Samantha Cattaneo

Seeking a position that will allow me to further enhance and expand upon my well-honed customer service and client/project management skills acquired throughout my 15+ years with a pioneering, entrepreneurial marketing firm.

Team Member E-Commerce Flex Shopper at Whole Foods Market (2025-09 – 2026-02)

Seasonal contract

• Executed fast online order fulfillment across ambient, chilled, and frozen zones to deliver accurate, on-time orders in a retail environment.
• Displayed consistent enthusiastic customer service and an eagerness to learn product knowledge, store standards and operations.
• Collaborated with all in-store teams (Store Support, Grocery, Specialty, Produce) to flag any inventory/supply chain issues and improve fulfillment flow.
• Maintained an unflagging warm, pleasant demeanor with all store team members and customers.
• Balanced speed and efficient order fulfillment while navigating shifting demand, promotions, and peak hour constraints.
• Performed quality control on perishable selection (produce, meat/seafood, dairy), ensuring freshness standards and brand consistency.
• Detail oriented and comfortable with handheld technology/mobile devices.

Advertising Account Executive / Media Buyer at The Allan R. Hackel Organization, Inc. (1999 – 2012)

Dual Position

• Functioned as the media buying arm for a vast array of clients from an expansive variety of industries.
• Constructed marketing and advertising campaigns with greatly varying budgets ranging from small, local clients to longstanding corporations within the international marketplace.
• Consulted with and advised clients regarding media selection, creative, budget, ad placement, etc., and designed advertising campaigns in accordance with their criteria, goals and preferences.
• Handled all negotiations and acquisition of ad space/spots on clients' behalf with numerous print magazines & newspapers, radio stations, TV providers, online publications, websites & search engines, etc.
• Monitored and trafficked all ad activity for multiple client campaigns simultaneously.
• Oversaw contract fulfillment of cash/barter payment to media, thereby consistently providing an average of 35-50% savings of clients' cash expenditures.

Corporate Travel Director / Executive Assistant at The Allan R. Hackel Organization, Inc. (1996 – 2012)

• Responsible for coordinating business and leisure travel for clients and in-house executives.
• Oversaw and managed the in-house travel inventory and all travel-related contract obligations.
• Coordinated company & client events such as small corporate functions, incentive group travel trips and holiday celebrations, etc.
• Assisted clients with private function planning, such as venue selection, menu planning, transportation coordination, guest management, event budgeting, etc.
• Functioned as client and vendor liaison for all events and travel bookings.

B.A. in Psychology / English – University of Denver (1995-05)