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Samantha Strom

Samantha Strom

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Director of Publications

  • Education

    • University of Denver

      2016 - 2016
      Graduate Certificate Publishing

    • Bradley University

      2012 - 2016
      Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Public Relations/Image Management

      Activities and Societies: Bradley University Swing Dance Society, National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) Club Minors in Professional Writing, Social Media Marketing, and Leadership. President of NaNoWriMo Club; facilitated weekly meetings and planned events such as Authors' Day. Publicist of Bradley University Swing Dance Society; promoted dance exchanges and weekly lessons, and helped plan and coordinate exchanges.

  • Experience

    • USA Wireless

      Jun 2010 - Jun 2010
      Receptionist

      A temporary position while many employees were out of the office. I answered phones, directed calls, and completed various office tasks.

    • Ben & Jerry's

      May 2011 - Sept 2011
      Scooper

    • Care.com

      Jun 2012 - Aug 2013
      Nanny

      • Worked summers• Prepared crafts, meals and activities that matched weekly theme• Broke concepts down for multiple skill levels

    • Self-Employed

      Dec 2012 - Jan 2014
      Tutor

      • Worked when home for break• Edited papers and outlines• Explained confusing concepts in simple terms

    • Les Turner ALS Foundation

      Jun 2014 - Aug 2014
      Endurance Event Intern

      • Learned logistics of hosting large charity events• Opened lines of communication to various companies• Pitched merchandise choices and budgets to Executive Director

    • Center for Learning Assistance at Bradley University

      Sept 2014 - May 2016
      Tutor

      • Communicated difficult concepts in simple terms• Taught math, statistics, communications, sociology, and psychology

    • Markin Family Student Recreation Center

      Dec 2014 - May 2016
      Group Fitness Instructor

      • Taught cardio dance and cardio sculpt classes• Substitute taught zumba and kickboxing classes• Maintained high-energy workout atmosphere• Choreographed and planned classes• Adapted workouts to needs of students

    • Growthlines, Inc

      May 2015 - Jul 2015
      Intern

      • Analyzed research on clients and provided recommendations• Wrote drafts of reports• Proof-read final reports, Powerpoints, and various client materials

    • LEM Advisory Group, LTD.

      Jun 2015 - Aug 2015
      Design Consultant

      • Consulted on and designed company logo• Consulted on and designed images for infographics and presentations • Created Powerpoint banners, business cards, and letterhead

    • Barnes & Noble, Inc.

      Oct 2016 - Aug 2017
      Bookseller

    • Texas Lifestyle Magazine

      Feb 2017 - Aug 2017

      • Editorial Assistant

        May 2017 - Aug 2017

      • Editorial Intern

        Feb 2017 - May 2017

    • SparkPoint Studio

      Sept 2017 - May 2023

      • Senior Editorial Project Manager and Senior Acquisitions Editor

        Jun 2021 - May 2023

      • Editorial Project Manager

        Sept 2017 - May 2021

    • Farcountry Press

      Aug 2023 - now
      Director of Publications

    • Swing Out Helena

      Apr 2024 - now
      Founder and Follow Instructor

      I opened a dance studio to start teaching swing! Duties include lesson planning, marketing, teaching, scheduling, and more.

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Graduate Certificate in Publishing

      Denver Publishing Institute
      Aug 2016

    • Hootesuite Certification

      Mar 2016

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Samantha Strom
      Honors Program - May 2016 During my time at at Bradley, I took several honors seminars beyond my normal coursework, chose multiple honors sections of General Education classes, and attended many field trips and events through the honors program, all whilst keeping a high GPA, allowing me to graduate through the program. It focused on discussion and research rather than memorizing facts, encouraging engaged learning and critical thinking.
    • Awarded to Samantha Strom
      Magna Cum Laude - May 2016
    • Awarded to Samantha Strom
      Dean's List - Made the Dean's List during seven of my eight semesters at Bradley, an honor that comes with a semester GPA of 3.5 or higher.

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Volunteer

      Issued by Northbrook Public Library on Jul 2010
      Northbrook Public LibraryAssociated with Samantha Strom