Samantha McEntire
Partnerships Development Manager at Fair Trade USA- Claim this Profile
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Abby Chilingarian
Samantha possesses strong project management skills, adept at significant cross-functional coordination to shepherd a project from beginning to end. Samantha reacts positively and swiftly to unforeseen challenges or obstacles, such as deadlines being pushed up on her, and is always able to support her team when she is needed most. She is a capable independent worker, but also not afraid to ask questions. Samantha would be an asset to any team, not only for her extensive professional contributions, but also for her sense of humor.
Abby Chilingarian
Samantha possesses strong project management skills, adept at significant cross-functional coordination to shepherd a project from beginning to end. Samantha reacts positively and swiftly to unforeseen challenges or obstacles, such as deadlines being pushed up on her, and is always able to support her team when she is needed most. She is a capable independent worker, but also not afraid to ask questions. Samantha would be an asset to any team, not only for her extensive professional contributions, but also for her sense of humor.
Abby Chilingarian
Samantha possesses strong project management skills, adept at significant cross-functional coordination to shepherd a project from beginning to end. Samantha reacts positively and swiftly to unforeseen challenges or obstacles, such as deadlines being pushed up on her, and is always able to support her team when she is needed most. She is a capable independent worker, but also not afraid to ask questions. Samantha would be an asset to any team, not only for her extensive professional contributions, but also for her sense of humor.
Abby Chilingarian
Samantha possesses strong project management skills, adept at significant cross-functional coordination to shepherd a project from beginning to end. Samantha reacts positively and swiftly to unforeseen challenges or obstacles, such as deadlines being pushed up on her, and is always able to support her team when she is needed most. She is a capable independent worker, but also not afraid to ask questions. Samantha would be an asset to any team, not only for her extensive professional contributions, but also for her sense of humor.
Credentials
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GRI G4
Boston College Center for Corporate CitizenshipOct, 2015- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Fair Trade USA
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United States
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International Trade and Development
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100 - 200 Employee
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Partnerships Development Manager
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Aug 2019 - Present
- Developed B2B strategy and associated resources for BD team, leading to 10% yoy growth within current accounts- Managed sales operations team, leading the execution of back-end program management and automated account management- Increased efficiency of account managers by providing plug-and-play sales tools, trainings, and marketing resources to incorporate into their sales tool kits.
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Business Development Manager
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May 2018 - Aug 2019
- Grew revenue 15% within managed accounts- Managed a diverse group of accounts in various industry segments- Successfully recruited business partners for origin trips, leading to expanded understanding and empathy for the Fair Trade model and producers
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Business Development Specialist-Coffee
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Sep 2016 - May 2018
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Cartel Roasting Co.
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United States
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Food and Beverage Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Barista
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Sep 2013 - Sep 2016
Continue to grow my knowledge of the specialty coffee industry from techniques, sales, and social impacts surrounding the industry. Provide outstanding customer service to a diverse consumer group and deliver high-quality coffee with a positive attitude. Continue to grow my knowledge of the specialty coffee industry from techniques, sales, and social impacts surrounding the industry. Provide outstanding customer service to a diverse consumer group and deliver high-quality coffee with a positive attitude.
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City of Phoenix, Neighborhood Services Department
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Phoenix, Arizona Area
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Community Development Intern
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Aug 2015 - Jan 2016
Assist in assuring green building standards for low income single family homes, perform post-occupancy evaluations for current homeowners of GBC homes. Create informational media regarding community workshops and green building developments. Assist in assuring green building standards for low income single family homes, perform post-occupancy evaluations for current homeowners of GBC homes. Create informational media regarding community workshops and green building developments.
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China Mist Iced Tea Company
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United States
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Food and Beverage Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Sustainability Analyst
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Aug 2015 - Dec 2015
Assessed current strategies and highlighted strengths and weaknesses. Defined objectives, targets, and next steps for implementation of sustainability strategy. Gained CEO approval and support of proposed sustainability strategy Assessed current strategies and highlighted strengths and weaknesses. Defined objectives, targets, and next steps for implementation of sustainability strategy. Gained CEO approval and support of proposed sustainability strategy
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MillerCoors
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United States
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Food and Beverage Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Sustainability Brand Consultant
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Aug 2015 - Dec 2015
I performed a sector analysis and sustainability assessment of the Coors Light brand. Developed a sustainability-based marketing campaign to highlight current sustainability strategies of MillerCoors and increase consumer support. Related sustainability to the core values of the company. I performed a sector analysis and sustainability assessment of the Coors Light brand. Developed a sustainability-based marketing campaign to highlight current sustainability strategies of MillerCoors and increase consumer support. Related sustainability to the core values of the company.
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The Sustainability Review
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Arizona State University
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Contributing Editor
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Jan 2015 - Dec 2015
The Sustainability Review is a student-led academic journal at ASU that uses visual media to communicate sustainability research to the modern world. As contributing editor I organize new speakers to be highlighted in one of our science videos and present new ideas for visual media production. The Sustainability Review is a student-led academic journal at ASU that uses visual media to communicate sustainability research to the modern world. As contributing editor I organize new speakers to be highlighted in one of our science videos and present new ideas for visual media production.
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Sonoran Institute
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United States
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Environmental Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Santa Cruz River Intern
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Jan 2013 - May 2013
Implementation of active Rainwater Harvesting system at Patagonia State park Implementation of active Rainwater Harvesting system at Patagonia State park
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Sustainability Intern
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Jan 2012 - May 2013
Work on the implementation of Water Harvesting projects around campus and the community Help build awareness about water harvesting and the sustainable consumption/use of water. Work on the implementation of Water Harvesting projects around campus and the community Help build awareness about water harvesting and the sustainable consumption/use of water.
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University of Arizona Residence Life
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Tucson, AZ
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Front Desk Assistant
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Aug 2011 - May 2013
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Research Assistant
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Jun 2012 - Nov 2012
Linked the impact of saline water to the growth and development of citrus rootstocks. Linked the impact of saline water to the growth and development of citrus rootstocks.
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Education
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Arizona State University
Masters in Sustainable Solutions, School of Sustainability -
University of Arizona
Bachelor of Science (BS), Hydrology and Water Resources Science