Samuel Waite

Sarasota

Summary

Multidisciplinary professional with a background in performing arts, photography, and community engagement. Demonstrates hands-on experience in hospitality through work and volunteer roles in restaurant settings. Brings a strong foundation in social work principles, developed through extensive community service involvement. Known for adaptability, creativity, and a commitment to delivering high-quality service and meaningful contributions to both team environments and client-focused initiatives.!

Overview

years of professional experience

Work History

Writer

Inkitt

05.2023 - Current

I've written some published books
I write historical fiction
And I write nonfiction

Performer

West coast black theater troupe

01.2017 - Current

I wrote some plays and musicals
Wrote articles for newspapers and magazines
And performed many times
Professional Entertainer

Education

No Degree - Theater Arts,

South East High School

Sarasota, FL

12.2025

Skills

Email Marketing Campaigns
Social Media Content Creation & Management
Digital Marketing Strategy
Content Writing & Editing (2 years)
Copywriting & Service Writing
Website Content Management
Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat)
Canva for Graphic Design
Microsoft Office Suite (7 years; Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Productivity Software Proficiency

Creative Arts & Performance

Vocal Music Performance (10 years)
Opera & Theatrical Acting (9 years)
Film & Video Production
Professional Art & Design
Adobe Illustrator & Photoshop Expertise
Graphic Design Software
Artistic Direction & Visual Storytelling

Journalism & Communications

Journalism & Interviewing Techniques (3 years)
Editorial Writing & Content Editing
Grammar & Style Mastery
Fact-Checking & Research Accuracy
Wiki System Management
Strong Written & Verbal Communication Skills

Customer & Client Services

Customer Service Experience (2 years)
Client Relations & Service Delivery
Phone & Email Etiquette (4 years)
Guest Services & Hospitality (1 year)
Host/Hostess Experience (1 year)
Career & Job Placement Services
Conflict Resolution & Active Listening

Technical & Administrative Skills

Computer Literacy & Operations
Microsoft Word & PowerPoint Expertise
Wiki Systems & Knowledge Base Management
AI Tools & Application Awareness
Research Experience (Academic & Applied Settings)
Organizational & Administrative Skills (1 year)
Data Entry & Content Management

Food Service & Catering

Food Preparation & Safety
Food Service Experience (1 year)
Catering Setup & Event Support
Restaurant & Hospitality Operations (1 year)
Manual Handling & Back-of-House Support

Additional Competencies

Driving & Transportation
Collision Repair Shop Support Experience
Ability to Motivate & Lead Teams
Strong Interpersonal & Team Collaboration Skills
Adaptability to Outdoor & Manual Labor Environments

Languages

English

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