Experience

Marketing with Sam

• Marketing Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Fractional Marketer and Marketing Mentor

  • Jan 2021 - Present

  I help founders and startups scale sales through marketing.



AURA Modern Home

• Founder

  • Jun 2023 - Present

  Chicago, Illinois, United States AURA Modern Home is an e-commerce destination entirely dedicated to sustainable furniture, lighting, and more. We're revolutionizing the industry with a steadfast commitment to environmentally-conscious and ethical practices.



The Next Big Thing Podcast

• United States
• Broadcast Media Production and Distribution

• Podcast Host

  • Jun 2020 - Present

  The Next Big Thing interviews bold female entrepreneurs developing and launching game-changing products, platforms, and services. In the first few days of launch in July 2020, The Next Big Thing ranked #13 in Marketing on Apple Podcasts in the United States. The podcast also ranks in the top 2.5% of podcasts globally.



Dreamers & Doers

• Bangladesh
• Outsourcing and Offshoring Consulting
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Executive Member

  • Jul 2020 - Present

  Dreamers & Doers is a private collective that amplifies the entrepreneurial pursuits of extraordinary women through visibility opportunities, resource exchange, and collective support.



The Female Founder Collective

• United States
• Strategic Management Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Founding Member, The 10th House

  • Jul 2020 - May 2023

  The Female Founder Collective is a network of businesses led by women, supporting women. Our mission is to enable and empower female-owned and led businesses to positively impact our communities, both socially and economically.



TikTok

• United States
• Entertainment Providers
• 700 & Above Employee

• TikTok Creative Learning Fund Partner

  • Sep 2020 - Jan 2021

  Throughout September and October, I partnered with the TikTok team to develop educational marketing content on the platform. My account @marketingwithsam has grown steadily since July 2020 and features marketing tips and tricks for students, small business owners, and entrepreneurs.



Synchrony

• Georgia
• Business Consulting and Services

• VP, Marketing

  • Mar 2019 - Dec 2020

  Chicago, Illinois During my time at Synchrony, I led the marketing development for a mobile travel and entertainment app, and also partnered with the D2C general-purpose team to evolve agile marketing efforts to benefit our retail card customers.



Red Bull

• Austria
• Food and Beverage Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Brand/Sports/Culture Marketing Lead

  • Jun 2017 - Mar 2019

  Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Marketing leader of a country (7 states) at Red Bull. Managed team of three direct reports, seven team members total across sports, culture, and brand marketing.

• Senior Digital Marketing Manager

  • Apr 2016 - Jun 2017

  Greater Chicago Area "Professor" responsible for developing the education and indoctrination of digital across the North business unit.

• Digital Marketing Manager

  • Jul 2015 - Apr 2016

  Greater Chicago Area



Razorfish

• United States
• Advertising Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Strategist

  • Aug 2013 - Jul 2015

  Greater Chicago Area Strategist focused on digital and social media across CPG, telecom, and apparel verticals. Notable clients included Kraft, Nike, Motorola, Patron, and more.



Walgreens

• United States
• Retail
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Social Media Community Manager

  • Jul 2011 - Aug 2013

  Greater Chicago Area



Fuor Digital (now Kelly Scott Madison)

• Sales and Marketing Associate

  • May 2010 - Jul 2011

  Greater Chicago Area