Samantha Sierpinski
Higganum,CT
Summary
Creative Business Owner with background spent in community relations and planning. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner
The Little Black Barn
05.2022 - Current
- Assisted with vendor contracts, negotiating rates and terms with suppliers.
- Oversaw setup and breakdown of decorations and supplies.
- Promoted business via social media to generate leads and maximize brand identity.
- Conducted initial consultation with clients to discuss wedding/event details, venue options and other logistics to understand vision and budget.
- Directed pace of wedding and reception through multitasking and liaising with vendors to carry out event as planned with little or no deviations.
- Brainstormed and implemented creative event concepts and themes.
- Coordinated schedules and timelines for events.
Design Consultant
The Landscapers Wife
03.2020 - Current
- Met with customers to discuss design, vision and individual needs.
- Consistently stayed under client's budget for projects.
- Prepared strategies and proposed concepts for client approval.
- Prepared original and relevant options for clients suitable to individual requirements.
- Participated in furniture selection and documentation of specifications.
- Developed space planning concepts, color palette selections, and textile presentations.
Receptionist and Community Coordinator
Central Connecticut Pediatric Dentistry
06.2006 - 09.2017
- Assisted with business communications via email, social media and mailings.
- Developed classes and events fostering loyalty and educating groups about offerings.
- Fostered collaborative efforts to schedule, host, and facilitate events and identify further opportunities to reach members of community.
- Brainstormed and implemented creative event concepts and themes.
- Managed event logistics and operations.
- Developed community education programming events and other activities designed to increase and improve educational outcomes.
- Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
- Confirmed appointments, communicated with clients, and updated client records.
Education
No Degree -
University of Rhode Island
Kingston, RIHigh School Diploma -
Haddam Killingworth High School
Higganum, CT06.2005
Skills
- Customer Relations
- Team Oversight
- Relationship Building
- Project Management
- Small Business Operations
- Creative Mindset
- Marketing
- Superb Attention to Detail
Timeline
Owner
The Little Black Barn
05.2022 - Current
Design Consultant
The Landscapers Wife
03.2020 - Current
Receptionist and Community Coordinator
Central Connecticut Pediatric Dentistry
06.2006 - 09.2017
No Degree -
University of Rhode Island
High School Diploma -
Haddam Killingworth High School
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