Samantha Hart
Huntley
Summary
Highly organized and driven professional with a Bachelor of Arts in Enterprise Leadership. Strong interest in sales and marketing, with hands-on experience in customer-facing roles that required relationship-building, persuasion, and multitasking. Proven ability to communicate effectively, and thrive in fast-paced environments. Motivated to leverage leadership training and interpersonal skills to contribute to sales and marketing team success.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Restaurant Waitress
Nikos Tavern
Pingree Grove, IL
09.2023 - Current
- Deliver exceptional customer service while collaborating with team members to ensure smooth daily restaurant operations in a fast-paced environment.
- Analyzed customer preferences and provided personalized menu suggestions to elevate overall dining experience.
- Provided exceptional service to enhance customer dining experiences in a family restaurant setting.
- Established strong relationships with customers to enhance loyalty and satisfaction.
- Executed regular cleaning and organization tasks to ensure a tidy and efficient environment.
Tanning Consultant
L.A. Tan
Huntley and Crystal Lake, IL
07.2024 - 12.2024
- Educated clients on equipment usage, benefits, and proper aftercare to enhance tanning experience.
- Managed operation of tanning beds, spray tan booths, and red-light therapy equipment to ensure safety and professionalism.
- Executed sales and upselling of tanning products and memberships to drive revenue growth.
- Developed and sustained meaningful client relationships by providing personalized product insights and ensuring continuous engagement.
Restaurant Waitress
Nikos Red Mill Tavern
Woodstock, IL
02.2021 - 12.2023
- Delivered exceptional customer service while collaborating with team members to ensure smooth daily restaurant operations in a fast-paced environment.
- Utilized in-depth understanding of products to enhance menu offerings, fostering increased guest satisfaction.
- Engaged with customers to enhance overall enjoyment and satisfaction during weekend live music performances.
- Developed and maintained customer relationships to support business growth and retention.
Education
Bachelor of Art - Enterprise Leadership
University of Iowa
Iowa City, Iowa12.2025
Skills
- Customer Service
- Collaboration
- POS Systems
- Communication
- Scheduling and Calendar Management
- Memory retention
Timeline
Tanning Consultant
L.A. Tan
07.2024 - 12.2024
Restaurant Waitress
Nikos Tavern
09.2023 - Current
Restaurant Waitress
Nikos Red Mill Tavern
02.2021 - 12.2023
Bachelor of Art - Enterprise Leadership
University of Iowa