Samantha D'Amico

Ambitious and positive thinker looking for a new career opportunity! Organized and highly motivated self-starter eager to apply time management, organizational, and social skills in various environments.

Corunna, Ontario, Canada

About

Well-rounded Marine Engineer and Navy Veteran with 7 years of experience seeking an entry-level position with an opportunity to grow personally and professionally in a new environment.

Experience

  • Relocation at Career Break
    Apr 2024 - Present · 2 yrs 4 mos

    Actively looking for a new career opportunity after relocating to Ontario, Canada from Winnipeg, Manitoba.

  • Store Manager at Hakim Optical
    2022 - 2024 · 2 yrs

    - Manage all day-to-day operations to ensure efficiency and productivity including store front organization, inventory, finances, supplies, etc.; - Responsible for hiring, training, scheduling, and performance workflow of staff; - Communicate directly with Optometrist regarding scheduling appointments, healthcare information, appointment referrals, etc.; - Manage various insurance submissions and associated accounts receivables; - Manage correspondence with Manitoba Public Insurance (MPI) to ensure client/patient satisfaction; - Assist patients with finding optimal lenses customized to their prescription and lifestyle needs; - Provide superior customer service and support to all clients, including manage escalated customer concerns.

  • Marine Engineer at Department of National Defence
    2014 - 2021 · 7 yrs

    - Operate, maintain diesel, and gas engines, diesel generators, turbines, main propulsion systems, refrigeration systems, HVAC systems, electrical switchboards; - Purchase/order any machinery parts, tools, or PPE gear for crew members through DND POS systems; - Execute safety procedures and processes and directed crew members to contingency plans in case of any hazards in all engine and auxiliary areas onboard ship; - Apply troubleshooting methods and best practices when machinery issues arose; - Responsible for management of crew members with a lower rank; - Compiled daily reports on crew members, foreseeable issues, progress, and disseminated to proper individuals through chain of command.

  • Sales Associate at Mark's
    2013 - 2014 · 1 yr

    - Provide a customer-oriented shopping experience at every step of the purchase (selection, purchases, cross-selling & refunds) to ensure customer satisfaction and establish customer loyalty; - Regularly operate POS terminals to handle payment transactions; -Met or exceeded sales targets on a consistent basis with proactive promotional strategies and reported daily sales to management; - Manage store inventory to ensure all products are available and strategically displayed with high ROI items while drawing customers attention; - Restock backroom inventory at the end of every shift to ensure a cohesive workflow for the incoming retail associates.

  • Food and Beverage Server at Shoeless Joe's Limited
    2012 - 2014 · 2 yrs

    - Provide exceptional service to a high volume of daily customers by greeting customers, answering questions, and upselling high margin menu items specials, wine and desserts to maximize profits; - Satisfied customers by topping off drinks and anticipating condiments, cutlery and other needs; - Regularly operate POS terminals to input orders, split bills, and calculate totals, and maintaining accuracy while handling payments, giving change and printing receipts; - Resolved and addressed customer concerns or complaints with friendly and knowledgeable service quickly to improve service and escalated more advanced issues to management for resolution.