Samantha LaManna
Manager, Corporate Engagement at NRF Foundation- Claim this Profile
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English Native or bilingual proficiency
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Italian Limited working proficiency
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Spanish Limited working proficiency
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Credentials
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Digital Marketing Certificate
Georgetown University School of Continuing StudiesMay, 2018- Nov, 2024 -
Dale Carnegie Course
Dale CarnegieOct, 2017- Nov, 2024
Experience
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NRF Foundation
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United States
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Retail
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1 - 100 Employee
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Manager, Corporate Engagement
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Apr 2022 - Present
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Coordinator, Corporate Engagement
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Nov 2021 - Apr 2022
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Coordinator, Operations & Outreach
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Jul 2021 - Nov 2021
• Supports the work of key NRF Foundation initiatives; assists with research, outreach and partners with other department members in the selection process and identification of opportunities to increase visibility • Coordinates with internal stakeholders to draft sponsorship agreements for the Student Program and invoices for the NRF Foundation Honors gala• Creates and updates communications, materials and activities that support and reinforce the RISE Up training program and curriculum• Responsible for entering data into the customer relationship manager (CRM) system• Builds and manages email campaigns in marketo• Provides analytical and specialized administrative and program support across the Foundation team• Supports Executive Director and leadership team with coordination of external meetings and appointments• Manages internal team operations and reconciles invoices, payments, credit card statements, scholarship funds disbursements and the Administrative budget• Coordinates Board-related meeting/event logistics, database management and communications• Drafts correspondence, updates website copy, proofreads and sends documents with a high degree of accuracy for C-suite and executive-level audiences Show less
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Nordstrom
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United States
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Retail
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700 & Above Employee
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Visual Merchandiser
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Aug 2015 - Jul 2021
• Responsible for implementation of visual merchandising strategy and inventory management. • Coordinated in-store promotional campaigns with marketing group for proper launch, execution and management.• Assisted with set-up of corporate and customer events to promote designer fashion launches• Conceptualized and implemented visually appealing store and window displays showcasing the latest fashion trends to help drive sales and influence customers• Ensured attention to detail regarding design, composition, merchandising and quality • Installed and removed graphics, signage, mannequins and lighting fixtures • Confirmed displays complied with corporate direction and safety guidelines • Interacted with all levels of store personnel Show less
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Visual Merchandiser
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Aug 2014 - Aug 2015
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Visual Merchandiser Intern
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Jun 2014 - Aug 2014
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Nordstrom
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United States
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Retail
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700 & Above Employee
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Sales Associate
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2010 - Jan 2014
• Assisted customers with merchandise selection of women’s designer shoes and high-end children’s wear while consistently meeting or exceeding sales targets • Managed all aspects of merchandise sales, including inventory, sales quotas, returns, exchanges, financing and cash register operations • Aided as team member in ensuring highest level of customer satisfaction • Assisted customers with merchandise selection of women’s designer shoes and high-end children’s wear while consistently meeting or exceeding sales targets • Managed all aspects of merchandise sales, including inventory, sales quotas, returns, exchanges, financing and cash register operations • Aided as team member in ensuring highest level of customer satisfaction
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Education
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University of Alabama
Bachelor’s Degree, Apparel and Textiles -
Framingham State University
Master’s Degree, Merchandising -
Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore
Business and Language -
Fashion Institute of Technology
Fashion Merchandising and Business of Fashion -
Langley High School