Samantha Ekeledo
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LinkedIn User
Samantha was my direct manager at uBiome. You could not ask for a better boss. She has excellent managerial skills. She is supportive, thoughtful, and proactive. She offers meaningful feedback that enables direct reports to do their best work. Her clarity, insight, and evaluation methods empowered me to expand my own skill set and reach for the organization. I always felt supported and heard. She encouraged me to work on projects outside of my immediate comfort zone, and her support was a contributing factor to the success of those projects. Additionally, Samantha excels at identifying, sourcing, and growing talent, especially in non-traditional pathways.
myrna weiss
Samantha is a very mature young woman who has a variety of skills and experiences in the communication service industry. She has excellent critical thinking and applies her multifaceted background in a professional manner at all times. I would recommend Samantha without reservation to any employer who prefers a self starter but is also works well in groups.
LinkedIn User
Samantha was my direct manager at uBiome. You could not ask for a better boss. She has excellent managerial skills. She is supportive, thoughtful, and proactive. She offers meaningful feedback that enables direct reports to do their best work. Her clarity, insight, and evaluation methods empowered me to expand my own skill set and reach for the organization. I always felt supported and heard. She encouraged me to work on projects outside of my immediate comfort zone, and her support was a contributing factor to the success of those projects. Additionally, Samantha excels at identifying, sourcing, and growing talent, especially in non-traditional pathways.
myrna weiss
Samantha is a very mature young woman who has a variety of skills and experiences in the communication service industry. She has excellent critical thinking and applies her multifaceted background in a professional manner at all times. I would recommend Samantha without reservation to any employer who prefers a self starter but is also works well in groups.
LinkedIn User
Samantha was my direct manager at uBiome. You could not ask for a better boss. She has excellent managerial skills. She is supportive, thoughtful, and proactive. She offers meaningful feedback that enables direct reports to do their best work. Her clarity, insight, and evaluation methods empowered me to expand my own skill set and reach for the organization. I always felt supported and heard. She encouraged me to work on projects outside of my immediate comfort zone, and her support was a contributing factor to the success of those projects. Additionally, Samantha excels at identifying, sourcing, and growing talent, especially in non-traditional pathways.
myrna weiss
Samantha is a very mature young woman who has a variety of skills and experiences in the communication service industry. She has excellent critical thinking and applies her multifaceted background in a professional manner at all times. I would recommend Samantha without reservation to any employer who prefers a self starter but is also works well in groups.
LinkedIn User
Samantha was my direct manager at uBiome. You could not ask for a better boss. She has excellent managerial skills. She is supportive, thoughtful, and proactive. She offers meaningful feedback that enables direct reports to do their best work. Her clarity, insight, and evaluation methods empowered me to expand my own skill set and reach for the organization. I always felt supported and heard. She encouraged me to work on projects outside of my immediate comfort zone, and her support was a contributing factor to the success of those projects. Additionally, Samantha excels at identifying, sourcing, and growing talent, especially in non-traditional pathways.
myrna weiss
Samantha is a very mature young woman who has a variety of skills and experiences in the communication service industry. She has excellent critical thinking and applies her multifaceted background in a professional manner at all times. I would recommend Samantha without reservation to any employer who prefers a self starter but is also works well in groups.
Experience
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Message Lab
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Romania
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Technology, Information and Internet
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Finance & Operations Manager
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Oct 2022 - Present
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Business Operations Project Manager
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Oct 2020 - Present
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Internal Operations Manager
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Oct 2019 - Oct 2020
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uBiome
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Wellness and Fitness Services
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Director of Internal Communications
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Jun 2018 - Jul 2019
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion- Working cross-functionally to develop and implement a vision for cultivating inclusion and belonging in the workplace and our communities (US, CL, AR)- Leading programming efforts for employee resource groups - developing and implementing strategies, policies, internal management systems and metrics- Hiring/Onboarding: developing training programs/resources for incoming employees- Managing a team of direct reports; effectively tracking their capacity, utilization and growthCommunication Responsibilities- Writing, editing, and distributing all internal communications via multiple platforms (slack, email, intranet site, weekly meeting announcements) to motivate, align & engage staff- Producing & presenting content (visuals, data analytics, speaker line up, etc.) for weekly All Hands meetings - international video call, for all offices (300+ attendees)- Collaborating with HR & CCO to write and translate complex business issues into clear compliant company policies for a multinational organization- Contributor on press releases, company blog, and scientific papers Show less
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Executive Project Manager
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Aug 2017 - Jun 2018
Executive Assistant to C-Level Staff (CEO, CTO, COO, CFO)- Managed day to day needs, in order to increase C-Level effectiveness - scheduling, email support, vetting engagement opportunities and providing an ongoing list of high level priorities Facilities Management- Relocated NYC office and opened Cambridge, MA office - financial planning, sourcing vendors, contract negotiation, construction agreements, and hiring additional staff- Event planning: external facing product launches, corporate retreats and employee morale boosting events (happy hours, community outreach, holiday parties, etc.)Hiring/Recruiting - Established multi-channel recruitment strategies to build robust talent pipelines for numerous roles across the entire organization - drafted unbiased and intriguing job descriptions, sourced candidates, reviewed applications, screened, interviewed, developed work trial projects and crafted offer letters Show less
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BrandLink Communications
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Public Relations and Communications Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Operations Manager
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Oct 2015 - Apr 2017
HR & Facilities Management- Managed and increased the effectiveness and efficiency of support services (HR, IT and Finance), through improvements to each function, including launching new services such as Zenefits and Expensify- Sourced, interviewed, negotiated and hired new employees and interns- Oversaw overall financial management, planning, and advisement- Payroll management, including tabulation of accrued employee benefits and expense reimbursement tracking, and billing, using Expensify and Quickbooks- Ensured operation of equipment by troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs and maintaining equipment inventoriesAdditional Responsibilities- Assisted with overflow projects; mailers and events- Continued to preform roles as executive assistant for CEO Show less
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Executive Assistant
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May 2015 - Apr 2017
Executive Assistant to CEO- Managed CEOs calendar and all employee travel arrangements - Drafted written/verbal statements on behalf of CEOs - Attended meetings on behalf of CEO and provided daily reports with high-level overviewsPR & Events- Wrote/reviewed press releases and media monitoring- Pitching/executing event concepts and collaborating with clients and external brand teams - product launches, movie premiers, influencer engagements
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Intern
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Feb 2015 - May 2015
- Worked with the events/marketing team; researching, producing and executing events such as the HSN Cinderella Movie Premier and Too Faced Product Preview- Assisted with the design, assembly and delivery of mailers to promote brands to bloggers, celebrities, and influencers- Complied information based on previous case studies and research, to assemble decks to present to clients
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Bridal Stylist
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Jan 2010 - Jul 2013
- Provided excellent customer service by developing a relationship with each client; remained friendly, outgoing and patient while engaging customer emotions to trigger a memorable experience. - Communicated effectively to understand client’s desires - Used assertive qualities to control interactions and lead the client through the sales process - Applied extensive product knowledge to select gowns that boosted the client’s self-image - Focused on customer satisfaction while simultaneously exceeding sales quotas - Used psychological triggers to establish a sense of urgency, which enticed clients to buy - Thrived in a detailed oriented, fast paced work environment - Acted as assistant buyer and visual merchandise consultant - Consistently relied on to fulfill any task when requested, receptionist, stock room coordinator, landscaping artist, maintenance Reinvented the Bride's World Fashion Show, a annual bridal event that has over 2,500 in attendance. Designed a system, that is still in place today, to maintain clarity, originality, and organization for each show. Show less
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Genesee Community College
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United States
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Higher Education
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300 - 400 Employee
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Board of Trustees, Member
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Sep 2012 - May 2013
- Exclusive student member, given full voting privileges - Negotiated with fellow board members on behalf of approximately 6,000 student voices - Maintained a professional relationship with other board members by providing insights and conclusions from the perspective of the student body - Exclusive student member, given full voting privileges - Negotiated with fellow board members on behalf of approximately 6,000 student voices - Maintained a professional relationship with other board members by providing insights and conclusions from the perspective of the student body
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Resident Assistant
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Jan 2012 - Jun 2012
- Actively established and fostered great relationships with residents in the college dormitories - Courteously guided campus tours for incoming and prospective students with enthusiasm - Able to counsel roommate disagreements through initiating effective communication - Effectively worked with other resident assistants to organize and host a range of diverse community functions - Harmoniously worked in conjunction with safety officers to insure a well-organized, safe living environment Show less
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Education
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2013 - 2015
Fashion Institute of Technology
Bachelor's degree, Direct and Interactive Marketing, Minor in Communication Studies -
2011 - 2013
Genesee Community College
Associate in Applied Science, Fashion Merchandising Management, Minor in Communications -
2010 - 2011
Canisius University
Marketing
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