Samantha Ferragamo
29820 Margale Lane, Vista
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Bridal Assistant
Trademark Venues
31474 Golf Club Dr., Bonsall, CA 92003
06.2022 - Current
- Set up wedding venue with selected decor and configure wedding venue to requested specifications
- Greet bridal party and provide hospitality to meet all expectations and desires
- Develop and adhere to wedding event schedule to ensure bridal party has a structured and enjoyable day
- Implement last minute changes seamlessly and with excellence
- Prioritize and meet the couple's expectations
- Coordinate vendor services
- Assist with in-house services including catering, security and bartending
- Maintain beauty and integrity of venue throughout event
- Bridal party close out and venue turnover
Receptionist/Human Resources Clerk
Ionis Pharmaceuticals Inc.
Carlsbad, CA
02.2023 - 02.2024
- Streamline front desk operations for increased efficiency by effectively managing phone calls, emails, and vendors/guests
- Coordinate meetings and various training sessions
- Develop professional presentations using PowerPoint
- Schedule and implement office moves and set-ups
- Interoffice mail sorting and distribution
- Process confidential information including new employee onboarding, promotions, and exit interviews
- Implement and manage the 2023, company-wide Wellness Challenge
- Manage company-wide communication and all employee events
Baker / Entrepreneur
The Cake Barn
06.2018 - 12.2022
- Catering events
- Menu planning
- Personalized recipe development
- Aesthetic presentation planning and consultation
- Marketing
Sales Associate
Boot Barn
1106 W. Valley Pkwy, Escondido, CA 92025
10.2021 - 07.2022
- Enhance product presentation and promotional material displays
- Train and develop new hires
- Prepare merchandise for sales floor
- Customer assistance
- Maintain records related to sales, returns and inventory availability
Office Assistant / Children's Ministry Coordinator
Riverview Church
4980 Sweetgrass Ln, Bonsall, CA 92003
02.2020 - 06.2022
- Liaison between church attenders/guests and church organization staff
- Answer and direct incoming phone calls
- Receive and distribute incoming packages
- Monitor church entrances per safety protocols
- Copy and distribute materials
- Organize and implement weekly curriculum
- Prepare and organize classrooms including safety and wellness inspections
- Maintain a friendly and professional relationship with teachers and families
- Keep program children safe and secure at all times with proactive monitoring strategies
- Assist in implementation of special events for children and families
- Teach various grade levels on an as need basis
Crew Member
Trader Joe's
1885 S Centre City Pkwy, Escondido, CA 92025
11.2018 - 12.2021
- Receive, shelve and merchandise new products in visually appealing and organized displays for optimal sales promotions
- Answer customer questions about products and services, help locate merchandise and promote key items
- Use product knowledge, sales abilities and customer relations skills to drive substantial sales increases in seasonal and "limited buy" products
- Ensure the store maintains a clean and sanitary environment
- Lead in product inventory merchandising
- Cashier
- Training new hires
Education
Cosmetology
Bellus Academy
Poway, CA01.2025
Skills
- Employee training
- Exceptional customer service
- Managing orders and deliveries
- Inventory management
- Multitasking and prioritization
- Supply ordering
- Team leadership
- Detail-oriented
- Cash handling
- Time management
- Service-oriented
- Team collaboration
Timeline
Receptionist/Human Resources Clerk
Ionis Pharmaceuticals Inc.
02.2023 - 02.2024
Bridal Assistant
Trademark Venues
06.2022 - Current
Sales Associate
Boot Barn
10.2021 - 07.2022
Office Assistant / Children's Ministry Coordinator
Riverview Church
02.2020 - 06.2022
Crew Member
Trader Joe's
11.2018 - 12.2021
Baker / Entrepreneur
The Cake Barn
06.2018 - 12.2022
Cosmetology
Bellus Academy