-5927

Parysh Bailey (Next to New volunteer Manager)

+1 (512) 693-7429

Richard Alvarez (vespaio General manager)

+1 (512) 264 4147

Vic Posner (vespaio AGM)

+1 (210) 413 6595

Timeline

Host

Vespaio
10.2025 - 02.2026

Lead Content Coordinator

Next to New St David’s
07.2024 - 01.2025

Host

Homeslice
11.2022 - 04.2025

Barista

Starbucks
02.2021 - 11.2022

Bachelor of Science - Fashion Merchandising

Texas State University

Associate of Science - Fashion Design And Marketing

Austin Community College
Samuel Blake