Sam Buenaventura
Pittsburgh
Summary
Customer-focused Retail Associate with a solid understanding of retail dynamics and customer service standards. Proven ability to assist customers effectively and answer questions promptly. Strong team player with a track record of following directions, and collaborating with coworkers to ensure a smooth work day.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Darkroom Assistant
Emerson College Technology & Media Division
Boston, MA
01.2026 - 05.2026
- Managed inventory of darkroom supplies, ensuring availability for ongoing projects.
- Assisted in maintaining darkroom cleanliness and organization for optimal workflow.
- Trained new students on equipment usage and darkroom techniques to enhance learning experience.
- Attended relevant workshops in order to apply new techniques and advancements to daily practices.
- Implemented best practices for chemical handling and disposal to ensure safety compliance.
- Calculated and mixed chemical developer, stop bath and fixer chemicals to develop reels.
- Provided students with the equipment and technical support needed to successfully complete projects, while answering questions about processes and techniques.
RETAIL SALES ASSOCIATE
Radio Skateshop
05.2025 - 08.2025
- Performed daily opening and closing procedures for the store
- Maintained cleanliness of the store by sweeping floors, dusting surfaces, and emptying trash cans.
- Managed cash register operations using POS system and processed sales and returns.
- Maintained an organized store environment by restocking shelves and organizing displays.
- Provided training and support to new staff members.
- Greeted customers, identified their needs and provided assistance with product selection.
- Assisted customers in building their own skateboards.
- Maintained a friendly and welcoming atmosphere for customers who wanted to learn about skateboarding.
OVEN WORKER/CASHIER
Badamos Pizza
BOSTON, MA
12.2022 - 06.2024
- Carried out general cleaning duties such as mopping floors and washing dishes.
- Provided friendly customer service when taking orders over the phone or in person.
- Addressed customer questions or concerns promptly.
- Assisted in the preparation of dough for pizzas, including kneading, rolling, and cutting.
- Weighed ingredients accurately using scales in order to adhere to portion control guidelines.
- Adjusted oven racks to ensure even cooking results when baking multiple pizzas.
- Monitored oven temperature to ensure pizza was cooked properly.
Education
High School Diploma -
Mount Lebanon High School
Pittsburgh, PA06.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Visual Media Arts
Emerson College
Boston01.2028
Skills
- Time management
- Problem solving
- Customer service
- Inventory management
- Point of sale
- Team collaboration
- Effective communication
- Product knowledge
- Friendly and helpful
- Ability to follow instructions
Affiliations
Served as Head of Photography for Gauge Magazine, an organization at Emerson College. My responsibilities included hiring photographers and coordinating with them throughout the semester. This involved assisting with finding locations for photoshoots, submitting purchase requests for props, providing necessary equipment, and offering general support when needed.
Timeline
Darkroom Assistant
Emerson College Technology & Media Division
01.2026 - 05.2026
RETAIL SALES ASSOCIATE
Radio Skateshop
05.2025 - 08.2025
OVEN WORKER/CASHIER
Badamos Pizza
12.2022 - 06.2024
High School Diploma -
Mount Lebanon High School
Bachelor of Arts - Visual Media Arts
Emerson College
Activities
- Photography
- Skateboarding
- Reading
- Sewing
- Bike riding