Samantha Cobean
Lower Sackville,Canada
Summary
Results-driven professional with a solid background in leadership and team dynamics, focused on motivating teams to achieve goals. Proficient in inventory management and maintaining stock accuracy, leading to improved operational processes. Strong customer relations skills and the ability to thrive in fast-paced settings, ensuring high levels of service. Detail-oriented and organized, capable of multitasking, and enhancing team collaboration for operational success.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
BARTENDER
FLEET CLUB ATLANTIC - NPF/CFMWS
02.2018 - 04.2025
- Bartend during events, serving drinks, creating cocktails, clear & clean glassware
- Stock fridges, liquor and mix
- Open bar/shut down & clean mess area during shift
- Aid with set-up of performers, events scheduled on calendar
- Interact with Junior Ranks members, maintain a safe & positive bar environment for all members & guests
- Maintain float, daily deposits, calculate & track tips.
ADMINISTRATION ASSISTANT
ROYAL NOVA SCOTIA INTERNATIONAL TATTOO
05.2021 - 03.2023
- Office reception, answering phones, office cleaning, data entry, maintaining files database through Podio and other office administration duties
- Offer administrative assistance when required to all staff members/ Tattoo Cast & Crew.
- Perform bank deposits, mail prep and delivery, courier, etc. Maintain confidentiality in all forms.
- Maintain merchandise, physical and online inventories. Fill the merchandise orders and send them out.
- Create invoices for all merchandise sales, costume sales & rentals, Tattoo Club memberships.
- Take and distribute meeting minutes and maintain Society/Foundation board information. Maintain VIP contact lists and prepare for all meetings.
BARTENDER | SERVER/ EVENT SET-UP
SHINING WATERS MARINE
07.2016 - 02.2019
- Set up venue for events (weddings, reunions, birthdays)
- Primarily work as bartender during events, serving drinks and cocktails, clear & polish glassware
- Serve meals as necessary, work dish-pit as needed
- Take stock of liquor inventory, make lists of items to be purchased
SERVER AT CULINARY EVENTS
NOVA SCOTIA COMMUNITY COLLEGE
09.2015 - 04.2018
- Chaîne des Rôtisseurs competition/dinner at Fresh 21
- CCFCC - Culinary Competition at NSCC ; acted as server & bartender
SERVER AT FRESH 21 RESTAURANT
NOVA SCOTIA COMMUNITY COLLEGE
09.2015 - 04.2017
- Serve customers their meals at the NSCC fine dining establishment
- Provide bartending services during rotations & wine services
- Check coats of guests, and seat them
- Act as expeditor in the kitchen
- Answer phone calls and take reservations
- Setting up and tear down of the restaurant (Table settings, bar, Coffee/ Tea)
STUDENT ASSOCIATION - COUNCIL MEMBER
NOVA SCOTIA COMMUNITY COLLEGE
09.2015 - 04.2016
- Attend monthly meetings with the Executive Members of the Akerley Campus Student Association
- Represent the first year Tourism Management students on the council
- Vote on council decisions/ movements
- Participate in extracurricular activities, suggest new ideas to involve the student population
SEASONAL HIRE - TEAM MEMBER
JOURNEY'S CANADA
11.2015 - 01.2016
- Worked as a Sales Associate with specific sales goals that were to be met each shift
- Assisted customers with their purchases at the cash register
- Ensured the workplace was clean, re-stocked and organized of stockroom
VOLUNTEER - GALA SET UP
TOURISM INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION OF NOVA SCOTIA CONFERENCE
11.2015 - 11.2015
- Assisted event planner in setup and decoration of Gala dinner.
- Prepared dining area to create an inviting atmosphere.
INSTOCKS/ BACKROOM TEAM MEMBER
TARGET CANADA
07.2013 - 04.2015
- Ensured correct stock numbers were in the computer system (SAP) by checking On-Hand counts
- Promoted sales by filling shelves meticulously
- Quickly and accurately responded to merchandise requests
- Helped drive sales by pulling merchandise quickly and accurately
- Kept merchandise organized and accessible in the backroom/ stockroom
- Filled any position in-store to help satisfy guest satisfaction
- Trained in Guest Services, Merchandise Flow, Logistics, Sales Floor, Presentation
Education
Tourism Management Diploma - Hotel & Restaurant Concentration, specialization in Bar & Restaurant operations
NOVA SCOTIA COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Dartmouth, Nova Scotia06.2017
Bachelor of Science - Marine Biology
DALHOUSIE UNIVERSITY
Halifax, Nova Scotia04.2012
High School Diploma - Academic/ Advanced Course Program - Honours
SACKVILLE HIGH SCHOOL
Sackville, Nova Scotia06.2009
Skills
- Management and leadership
- Customer service and sales
- Efficiency and speed
- Office organization
- Confidential document management
- Spreadsheet management
- Multitasking abilities
- Effective communication
- Reliability
- Team collaboration
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Inventory management
Qualifications And Certifications
- First Aid - CPR & AED - Level C, St. John's Ambulance - Oct 2015
- Liquor Service License, Serveright - Feb 2015 - Present
- Customer Service Course, WorldHost - Sep 2015
- WHMIS & OHS, NSCC - Sep 2015
- Class 5 Driver's License, Province of Nova Scotia - Oct 2006
- Psychological First Aid - Sep 2020
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
French
Limited
Volunteer Experience
ROYAL NOVA SCOTIA INTERNATIONAL TATTOO | MAY 2009 - PRESENT
· Assistant to the Director of the Children’s Chorus, ages 9 to 12
· Provide logistics assistance when planning rehearsals and contacting parents of children
· Help with preparation of the children for their performance
· Memorize music scores and pieces that are sung by the children & stage positions
· Attendance of all rehearsals and performances
· Dress the children in their costumes and organize upon removal
· Assist with Children’s Cast Party
· Music Librarian for Fanfare Team & Assist Team Lead
· Fanfare Trumpeter
ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION BRANCH 162 CALAIS | BUGLER | SEPT 2009 - 2014
· Provide Bugle services for Remembrance Day ceremonies
· Play at funerals of veterans & legion members
· Attend Legion event nights to play Last Post for awards dinners
NOVA SCOTIA COMMUNITY COLLEGE | SERVER AT FRESH 21 RESTAURANT | SEPT 2015 - APRIL 2017
· Serve customers their meals at the NSCC fine dining establishment
· Provide bartending services during rotations & wine services
· Check coats of guests, and seat them
· Act as expeditor in the kitchen
· Answer phone calls and take reservations
· Setting up and tear down of the restaurant (Table settings, bar, Coffee/ Tea)
NOVA SCOTIA COMMUNITY COLLEGE | SERVER AT CULINARY EVENTS | SEPT 2015 - APRIL 2018
· Chaîne des Rôtisseurs competition/dinner at Fresh 21
· CCFCC – Culinary Competition at NSCC ; acted as server & bartender
NOVA SCOTIA COMMUNITY COLLEGE | STUDENT ASSOCIATION - COUNCIL MEMBER | SEPT 2015 – APRIL 2016
· Attend monthly meetings with the Executive Members of the Akerley Campus Student Association
· Represent the first year Tourism Management students on the council
· Vote on council decisions/ movements
· Participate in extracurricular activities, suggest new ideas to involve the student population
TOURISM INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION OF NOVA SCOTIA CONFERENCE | VOLUNTEER – GALA SET UP | NOV 2015
· Assist event planner set up and decorate the Gala dinner.
· Help set up dining area
Timeline
ADMINISTRATION ASSISTANT
ROYAL NOVA SCOTIA INTERNATIONAL TATTOO
05.2021 - 03.2023
BARTENDER
FLEET CLUB ATLANTIC - NPF/CFMWS
02.2018 - 04.2025
BARTENDER | SERVER/ EVENT SET-UP
SHINING WATERS MARINE
07.2016 - 02.2019
SEASONAL HIRE - TEAM MEMBER
JOURNEY'S CANADA
11.2015 - 01.2016
VOLUNTEER - GALA SET UP
TOURISM INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION OF NOVA SCOTIA CONFERENCE
11.2015 - 11.2015
SERVER AT CULINARY EVENTS
NOVA SCOTIA COMMUNITY COLLEGE
09.2015 - 04.2018
SERVER AT FRESH 21 RESTAURANT
NOVA SCOTIA COMMUNITY COLLEGE
09.2015 - 04.2017
STUDENT ASSOCIATION - COUNCIL MEMBER
NOVA SCOTIA COMMUNITY COLLEGE
09.2015 - 04.2016
INSTOCKS/ BACKROOM TEAM MEMBER
TARGET CANADA
07.2013 - 04.2015
Tourism Management Diploma - Hotel & Restaurant Concentration, specialization in Bar & Restaurant operations
NOVA SCOTIA COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Bachelor of Science - Marine Biology
DALHOUSIE UNIVERSITY
High School Diploma - Academic/ Advanced Course Program - Honours
SACKVILLE HIGH SCHOOL