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hey, i'm sam.

understanding starts with a willingness to learn.

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Experience

Bandits & Friends | Strategy Intern

Awards & Fellowships

June 2025 - Aug 2025

VCU College of Health Professions | Marketing Intern

Education

Virginia Commonwealth University | Bachelor of Science in Mass Communications, Creative and Strategic

Ad Club | Account Manager

Jan 2025 - May 2025

4A's MAIP | MAIP Fellow '25

MAIP Live Client Competition, Disney Experiences | Finalist '25

Virginia Commonwealth University | Cum Laude '25

Growing up mixed in the suburbs, I never fit a single label, so I tried them all: quiet bookworm, bright musician, clever student, budding actress, curious scientist, raging nerd. The deeper I explored, the more I realized I loved not having to choose.

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That’s what I love about strategy. It lets me nerd out on any topic while collaborating with all kinds of people. From Dungeons & Dragons to fitness to hip hop, most of my favorite interests came from someone willing to share what they love. After all, understanding starts with a willingness to learn.

Jackson Ward Collective | Management & Strategy Intern

July 2024 - Jan 2025

VCU Rammy's | Best Account Manager, Experiential Silver Award (team award), OOH Silver Award (team award), Best strategy (team award) '25

Dungeons & Dragons Club | Level 3 Druid

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Capstone Class Live Client, VA Capital Trail | First Place '25

Capstone Class Live Client, Worthen Furniture | First Place '25

Robertson Rush Strategic Sprint, VA DMV | First Place '24

the work

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Year-long integrated campaign

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Awareness campaign for Hispanic families

Finalist!

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First place!

Getting GenZ outside

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First place!

Pedestrian safety awareness campaign

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