Samantha Walker

Experience

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  American Simmental Association

  Jan 2012 - Jan 2014

  Member on Junior Board of Trustees
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  American Society of Animal Science

  May 2013 - May 2017

  Oversaw scientific program planning for 4-6 meetings annually. Responsibilities Included:• Committee management• Oversight of abstract collection and review• Publication of meeting materials (i.e. program books, abstract books, room signs, advertising, etc.)• Meeting App population• Contract Negotiation• Room Sets• Student Competitions School Months:Freelance writerSummer months:Managed Taking Stock, a biweekly newsletterManaged social media Wrote articles for various ASAS websites and publications:takingstock.asas.orgblog.asas.org/GraduateBulletin/animalsmart.org

  • Program Director

    Jun 2015 - May 2017

  • Science Communications Intern

    May 2013 - May 2015
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  Executive Director, Inc.

  Nov 2017 - now

  ISOQOL Staff

  EDI is an association management company. I currently work exclusively for the ISOQOL client team.

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  International Society for Quality of Life Research

  Nov 2017 - now

  In coordination with the Executive Director, worked to coordinate staffing and volunteer efforts to the fulfilment of ISOQOL's mission.Responsibilities included:- Overseeing volunteers and staff involved in multiple membership, communications and event programs- Managing the conversion of multiple in-person events to virtual during the pandemic, minimizing financial impact to the organization and its members- Negotiating contracts- Developing strategic efforts for membership retention- Overseeing strategic plan implementation Show less Worked to develop communication and membership engagement strategies.Responsibilities included:- Working with committee to maintain, expand and recruit membership- Developing a strategic communications plan- Overseeing rebranding project, including website and logo redesign- Overseeing fundraising initiatives- Developing project budgets and negotiate contracts- Developing marketing plans for revenue generating initiatives- Overseeing day-to-day communication efforts, including e-blasts, social media, and official Board announcements Show less

  • Executive Director

    May 2022 - now

  • Director of Administration

    Jul 2020 - May 2022

  • Communications and Membership Manager

    Nov 2017 - Jul 2020