Sam Woods
Dance Factory USA
Red Bank,NJ
9
years of professional experience
I am Sam, a designer and artist based out of New Jersey. I have a BA in Communication with a Design concentration and 3+ years of experience in visual branding, screen printing, and digital content creation. I am passionate about crafting purposeful, user-centered designs that drive emotional engagement and meet real needs. While continuously exploring new styles and mediums to grow and adapt across design disciplines and thriving in the chaos.
Work History
CEO
1 Year 7 Months- Founded and operates a creative small business specializing in hand-painted custom wearable and lifestyle art.
- Designed and hand-painted custom artwork on sneakers, jackets, purses, and skateboards for a diverse clientele, ranging from luxury to budget-conscious markets.
- Manages all aspects of business operations, including marketing, client communication, order fulfillment, and inventory tracking.
- Creates digital mockups and promotional materials using Adobe Creative Suite to showcase products before production.
- Enhanced brand visibility through social media marketing, visual storytelling, and audience engagement, driving meaningful interactions with target audiences.
- Promoted and sold products at local art fairs, pop-up shops, and online marketplaces, significantly expanding brand visibility and customer reach.
- Developed and implemented operational frameworks to streamline production processes.
Tour team
7 Years 7 Months- Operate scoring software to accurately record judges’ scores during live dance competitions.
- Monitored and verified score entries, ensuring accuracy and fairness in all performances.
- Communicate with judges, stage managers, and event staff to resolve scoring or technical issues in real time.
- Maintained organization of score sheets, rankings, and category results to streamline competition processes.
- Assisted with final tabulations and prepared awards and placements, contributing to smooth event conclusion.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Kept constant communication with directors
Screen Printer
2 Years 4 Months- Operates screen printing machine daily to produce 400+ of high-quality prints daily with 95% accuracy on various materials.
- Developed and managed daily production schedules to ensure timely fulfillment of all orders.
- Operated manual and automatic screen printing presses to produce high-quality prints.
- Communicates and assists in building a day-to-day production schedule to ensure weekly deadlines are met.
- Ensures print quality and consistency across all items (e.g., shirts, bags, merchandise).
- Supervises and trains 2 junior screen printers and production assistants.
- Delegates tasks and monitors productivity on the print floor.
- Collaborates with graphic design team to ensure artwork is suitable for screen printing.
Teacher
5 Years 11 Months- Instructs a diverse group of 4 to 13 students, ages 4 to 18, in various dance and conditioning styles, fostering skill development from beginner to advanced levels.
- Choreographs routines and curates music selections for recitals and concerts, enhancing performance quality and audience engagement.
- Develops age-appropriate lesson plans that build technical skills, musicality, confidence, and creativity..
- Fosters positive relationships with students and families through effective communication and mentorship.
- Adapts teaching methods to accommodate varying skill levels and learning styles.
- Maintains a structured, safe, and encouraging classroom environment that promotes discipline and teamwork.
- Collaborates with fellow instructors and studio staff to support studio events, performances, and seasonal programs.
Marketing Assistant
3 Years 1 Month- Collected and analyzed audience data, competitor insights, and market trends to support marketing campaigns.
- Analyzed customer feedback and comment cards to enhance messaging and optimize customer experience.
- Assisted in creating and scheduling 15+ weekly social media posts to increase brand engagement.
- Published content across multiple social media platforms and maintained brand consistency.
- Contributed to the development of marketing plans for monthly restaurant openings, aligning strategies with brand goals.
- Verified alignment of marketing materials with brand guidelines and event themes to maintain consistency.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Communication, Concentration in Design
Skills
Digital marketing
Creative Strategy
Brand Development
Market Analysis
Promotional Design
HTML
CSS
ADOBE SUITS
Timeline
CEO
Designs by Sam
01.2025 - CurrentRead More
Screen Printer
The Studio Line
04.2024 - CurrentRead More
Teacher
Dance Factory USA
09.2020 - CurrentRead More
Tour team
One Beat Dance Brands ( Varsity Spirt)
01.2019 - CurrentRead More
Marketing Assistant
Prospect Capital Restaurants
05.2017 - 06.2020Read More
Ramapo College of New Jersey
Bachelor of Arts from Communication, Concentration in Design
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