Samantha Elliott

Experience

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  Independent Contractor

  Jan 1998 - Jan 2010

  Childcare Provider

  Monitored and nurtured individual child development for over 15 years holding both full-time and part-time positions working with newborns to teenagers

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  Freelance

  Jan 2007 - Jan 2010

  Professional Musician

  Classically trained, professional trumpeter.

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  Broadway Dallas

  Jun 2007 - Aug 2007

  Marketing And Development Intern
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  New England Conservatory of Music

  Aug 2008 - May 2010

  Student Activities Graduate Assistant
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  UMLAUF Sculpture Garden + Museum

  Sept 2011 - Apr 2014

  From my first day at the Umlauf, I was responsible for generating regular social media posts, weekly website updates and monthly e-newsletters for the institution. Over the course of the next three years, I was promoted three times. In my initial position of Museum Coordinator, I organized half-day and full-day service projects for corporate partners and educational groups; interviewed, trained and scheduled volunteers; and served as the main point of contact for guest services. While serving as Interim Development Manager, I took over planning of the Museum’s primary annual fundraiser and maintained the membership benefits program. After my promotion to Events & Marketing Manager, I managed all facility rentals from initial inquiry to day of event, including contract facilitation, payment processing, and scheduling of museum staff and security.Key Results• Authored and won a grant to create a new educational film, the Museum's first in over 25 years, supervising this production from start to finish• Instituted new Point of Sale system and scavenger hunt for enhanced interactive Museum experience• Increased the number of volunteers by 60% in 2011 resulting in over 1,400 hours of service given to the museum Show less

  • Events and Marketing Manager

    Jan 2013 - Apr 2014

  • Museum Coordinator

    Sept 2011 - Dec 2012
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  Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center

  Apr 2014 - May 2015

  Facility Rentals Manager

  Consisting of over 280 acres of native plants, the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center is the state botanical garden and arboretum of Texas. In managing facility rentals, I served as the point of contact for all rental inquiries, conducted venue tours, and developed relationships with event planning professionals. In addition to chairing the Site Standards Committee, I managed marketing initiatives for venue operations, and all rental activities including lead generation, contracts, payments, set up, and scheduling of staff for over 200 events annually.Key Results• Increased revenue by 80% over the previous year during first 11 months in the position• Updated all marketing materials for venue and developed rental policies for newly expanded garden rental space to include lucrative children’s birthday party option Show less

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  University of Southern Maine

  Aug 2015 - Jun 2017

  Coordinator of Student Activities

  In my role as Coordinator of Student Activities, I developed and implemented programs that focused on the social, educational, recreational, wellness, and diversity needs of USM students. In collaboration with Student Affairs colleagues, I created leadership training for student groups including program planning, marketing, meeting facilitation and budget management. I was responsible for overseeing the evening and weekend operations of the Brook’s Student Center and Intramural Sports on the Gorham campus as well as advising the Campus Activities Boards on the Portland and Gorham campuses. Key Results• Lead multi-year project to bring a mobile application to University of Southern Maine to provide access to institution’s resources and detailed promotions for all experiential offerings. • Advanced data assessment and tracking practices for individual student engagement in programs and events leading to increased budgeting for department activities. Show less

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  Make-A-Wish® Maine

  Jun 2017 - Apr 2023

  Events Manager

  As Events Manager for Make-A-Wish Maine, I coordinated all aspects of the organization's event production including vendor management, budgeting, contracts, programming, volunteer committee communications, reporting, and logistics. In partnership with a part-time graphic designer, I created and designed event sponsor pitch packets, websites, promotional materials, digital and print collateral, attendee communications, and social media content. Over the course of 5+ years, my events helped raise over 6.5 million for the nonprofit and I stewarded relationships with over 90 businesses, schools, and individual fundraisers around the state, providing digital tool access, serving as Make-A-Wish representative for public speaking invitations, organizing volunteer engagement opportunities, and supporting advocacy efforts with media and branded materials.Key Results• Produced six multimedia presentations from 2020-2022 including writing, filming, and editing the content into final video production to support and supplement virtual fundraising activities• Formed organization’s first young professionals council in 2018. Overseeing the planning and execution of the council’s fundraising and advocacy initiatives as well as monthly meetings.• Researched, designed and executed chapter's first Trailblaze Challenge hiking event, coordinating 14 weeks of training, communications, sponsor engagement, volunteers, and fundraising for now annual signature event Show less

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  Sea Bags, LLC

  Apr 2023 - Jul 2024

  Nonprofit Partnerships Manager

  In addition to creating totes, bags, and accessories from recycled sailcloth, a cornerstone of the Sea Bags’ mission is to partner with the community to make a positive, lasting and local impact. As the Nonprofit Partnerships Manager, I collaborated with schools and development professionals to identify new revenue opportunities, facilitate the creation of attractive designs, and manage orders and feedback processes. I also reviewed and assessed all requests for product donations and sponsorships to ensure alignment with the organization's philanthropic and environmental impact goals. Show less

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  Mainebiz

  Aug 2024 - now

  Events and Marketing Director

  As Events & Marketing Director, I spearhead the planning and execution of Mainebiz events, including breakfast forums, roundtables, and honoree programs, ensuring a seamless experience for attendees and sponsors. In collaboration with editorial, branding, and sales team members, this role develops and implements dynamic marketing strategies for event promotion and Mainebiz programs.