Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Software
Skills
Publications
Honors
Work Preference
Timeline
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Samantha Carvalho

Samantha Carvalho

Brick,NJ

Summary

Highly motivated communication specialist with a strong eye for detail. Passionate writer skilled in developing impactful communication strategies across diverse platforms. Seeking a dynamic role where I can leverage my creativity and expertise to drive measurable results and impact.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
4
4

Publications

Work History

Project Coordinator & Communications, SAP Project

Wakefern Food Corporation
Edison, NJ (Hybrid)
06.2023 - Current

• Developed and implemented impactful communication materials, including organization-wide announcements, standardized communication templates, engaging training presentations, and user-friendly job aids.
• Managed project communications for over 4,000 stakeholders across various departments and levels, ensuring consistent messaging and timely updates.
• Point of contact and liaising communication between the business and Tech.
• Onboarded 50+ consultants globally from leading firms such as PwC, SAP, and IBM, streamlining the organization’s onboarding process.
• Facilitated communication and collaboration between business units, technical teams, and external consultants, ensuring seamless information flow and alignment on project developments.
• Prepared meeting minutes, recordings, and FAQs for distribution and record keeping.
• Managed and organized critical project documentation within SharePoint and OneDrive, ensuring version control and secure access for authorized personnel.

Advertising Specialist & Proofreader

Wakefern Food Corporation
Edison, NJ (Remote - Hybrid)
06.2021 - 05.2023

• Proofread all Fresh Grocer North Circulars and demonstrated strong attention to detail when working with specialized terminology and requirements.
• Edited and maintained accurate blowlines, promotional descriptions, and other product information for grocery items within SAP, ensuring data integrity and consistency across all platforms.
• Provided critical support for SAP maintenance and analysis, resolving a wide range of store-level issues within the Grocery division, such as pricing discrepancies, inventory inaccuracies, etc.
• Developed and implemented comprehensive training materials and process guides for new hires, fostering a collaborative and supportive team environment

Bookseller

Barnes & Noble (Part-time Seasonal)
Edison, NJ
10.2021 - 01.2022
  • Answered customer questions about products and services, helped locate merchandise, and promoted key items.
  • Managed cash register duties accurately, ensuring proper handling of financial transactions and minimizing discrepancies.
  • Maintained an up-to-date knowledge of current literary trends, ensuring accurate recommendations for customers.
  • Assisted customers in locating desired titles, resulting in repeat business and positive feedback.
  • Provided exceptional customer service with customers and local authors through active listening, and addressing questions/concerns promptly and amicably.
  • Improved overall store appearance through regular organization and attention to detail, contributing to a positive shopping experience for customers.

Owner/Artist

(ETSY) The Court Of Dreams
08.2016 - Current
  • Manage customer orders and inquiries by keeping an organized inventory and fabricating multiple products.
  • Designed custom artwork for clients, meeting their creative vision and ensuring satisfaction with the final product.
  • Operate various software to create diverse artistic media.
  • Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
  • Implemented marketing strategies to increase brand awareness and attract new customers.
  • Utilized social media platforms proactively to promote personal brand awareness while engaging with potential clients or collaborators regularly (i.e. Facebook, Instagram, TikTok).

Administrative Manager

All Jersey Realty LLC.
Union, NJ
06.2014 - 08.2020
  • Wrote and proofread emails, contracts, and marketing materials.
  • Provided professional assistance to clients, such as remaining as a point of contact for the client, scheduling appointments with their realtor, and answering any and all questions.
  • Ensured smooth daily operations with timely completion of all essential administrative tasks and responsibilities.
  • Provided exceptional administrative support for leadership, ensuring that her needs were met promptly and accurately in order to facilitate smooth daily operations.
  • Maintained accurate record-keeping systems to ensure easy access to critical information.
  • Updated files, managed accounts, and generated reports for company database.
  • Oversaw and collaborated with local USPS for advertising via bulk mail program.
  • Managed office inventory activities by ordering and requisitions and stocking and shipment receiving.
  • Managed sensitive information discreetly, ensuring proper practices were followed at all times to maintain confidentiality compliance standards.
  • Greeted visitors, employees and clients politely and professionally for excellent reception service.

Education

MFA in Popular Fiction Writing and Publishing -

Emerson College
12.2024

B.A. in English -

Juniata College
05.2021

Software

SAP S/4 HANA (ERP)

Microsoft Office 365

Wordpress

Asana

Slack

Webex/Zoom

Social Media

Skills

  • Time Management
  • Adaptability
  • Content Strategy and Development
  • Analytical Thinking
  • Customer Service
  • Presentation Creation
  • Communication
  • Content Writing/Editing
  • Developmental Editing/ Copyediting
  • Fluent in English and Portuguese
  • Detail-Oriented
  • Organization

Publications

  • The New Jersey Digest, Where to Get Mead in NJ - February 2022
  • The New Jersey Digest, NJ is the Worst State to Retire, Study Says - February 2022
  • Contributor to Juniata College Lift up Their Voices Digital Literary Magazine - December 2020
  • Contributor to Juniata College KVASIR Literary Magazine - March 2019

Honors

  • ·Recipient of Wakefern Food Corp.’s Maker’s Award on SAP cross-functional team - 2024
  • Copyeditor, The Page Turner Literary Magazine at Emerson College – September 2024
  • Recipient of Emerson Community Scholarship, 04/2022-Present
  • Capstone Presenter and Creative Nonfiction Panelist at Juniata College Liberal Arts Symposium, 05/2020, 04/2021
  • Head of Marketing and Design for the Juniata College Powerlifting Team, 11/2020-05/2021
  • Manager and Copyeditor of Data Science Professional Editing Client Project, 10/2020
  • President of Sigma Gamma Epsilon Juniata College Chapter Geology NHS, 09/2019-05/2021

Work Preference

Work Type

Full TimePart TimeGig Work

Work Location

RemoteHybrid

Timeline

Project Coordinator & Communications, SAP Project

Wakefern Food Corporation
06.2023 - Current

Bookseller

Barnes & Noble (Part-time Seasonal)
10.2021 - 01.2022

Advertising Specialist & Proofreader

Wakefern Food Corporation
06.2021 - 05.2023

Owner/Artist

(ETSY) The Court Of Dreams
08.2016 - Current

Administrative Manager

All Jersey Realty LLC.
06.2014 - 08.2020

MFA in Popular Fiction Writing and Publishing -

Emerson College

B.A. in English -

Juniata College
Samantha Carvalho