Samantha VanKammen

Experience

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  Stephen G. Chase, M.D, Otolarygology

  Feb 2007 - May 2010

  Doctor's Assistant

  Assisted with daily office tasks including patient check in, transcription and accurately kept medical record. Acted as Physician's right hand in operating room as assistant as well as during in-office procedures, and ordered lab work/tests. Worked with office manager to obtain insurance pre-authorizations, scheduling and billing.

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  Lucky 415 Marketing & Promotions, Inc.

  May 2010 - May 2011

  Event Specialist

  Work as a liaison between client, vendor, distributors and potential customers in order to promote the greatest ROI possible.Worked directly with and trained new empoyees so to compliment the demands and expectations of the clientResponsible for nightly budget and reports in a timely manner.Recruited and recommended effective promotional models for eventsNew Castle Nightlife, Charleston area 2010Miller Lite Nightlife, Charleston 2010Coors Lite Nightlife, James Island 2010Blind Tiger Customer Appreciation Event, Charleston 2010Deal Mobs Street Promotion, 2011Specialties: Promotional Modeling, Concert Events, Brand Ambassador, Buzz Marketing, Street Team Marketing, Event Marketing, Administration work, Office Tax Documentation, Contract Drafting, Direct Sales, Guerilla Marketing, Grant writing, Marketing Demographic Research Show less

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  Festiva Hospitality Group

  May 2010 - Feb 2011

  Front Desk Supervisor

  Greeted 30-40 clients per day with a smile for promotional eventPrepared gifts for all clients during eventResponsible for weekly schedules for employeesExtensive demographic data entry

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  Breakthru Beverage South Carolina, formally Ben Arnold Beverage Company

  Aug 2012 - Nov 2016

  Successfully managed over $4 million in revenue yearly with over $1 million in gross profit. Honed problem solving skills with best interest of company in mind. Hired and trained an incredibly driven and results oriented team. Motivated a diverse group of sales representatives to over 28% annual growth. Set time sensitive goals for team in order to hit and exceed monthly and annual sales goals. Increased account base by 23% with persistent cold calling and passionate engagement of customers. Lead focus wine tasting groups in order to better grow my competitive palate. Increased revenue sales by 17% as well as overall volume. Lead a Charleston technology team to introduce new functionality to team. Participated in annual Wine and Food Events. Planned and facilitated operational plan to streamline direct to consumer sales. Completed level one Sommelier certification

  • On Premise Field Sales Manager

    Feb 2015 - Nov 2016

  • On Premise Sales Representative

    Mar 2014 - Jan 2015

  • Retail Sales Representative

    Aug 2012 - Feb 2014
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  Breakthru Beverage Colorado

  Nov 2016 - Apr 2019

  Hired and trained over 8 new sales reps while overseeing a total of 7 different territories with over 480 accounts in 2017. Managed over $8 million in revenue yearly with over $1.7 million in gross profit. Quickly and seamlessly built relationships in an extremely fast paced, niche market. Hired and trained an incredibly driven and results oriented team. Motivated and coached a diverse group of sales representatives through weekly meetings, work-withs, personal goal setting and coaching objectives in order while maintaining 19% growth rate. Set time sensitive goals for team in order to hit and exceed monthly and annual sales goals. Maintained constant communication between sales, business management, pricing and credit department and warehouse operations to create fluidity and increase productivity Show less

  • Craft Beer, Wine and Spirits Sales Manager

    Nov 2016 - Apr 2019

  • Field Sales Manager

    Nov 2016 - Apr 2019
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  Tito's Handmade Vodka

  May 2019 - now

  • Field Sales Manager - High Plains/South Plains

    Jun 2022 - now

  • Area Sales Manager - Colorado

    Apr 2022 - Jun 2022

  • Sales Representative

    May 2019 - Apr 2022