Samantha Lynn Swanick
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Seasoned CEO with a proven track record of driving organizational growth through strategic planning, business development, operational management, and team leadership. Successfully capitalized on new business opportunities, increased profitability, and managed business relationships. Instrumental in achieving corporate goals through hands-on involvement in all aspects of business operations.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
CEO | Server | Business Owner
Sammy's SeaShells
Los Angeles, CA
07.2024 - Current
- Achieved 80% profit margins through the design of over 50,000 necklaces
- Established operations in Hamptons, NY, and expanded to LA
- Utilized Instagram @sammysseashells to drive customer engagement
- Oversaw all aspects of operations including product development, marketing, sales, customer service and finance.
- Managed workforce across various departments and guided senior management with leadership advice.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors to secure competitive pricing for goods or services.
Business Development Manager
Saildrone
Alameda, CA
11.2024 - 05.2032
- Developed and implemented strategies to increase sales and market share.
- Identified potential clients, built relationships, and negotiated contracts.
- Expanded client base in sectors of environmental research, government agencies, and marine industries.
- Outsourced data collection of ocean mapping, climate research, fisheries management, contributing to a deeper understanding of marine environments.
- Attended tradeshows and conferences to network with potential clients.
Intern
Pacifico Energy
Orange County, CA
11.2024 - 03.2027
- Prepared comprehensive reports outlining project costs, timelines, resources needed and other relevant information for stakeholders' review
- Gathered data for market research projects and analyzed findings to make recommendations.
- Developed and built cost-competitive projects through the energy supply chain while maintaining its role as a responsible corporate citizen.
- Performed cost analysis of various solar energy systems and components.
Server/ Hospitality Intern
Gurney's Montauk Resort
Montauk, NY
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Provided administrative support to management staff, including responding to customer inquiries and preparing reports.
- Organized meetings and conferences, scheduled appointments, and managed travel itineraries for senior managers.
- Handled confidential information with discretion and maintained organized filing systems.
- Assisted in the preparation of budgets by compiling data related to costs and revenues.
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration - Business Administration & Leadership, Entrepreneurship
Loyola Marymount University
Los Angeles, CA05.2027
Skills
- MOS Excel Certified
- Leadership Skills
- Innovation management
- Financial Leadership
- Portfolio Management
- Profit and Loss Management
- Operations Management
- Talent Recruitment
- Strategic Planning
- Solution Innovation
- Stakeholder Management
- Staff Management
- Adaptability and Flexibility
Hobbies and Interests
- Ocean
- Surfing
- Scuba diving and free diving certified
- Love of animals, volunteer and donate to rescue centers
Community Engagement
- Head El Espejo Mentor- Community Service, Loyola Marymount, 09/23, 12/23, Elected by Lennox Middle School faculty, Mentored a student at Lennox Middle School, Inglewood, Led weekly 3-hour sessions: exercises, discussions, games to help students plan for future and find passions, Scheduled activities for mentor team
- Member, Belle, Service Org, 03/25-03/27, The mission of Belles Service Organization is to inspire civically engaged and empowered female-identifying and gender non-conforming students, with and for others.
- Beach CleanUps, 03/25/ - Present , Facilitated beach cleanup events around Los Angeles About 30-100 people are present weekly. Have picked up 100+ pounds of trash!
Timeline
Business Development Manager
Saildrone
11.2024 - 05.2032
Intern
Pacifico Energy
11.2024 - 03.2027
CEO | Server | Business Owner
Sammy's SeaShells
07.2024 - Current
Server/ Hospitality Intern
Gurney's Montauk Resort
05.2024 - 08.2024
Bachelor of Business Administration - Business Administration & Leadership, Entrepreneurship
Loyola Marymount University
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