Samantha Purdon
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Currently: Senior in Studio Art at High Point University Work Experience
TJ MAXX & HOMEGOODS, Cashier and Merchandise Associate, Plainville, MA, November 2019 to January 2021
● Observed the register to provide front line customer service for purchases and returns
● Experienced with cash handling around $2,000 dollars daily
● Participated in large business operations
● Sell TJ Maxx rewards cards
● Organize merchandise within departments
● Stock merchandise
● Manage dressing room
● Trained in customer service
CHILI’S BAR AND GRILL, Hostess, Plainville, MA October 2018 to September 2019
● Manage front door, greeting guests and seating for lunch and dinner
● Manage seating chart and wait list
● Bus tables for about 300 to 400 guests during each shift
● Responsible for overall cleanliness of the restaurant
● Wash and roll silverware for guests
● Communicate with kitchen regarding guests ordering and waiting
● Strengthened customer skills by engaging with around 300-400 guests daily MACKIE'S FAMILY RESTAURANT, Bus Person, North Attleboro, MA, July 2018 to present
● Cleaned and set tables for around 200 guests during each shift
● Developed customer skills by engaging with around 300 customers daily
● Responsible for weekend breakfast shift
CHILD CARE, North Attleboro, MA October 2019 to 2021
● Provide child care for a 1 year old and 2 year old weekly DANCE AND BEYOND, Assistant teacher, Wrentham, MA, September 2016 to 2019
● Work and communicate with around 13 children
Taught PreK Ballet and Tap 2017
Taught Kinder Dance Ballet and Tap 2018
Taught PreK Ballet and tap 2019
● Maintained a peaceful environment for children from ages 2 to 6
● Assist kids to develop their skills and improve their abilities
● Support teacher with class preparation like setting up and cleaning up
● Perform on stage during dance recital with class WRENTHAM RECREATION, Camp Counselor, Wrentham, MA, Summer 2021 and 2022
● Responsible for 10-30 children, kindergarten to 6th grade, for 8 hours a day
● Maintained a peaceful environment and handled conflicts with children or parents
● Planned several activities for the children throughout the day
● Disciplined children when there was behavioral issues
● Assisted my coworkers with setting up and cleaning up each day TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE, Crew Member, Foxboro, MA, May 2022- July 2022
● Responsible for communicating with customers to take their order
● Responsible for making smoothies and food that were consistent and good quality
● Assist coworkers with constant cleaning and maintenance of the facilities BRANCHES AT MEADOWBROOK, Senior Head Counselor, Weston, MA, July 2023-Currently
● Worked 10-11 hours monday through friday at a day camp with over 300 children in total
● Responsible for a group of 10 to 25 kids ages 3-5
● Directing assistant counselors
● Communicating with Directors
● Working with behavioral issues
● Participating in activities with the children
● Set up and clean up of camp
Education
KING PHILIP REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL, Wrentham, MA, September 2016 to June 2020
● Member of Class of 2020
● Studying AP Level Art class
● Studying Honors Level classes in French, English, History, Art, Accounting
● Achieved Honor Roll recognition for multiple terms Freshman, Sophomore and Junior Year
● Achieved High Honor Roll recognition for multiple terms
● Achieved CS recognition for multiple terms
● Completed elective courses in Business Management, Foundation Art, Accounting, Advanced Art, and Drawing and Painting, AP Studio Art 2D, Ceramics, Art Internship HIGH POINT UNIVERSITY, High Point, NC, August 2020-May 2025
● Interior Design Major for 3 years
● Ability to use Revit, Autocad, and In Design
● Currently Graduating with a Studio Art Degree
● Studied art in Italy through study abroad
● Studying drawing, painting, printmaking, sculpture and art history