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Dominique Sampaio

East Hollywood, Los Angeles

Summary

Dynamic operations and peoples leader with 6+ years of experience spanning corporate client success, executive support, and luxury customer service management. Skilled in recruitment, onboarding, training, and employee development, with a proven track record of elevating service standards, improving team performance, and increasing revenue. Adept at leveraging data-driven insights to align operational strategies with brand goals while fostering inclusive, high-energy workplace cultures.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Bartender | Bottle Server

Cultura Lounge
10.2024 - 06.2025
  • Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
  • Organized bar inventory and storage procedures to keep stock within optimal levels and meet expected customer demands.
  • Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
  • Adhered to state laws regarding alcoholic beverage services and customer regulations.
  • Handled simultaneous customer, team, and business needs while avoiding unnecessary delays or errors.

Bottle Server | Trainer | Manager

Sarajevo Lounge
10.2021 - 09.2024
  • Conducted candidate screening, interviews and onboarding to build high-performance team aligned with club standards and service expectations.
  • Developed and led training programs that elevated service standards, boosted sales performance, and increased client satisfaction - Contributing to higher revenue and repeat clientele.
  • Trained and mentored new bottle servers, including those with no prior experience, ensuring mastery of service standards, upselling techniques, customer engagement, and compliance with state liquor laws.
  • Fostered a supportive, growth-focused culture that encouraged teamwork, professional development, and accountability.
  • Oversaw daily operations in a high-volume, luxury nightlife venue, including inventory management, floor supervision, and service quality control.
  • Thrived in a fast-paced, customer-facing environment requiring flexibility, problem-solving, and exceptional interpersonal skills.

Executive Assistant

Scenic Development
01.2024 - 08.2024
  • Facilitated training and onboarding for incoming office staff.
  • Screened calls and emails and responded accordingly to support executive correspondence.
  • Managed executive calendars, scheduling meetings and appointments and coordinating travel arrangements to optimize time.
  • Updated spreadsheets and databases to track, analyze, and report on performance and sales data.
  • Organized logistics and materials for each meeting and took detailed notes for later dissemination to key stakeholders.
  • Volunteered to help with special projects of varying degrees of complexity.
  • Wrote reports, executive summaries and newsletters.
  • Created and managed office systems to efficiently deal with documentation.
  • Streamlined operations and prioritized tasks, allowing senior staff to increase productivity.

Account Manager | Marketing Strategist | SME

Sincro(Formerly CDK Global), an Ansira Company
10.2018 - 01.2022

*Company divested; Continued same role under new ownership*

  • Owned customer success and website performance strategies for a large automotive portfolio, driving performance aligned with client business goals.
  • Conducted regular strategic consultations, coaching clients on best practices, lead generation, and product adoption to maximize ROI.
  • Mentored and developed junior team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning and high performance.
  • Developed and implemented data-driven performance strategies using analytics platforms to inform decision-making.
  • Refined onboarding and training programs to ensure seamless client adoption and engagement.
  • Acted as a Subject Matter Expert(SME) collaborating across departments to streamline operations and enhance client support.
  • Proactively identified areas for client improvement, leading to increased engagement, retention and revenue growth.
  • Facilitated quarterly business reviews and partnered with product teams to integrate client feedback into product enhancements.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy

Pierce College

Skills

  • Recruitment & Onboarding
  • Staff training & Development
  • Employee relations and Conflict resolution
  • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Initiatives
  • Client Success & Retention Strategies
  • KPI Analysis & Data-Driven Decision Making
  • Operational Oversight and Scheduling
  • Performance Management
  • Inventory Control & Visual Standards
  • HR policies and Employment Law Compliance

Timeline

Bartender | Bottle Server

Cultura Lounge
10.2024 - 06.2025

Executive Assistant

Scenic Development
01.2024 - 08.2024

Bottle Server | Trainer | Manager

Sarajevo Lounge
10.2021 - 09.2024

Account Manager | Marketing Strategist | SME

Sincro(Formerly CDK Global), an Ansira Company
10.2018 - 01.2022

Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy

Pierce College
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