Samuel Jones
St Louis,MO
Summary
Dynamic worker with experience in customer engagement, POS & cashiering, and educational demonstrations. Known for fostering community connections; promoting activities and events with guests. Ready to utilize any past or present expertise and training to enhance visitor & work experience. Happy to work individually and as part of a greater team.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
MADE Mentor (Child Museum Worker)
The Magic M.A.D.E. For Kids
St Louis, Missouri
06.2025 - Current
- Guided guests in creative activities and educational demonstrations.
- Assisted with community events to promote youth involvement.
- Collaborated with coworkers in the construction, maintenance, and promotion of traveling exhibits and artist works.
- Attended monthly meetings to further build a workplace community, reflect, and improve our guests' experiences.
- Assisted one-on-one with guests' individual projects and creations to foster repeated connections and returning guests within the larger community.
- Gained experience and proficiency with 3D printing software such as Bambu Labs and introductory CAD creator programs such as Tinker CAD.
- Consistently attended to cleaning, closing, and opening duties as outlined on task sheets.
- Collaborated with senior mentors and educators to create and promote new table activities.
- Gained experience and proficiency in using laser engraving and cutting technologies such as a Glowforge.
- Developed waste-saving and cost-saving measures through adjusting previous cut-out template activities to utilize more material than before.
- Led ceramic wheel-throwing demonstrations and assisted with customers' art pieces.
- Promoted paid services such as 3D printing, laser cutting, and ceramic glazing. such as 3D prints, laser-cut creations, & fired and/or glazed ceramic pieces.
- Demonstrated and assisted with screen-printing.
- Produced thrown ceramic work to be fired for customers' glazing selections and purchases.
- Created project examples for current table activities.
- Maintained and replenished backstock activities, materials, and prep work.
Learning & Engagement Intern
The Contemporary Art Museum of St Louis
St Louis, Missouri
05.2026 - 08.2026
- Participated in planning educational programs for community outreach initiatives.
- Collaborated with artists to prepare and manage artwork displays.
- Engaged with visitors to enhance their museum experience through museum events and opportunities.
- Assisted in organizing art exhibitions and installations for museum events.
- Conducted research on contemporary art trends and featured artists.
- Supported museum staff in daily operational tasks and visitor services.
- Maintained inventory of art supplies and exhibition materials.
- Documented exhibition processes and prepared reports for review meetings.
- Maintained accurate records of all activities performed throughout the internship period.
Cashier/Busser/Team Member
McAllister's Deli
St Louis, Missouri
03.2025 - 06.2025
- Processed customer transactions efficiently using point-of-sale systems.
- Assisted customers with menu selections and answered questions about ingredients.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of the front counter area.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure timely service during peak hours.
- Monitored inventory levels and restocked supplies throughout shifts.
- Resolved customer complaints quickly to maintain satisfaction and loyalty.
- Provided friendly and welcoming service to enhance customer dining experiences.
- Accepted cash and credit card payments, issued receipts and provided change.
- Organized promotional displays or arranged merchandise on counters or tables to promote sales.
- Cleared tables and prepared dining area for new guests in a prompt manner.
- Took initiative to help others whenever necessary.
- Swept and mopped front-of-house and back-of-house floors using various tools.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to ensure efficient service flow.
- Assisted coworkers with transportation to and from shifts.
- If available and able, took on extra shifts or swapped shifts when needed to assist morale and flow.
Team Member (Seasonal Fulfillment)
Target
St Louis, Missouri
10.2024 - 01.2025
- Provided support during busy periods to improve customer service efficiency.
- Answered store and merchandise questions and led customers to wanted items.
- Assisted customers in locating products and answering inquiries.
- Maintained knowledge of sales and promotions, return policies and security practices.
- Unboxed new merchandise and restocked shelves in appealing and organized arrangements to promote items.
- Packaged items securely and wrapped gifts to ensure customer satisfaction.
- Watched for and recognized security risks and thefts to prevent or handle situations.
- Processed and packaged customer orders efficiently for timely shipment.
- Operated warehouse equipment to move materials and products safely.
- Inspected outgoing shipments for quality assurance before dispatching.
- Utilized inventory management systems to track product availability accurately.
- Operated handheld scanners to track merchandise throughout fulfillment process.
- Communicated effectively with other departments regarding order status updates.
- Managed personal performance metrics, striving for continuous improvement in speed and accuracy.
- Worked additional hours and shifts to meet tight deadlines during peak periods.
- Received and counted stock items, recording data manually or on computer for inventory purposes.
- Assisted in sorting incoming shipments, verifying products against purchase orders.
- Resolved issues with orders, including missing or incorrect items, to ensure customer satisfaction.
Education
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Studio Arts
Webster University
St. Louis, MO05-2027
Skills
- Customer engagement
- Team collaboration
- Project management
- Educational demonstrations
- Food service & serving experience
- Cashier & front desk experience
- Creative problem solving
- Technical expertise with multiple programs and formats
- Crisis intervention
- Visual arts & promotion
Accomplishments
- Academic Merit Award
- Dean's List (SIUE)
Timeline
Learning & Engagement Intern
The Contemporary Art Museum of St Louis
05.2026 - 08.2026
MADE Mentor (Child Museum Worker)
The Magic M.A.D.E. For Kids
06.2025 - Current
Cashier/Busser/Team Member
McAllister's Deli
03.2025 - 06.2025
Team Member (Seasonal Fulfillment)
Target
10.2024 - 01.2025
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Studio Arts
Webster University