Samantha LaGrelle
Summary
Energetic and reliable university student who desires to take on new challenges seeking full-time work throughout the year, and entry-level opportunities while facilitating company growth.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Liquor Tasting Demonstrator
Embr Events
05.2023 - Current
- Ensured proper setup and breakdown of demonstration areas, maintaining a clean, organized, and visually appealing space for customers.
- Cultivated positive brand image through professional demeanor and exceptional knowledge of products demonstrated.
- Provided valuable feedback to management regarding consumer preferences, leading to improved marketing strategies and product development.
- Maximized lead generation by collecting customer information for follow-up marketing efforts during demonstrations.
- Inspired customers to try new items by educating on coolers, seltzers and hard liquors.
Youth Cultural Helper
Red Deer Native Friendship Society
07.2023 - 09.2023
- Fostered relationships with youth, and provided counseling on personal and spiritual issues.
- Supervised youth recreational activities and facilitated workshops surrounding self-development, education and employment.
- Worked with community resources to engage youth in pro-social activities and help families access services.
- Organized educational and social events and activities for youth.
Food Service Worker
Quesada Burritos and Tacos
09.2018 - 02.2022
- Followed food safety regulations pertaining to sanitation, food handling and storage.
- Operated cash register to process cash, check and credit card transactions.
- Cleaned and sanitized work areas, equipment, utensils, dishes and silverware.
- Performed variety of duties related to food service.
- Maintained professional demeanor during interactions with customers and co-workers.
- Mopped floors and cleaned walk-in refrigerators and storage areas to maintain hygienic, sanitized work area.
- Received food orders from individuals and explained offerings.
- Demonstrated versatility by quickly adapting to various roles within the food service environment as needed.
Kitchen Staff Member
Cora Breakfast and Lunch
07.2021 - 12.2021
- Cleaned and sanitized frequently to maintain health code standards.
- Contributed to successful kitchen operations with smooth handling of daily checklists.
- Adhered fully to kitchen standards involving required portion sizes, individual recipe instructions and safe food handling procedures.
- Received, rotated and replenished kitchen stock for team members.
- Assisted cook team by preparing sandwiches and salads.
- Restocked pantry with nonperishable food items to prevent stock from running low.
- Peeled and cut fruit and vegetables to prepare for cooking or serving.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Alberta
Edmonton, AB04.2026
High School Diploma -
North Cottage High School
Red Deer, AB06.2021
Skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Customer Engagement
- Product Demonstration
- Sales background
- Customer service background
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel
- Program Planning
- Youth supervision
Languages
Cree
Limited Working
Certification
- ProServe Liquor Staff Training, Obtained May 2023
- WHMIS (Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System) Obtained January 2024
References
- Vivek Patel, Manager at Quesada Burritos and Tacos. 403-307-3252
- Kelly Arnold, Supervisor at Red Deer Native Friendship Society. 403-340-0020 X114
Timeline
Youth Cultural Helper
Red Deer Native Friendship Society
07.2023 - 09.2023
Liquor Tasting Demonstrator
Embr Events
05.2023 - Current
Kitchen Staff Member
Cora Breakfast and Lunch
07.2021 - 12.2021
Food Service Worker
Quesada Burritos and Tacos
09.2018 - 02.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Alberta
High School Diploma -
North Cottage High School
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