Samantha Smith

Experience

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  Mack Hill Riding Academy

  Jun 2012 - Nov 2014

  Working Student

  Responsible for caring for all animals on the farm during my shifts, including approximately 35 horses, rabbits, donkeys, goats, and dogs. This includes making grain, feeding, cleaning stalls, etc.

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  The Derryfield School

  Sept 2014 - Jun 2016

  Gave personalized tours of campus to prospective students, and families; answered questions at student panel during information sessions, assisted with: open houses, parents information nights, information sessions, greeted and provided directions, general information and assistance to visitors, chosen as one of 12 students to perform for and give tours to distinguished alumni at The 50th anniversary Gala. Created content, both text and photo to share on the school's twitter and instagram

  • Admissions Ambassador

    Sept 2014 - Jun 2016

  • Social Media Ambassador

    Sept 2014 - Jun 2016
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  Derryfield Repertory Theatre Camp

  Jun 2015 - Aug 2015

  Junior Counselor

  Supervised and taught children ages 7-16, assistant directed/stage managed camp shows Golly Gee Whiz and No Strings Attached, acted as a role model, taught and organized outdoor games with the campers.

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  Mill Falls Charter School

  Apr 2016 - Jun 2016

  Theatre Intramural Teacher

  Co-designed and taught musical theatre after school program for students in grades 3-6, created a musical revue, music directed and assisted with choreography, organized and executed final performance culminating the program.

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  Bedford Youth Performing Co

  Apr 2016 - Jun 2016

  Assistant Preschool Teacher

  Full time 8 week internship, helping to manage classrooms of ≈ 30 children ages 2-6, focusing on teaching music, and providing more one-on-one attention for the children. Tasks included setting up, cleaning up, supervising, leading “circle time”, clearly communicating with children in developmentally appropriate ways, redirecting children to encourage safe, positive behaviors, etc.

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  Charming Charlie

  Dec 2016 - Feb 2018

  Sales Associate

  Introduced customers to a rewards program that saved them money, performed cleaning and decorative duties, and made sure to stay up to date with trends by processing and pushing new product out.

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  AMDA College and Conservatory of the Performing Arts

  Jun 2018 - Feb 2020

  Admissions Ambassador

  Conducted tours of AMDA NY campus for prospective students and families, helped to organize and facilitate admissions events including orientation, admitted student days, auditions, open houses, summer conservatory program, etc.

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  Lush Fresh Handmade Cosmetics North America

  Nov 2018 - Jan 2019

  Seasonal Sales Associate

  Provided excellent customer service tailored to every visitor, demonstrated products with excitement and expertise, helped each visitor find the perfect holiday gifts for their loved ones

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  DANCING LION CHOCOLATE LLC

  Nov 2018 - Feb 2019

  Shipping and Packaging Specialist

  Was in charge of wrapping, packaging and shipping all holiday gifts and orders of fine chocolate, operated espresso machine, provided excellent customer service over the phone and in the Café.

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  Dream Parties

  Mar 2019 - now

  Performer

  Performed as character(s) and interacted with ≈ 300 children ages 0 and up and their families at each 3 hour performance, helped facilitate activities and performance order, sang for guests, met and greeted all guests, took photos and autographs as requested, assisted with event management, hiring, renting equipment and advertisements.

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  Lush Fresh Handmade Cosmetics North America

  Apr 2019 - Jul 2019

  Casual Sales Associate

  Provided excellent customer service tailored to every visitor, demonstrated products with excitement and expertise, helped each visitor with their specific self care needs for their lifestyle.

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  Wag Labs Inc.

  Oct 2019 - now

  Dog Walker

  I have completed over 50 walks and sittings through Wag! and Rover in over 10 zip codes around New York City, Southern New Hampshire and Cookeville, TN. Pet parents have given me perfect ratings for being extra caring, reliable, and having great distances on walks! I am skilled in senior dog care, puppy care, oral medicine administration and work well with dogs who pull, high energy dogs, and shy dogs who need extra attention to feel comfortable with a stranger.https://wag.me/p/SAMANTHA79727

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  Joy's Princess Parties NYC

  Nov 2019 - Mar 2020

  Performer

  Performed as character(s) and interacted with children ages 0 and up and their families, and led birthday party activities, attended corporate events and festivals and interacted with guests as character(s), maintained professionalism.

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  NY Kids Club and NY Preschool

  Feb 2020 - Mar 2020

  Assistant Preschool Teacher

  Assisted main teacher in classroom of 2-year old students, filled in to teach specialty classes such as music, ballet, gymnastics etc., led and performed for birthday parties.

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  Rover.com

  Aug 2020 - Jan 2023

  Pet Sitter

  I have completed over 50 walks and sittings through Wag! and Rover in over 10 zip codes around New York City, Southern New Hampshire and Cookeville, TN. Pet parents have given me perfect ratings for being extra caring, reliable, and having great distances on walks! I am skilled in senior dog care, puppy care, oral medicine administration and work well with dogs who pull, high energy dogs, and shy dogs who need extra attention to feel comfortable with a stranger.rover.com/sit/samans47032

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  Mack Hill Riding Academy

  Aug 2020 - Jan 2021

  Taught horseback riding lessons to children aged 3-10, got students and horses ready on a tight schedule, and helped to manage relations between lesson program and clients Responsible for caring for all animals on the farm during my shifts, including approximately 35 horses, rabbits, donkeys and dogs. This includes making grain, feeding, cleaning stalls, etc.

  • Horseback Riding Instructor

    Oct 2020 - Jan 2021

  • Stablehand

    Aug 2020 - Jan 2021
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  The Derryfield School

  Aug 2020 - Dec 2020

  Creative Arts Assistant Teacher

  Assisted main teachers with technology of virtual learning and satellite classrooms, as well as maintaining covid protocols, co-taught various classes including 6th Grade Art, 8th Grade Drama, and Upper School Painting, Public Speaking, Film Making, amongst others, co-advised group of 11th Grade Students.

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  Glow Princess Co

  Oct 2020 - now

  Owner, CEO, and Performer

  I started Glow Princess Co in NH, and then moved my company with me to Cookeville, TN, and then back to NH. Glow Princess Co is a children’s entertainment company that specializes in authentic visits from well-known fairytale and storybook characters. We perform at birthday parties, corporate events, fairs, parades and more. I manage all marketing, social media, interactions with customers, purchasing supplies, maintaining costumes and wigs, booking and planning events, hiring, training and scheduling performers, and also perform at many events. Show less

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  Tightfit Stables Stable

  Apr 2021 - Aug 2021

  Stablehand

  solely responsible for ensuring care and safety of all animals on the farm during my shifts, including 30+ horses, made grain following specific nutrition requirements for each horse, mucked stalls, filled waters, turned in and turned out horses, rode and trained horses

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  Petco

  Oct 2021 - Dec 2021

  Shipping and Receiving Specialist

  fulfilled orders, organized and pulled products, kept workspace clean, ensured accuracy of all outgoing orders, received shipment from UPS, moved merchandise up to 60 lbs, put product out on floor, engaged with guests and worked as cashier at register, assisted guests with their shopping needs and questions in pet food, care, supplies etc.

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  Mack Hill Riding Academy

  Oct 2021 - Feb 2023

  Helped manage relations between lesson program and clients, assisted barn manager, served as manager on pm chores shifts, ensuring that all 40 horses (and additional animals) were properly taken care of, trained/schooled horses and ponies, trained other staff, supervised and mentored working students, administered medication, administered first aid to horses, helped facilitate visits from veterinarians, equine chiropractors, farriers and maintenance works, made grain twice daily following detailed instructions for each horse's individual nutritional requirements, kept barn and arena organized and clean, physical labor including but not limited to mucking stalls, distributing hay, filling water buckets and troughs, checking weather to determine blanketing and heating protocols and executing them etc. Show less

  • Horseback Riding Instructor

    Sept 2021 - Feb 2023

  • Assistant Barn Manager

    Oct 2021 - Apr 2022
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  Lush Fresh Handmade Cosmetics North America

  Nov 2022 - Jan 2023

  Seasonal Sales Associate

  Provided excellent customer service tailored to every visitor, demonstrated products with excitement and expertise, helped each visitor with their specific self care needs for their lifestyle, and helped them find the best holiday gifts for their friends and family.

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  Firehouse Center for the Arts

  Jan 2023 - Mar 2023

  Actor

  Rehearsed and performed the Theatre for Young Audiences (TYA) production of Junie B Jones the Musical

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  Lush Fresh Handmade Cosmetics North America

  Apr 2023 - Nov 2023

  Sales Associate
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  The Players Ring

  Oct 2023 - Jan 2024

  Actor

  Belle, Madrigal, Guest at Fred’s Party, Guest at Fezziwig Ball, Dance Captain