Isabella Samse

Experience

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  Springfield College

  Sept 2020 - May 2021

  Athletic Event Staff at Springfield College Athletics

  ~Operated scoreboards at Springfield College athletic events ~Sold tickets at Springfield College athletic events~Greet guests with a positive attitude ~Set up and cleaned up for athletic events

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  Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame

  Jan 2022 - Jan 2022

  2022 Hoophall Classic - Team Liaison

  ~Kept a professional profile while interacting with players, teams, coaches, and fans~Aquired exceptional communication skills when working with different personalities ~Worked efficiently when it came to fulfilling coaches' and players' requests in order to satisfy their needs

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  Springfield College

  Sept 2022 - Apr 2023

  ~Age-appropriate communication with children when building relationships ~Provided guidance and knowledge when helping children complete their homework~Empathized with children with behavioral issues or lack of social awareness ~Interned for the 2022 Distinguished Humanics Professor of the Year at Springfield College, Dr. Kathy Mangano~Created content using Canva to make social media posts for Instagram and Facebook~Conducted research in the Springfield College Archives to complete projects~Was personable and friendly with peers on campus when giving golf cart rides

  • Partner's Program

    Sept 2021 - Apr 2023

  • Social Media Marketing Intern

    Sept 2022 - Dec 2022
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  Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame

  Oct 2022 - Jan 2023

  2023 Hoophall Classic- Head Supervisor

  ~Hosted meetings and training to establish rules and expectations for student workers~Collaborated with Special Events at Springfield College and the Basketball Hall of Fame~Methodical when creating all schedules and checklists for student workers~Made quick decisions while working in a fast-paced environment~Found solutions in high-pressure situations by critically thinking through

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  Springfield Thunderbirds

  Jan 2023 - Mar 2023

  Ticket Sales Intern

  ~Conducted sales calls each day in order to promote and sell tickets for the Thunderbirds~Focused on customer needs and satisfaction by being empathetic, attentive, and dedicated to providing value~Found ways around rejection by being flexible and open to change ~Gained resilience and confidence as I was able to build relationships with customers in order to make a sale

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  Eastern States Exposition

  Jan 2023 - Jun 2023

  Event Coordinator

  ~Was a part of the street team and promoted the first-ever Hooplandia event at other local events around different communities~Collaborated with The Basketball Hall of Fame in order to market the event to the Greater Springfield Area~Interacted at events with other basketball team organizations in order to publicize the event to the community

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  Lucky Lou's Bar and Grill

  May 2023 - Feb 2025

  Waitress

  ~Prioritized the needs and satisfaction of customers using effective communication~Handled the fast-paced environment by multitasking and working with other colleagues~Adapted to changing circumstances as well as being able to resolve conflicts and complaints from customers

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  Valspar Championship

  Jan 2024 - Apr 2024

  Tournament Services Intern

  ~Worked diligently with female executives in the Tampa Bay area to organize Executive Women’s Day~Coordinated with vendors to partake in our pop-up shop~Created all invitations for table hosts and vendors, as well as the presentation exhibited~Served as the main point of contact for 50+ sponsors for the Honorary Observer Program~Designed all experience letters & information guidelines for participants~Operated with the new HO Committee Chair to revamp and improve the inside-of-the ropes experience~Arranged the Junior Clinic which hosted 100+ children from youth development programs in the Tampa Bay area~Partnered with sponsor, Chick-fil-A, to ensure meals for all who attended~Constructed the weekly activity agenda for the Child Care Program~Collaborated with the CC Committee Chair to ensure all necessary items and services were provided for the professionals’ children that week Show less