Samuel Silva
Toronto,ON
Summary
I thrive in team environments and excel under pressure, as demonstrated by my experience at Richmond Station and the Hothouse where I effectively managed high-stress situations and multitasked while fostering a friendly environment for customers and staff alike. My academic background in scientific research, including designing experiments and performing complex analyses, strengthens my problem-solving skills and work ethic, making me a valuable addition to any team.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Food Runner
Richmond Station
07.2023 - Current
- Delivers exceptional customer service while fostering a welcoming and friendly atmosphere through active engagement with customers.
- Manages multiple tasks simultaneously, prioritizing duties effectively during high-pressure situations.
- Adapts to frequently rotating menus, absorbing information and relaying it to guests in an entertaining and informative manner
- Promotes teamwork among front-of-house and back-of-house staff, fostering a positive work environment.
- Facilitates training for new food runners, improving service standards and ensuring smooth integration of new team members.
Restaurant Team Member
HOTHOUSE Restaurant
07.2021 - 01.2023
- Team member at this fast-paced, high volume restaurant and catering establishment
- Assumed diverse responsibilities in front-of-house, back-of-house, and customer service positions, demonstrating adaptability and teamwork
- Utilized strong communication skills when interacting with guests, coworkers, and management to create a welcoming atmosphere
- Trained new employees by demonstrating tasks and coaching during daily activities.
Childcare Volunteer
YMCA
05.2019 - 07.2019
- Served as a volunteer childcare worker for the summer during high school.
- Provided a safe and nurturing environment for children to learn and grow through various activities and served as a positive role model.
- Managed conflicts among children, facilitating peaceful resolutions and promoting empathy.
- Collaborated with peers and facilitated communication between parents and the childcare center lead staff
Education
Bachelor of Science - Cell And Molecular Biology And Health And Disease
University of Toronto
Toronto04-2026
High School Diploma -
Bloor Collegiate Institute
Toronto, ON06-2022
Certificate - Violin And Piano
Royal Conservatory of Music
Toronto, ON06-2022
Skills
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Strong work ethic
- Time management
- Effective multitasking
- Problem-solving
- DNA Isolation, PCR, precipitation, digestion and electrophoresis
- Basic proficiency with Python and R
- Designed experimental procedure to study gene regulation in E coli
- Developed hypotheses and authored scientific proposals and reports
- Conducted dissections and analyses of Drosophila, including their ovaries, eggs, and embryos
- Isolated RNA from whole cell lysate for electrophoretic analysis
Languages
French
Limited Working
Timeline
Food Runner
Richmond Station
07.2023 - Current
Restaurant Team Member
HOTHOUSE Restaurant
07.2021 - 01.2023
Childcare Volunteer
YMCA
05.2019 - 07.2019
Bachelor of Science - Cell And Molecular Biology And Health And Disease
University of Toronto
High School Diploma -
Bloor Collegiate Institute
Certificate - Violin And Piano
Royal Conservatory of Music
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