Samantha Gellar-Smith Email & Phone Number

Ithaca, New York, United States

Currently working on a novel that will publish in Fall 2025

Charlotte, Nc

As COO of SLW Group, Ms. Gellar-Smith provides seamless oversight ofall organizational operations, implementing the same proprietarystrategies SLW Group offers our clients to assure our organizationruns efficiently while promoting staff development.Ms. Gellar-Smith uses her background in program management, strategicplanning, leadership, administration and communication to drive ourorganization to new levels. With skills in learning development &design, she is… Show more As COO of SLW Group, Ms. Gellar-Smith provides seamless oversight ofall organizational operations, implementing the same proprietarystrategies SLW Group offers our clients to assure our organizationruns efficiently while promoting staff development.Ms. Gellar-Smith uses her background in program management, strategicplanning, leadership, administration and communication to drive ourorganization to new levels. With skills in learning development &design, she is able act as the connection between strategicgoal-setting and the development of tailored interventions andeducational products for clientele.Whether mentoring employees on career path, executing steps to reachset goals, or promoting positive change, Ms. Gellar-Smith focuses onrelationships and positive interactions to assure SLW Group implementsevery method we promote. Show less

Charlotte, North Carolina, United States

Charlotte, North Carolina Area

Provide advanced solutions to organizational issues by diagnosing root causes and developing custom interventions. Design needs-specific training and build texts and PowerPoint decks for classroom settings. Perform layout and graphic design of advertisement, marketing, academic, and professional materials ranging from entire textbooks to infographics and logo design. Coordinate programming and provide program management for the rollout of Organization Development within the entire department… Show more Provide advanced solutions to organizational issues by diagnosing root causes and developing custom interventions. Design needs-specific training and build texts and PowerPoint decks for classroom settings. Perform layout and graphic design of advertisement, marketing, academic, and professional materials ranging from entire textbooks to infographics and logo design. Coordinate programming and provide program management for the rollout of Organization Development within the entire department. Assist Organization Development Manager with large scale project processes and provide services to support and properly execute programming. Show less

Charlotte, North Carolina Area

Designed, built and facilitated classroom presentation for retiring officers. Stepped in as an instructor as-needed for Bridge the Difference Ambassador Training.Assisted in the Leadership Development Project, acting as coordinating point of contact and researcher for content, approaches, and needs pertaining to this high-level exploration of a leadership program within CMPD. Worked alongside OD, Learning Developers, and Program Managers, gaining experience and expertise in the process… Show more Designed, built and facilitated classroom presentation for retiring officers. Stepped in as an instructor as-needed for Bridge the Difference Ambassador Training.Assisted in the Leadership Development Project, acting as coordinating point of contact and researcher for content, approaches, and needs pertaining to this high-level exploration of a leadership program within CMPD. Worked alongside OD, Learning Developers, and Program Managers, gaining experience and expertise in the process of program development while also assisting in the preparation of presentations to command staff on work completed and future goals.Acted as Assistant Program Manager and main coordinator of the Bridge the Difference initiative, performing many roles including graphic design, content development, event management and booking, logistics and scheduling, and training design for the Ambassador program within the initiative. During this time, solely developed content and design for a community guide to performing outreach events.Ordered, tracked and created cost comparisons and systems for ordering that greatly reduced departmental expenses in promotional and catering costs as well as maximized use of MWSBE vendors.Developed PowerPoints, communications, brochures, flyers and many other documents and written content for multiple departments including Public Affairs, Business Services, Community Services, and Facilities.Adapted learning and knowledge to match needs of the position, undertaking self-guided and classroom instruction in graphic design and development in order to provide needed services for Public Affairs without any prior knowledge of required programs or skills.Collected, compiled and presented research on numerous topics as needed by senior staff.Analyzed current processes and proposed best practices for departmental tasks such as bidding and ordering. Show less

Animal Care And Control

Provided a public-facing service by handling issues and needs of citizens pertaining to pets and city requirements and policy surrounding animals. Provided education when needed to civilians on city rules and statutes. Created communiques for inter-departmental affairs and public-facing content as requested.Composed reports, compiled data, uploaded data on animals to tracking sites. Presented data analysis to Captain for metrics on county zoning requirements for animals. Tracked spay/neuter… Show more Provided a public-facing service by handling issues and needs of citizens pertaining to pets and city requirements and policy surrounding animals. Provided education when needed to civilians on city rules and statutes. Created communiques for inter-departmental affairs and public-facing content as requested.Composed reports, compiled data, uploaded data on animals to tracking sites. Presented data analysis to Captain for metrics on county zoning requirements for animals. Tracked spay/neuter numbers and reported to supervisor as well as ourside agencies such as Humane Society of Charlotte and ASPCA. Completed reporting requirements for ASPCA grants.Performed daily monetary deposits, requisition, purchase order, and receiving processes, Tracks data for grants, Files citations and warnings, assists in hearings for citations, small event planning, tracks billing and collections for citations, heavy filing duties.Provided oversight on purchasing expenses for specific products and performed outreach to receive shelter discount. Communicated with external rescue partners to engender partnerships and advanced coordination efforts in order to expand outside adoptions and rescue impact in the community. Show less

Greater Los Angeles Area

Provided coverage and guidance to screenwriters through advanced readings, editing, and feedback. Consistently composed long note documents, 10-page evaluations, and scoring processes associated with the screenplay and screenplay competition markets. Composed articles as needed for the organizational screenwriting blog.

Greater Los Angeles Area

Developed curriculum and built sample testing for SAT Preparation for this high-level tutoring center. Assisted in math component, designing testing processes that would mimic the SAT, which was informed by research including multiple test taking of the actual SAT, exploration of best processes for the standardized math components, and one-on-one sessions with tutors who had exceedingly strong results with students. Performed billing, organizational, scheduling, and logistics duties related to… Show more Developed curriculum and built sample testing for SAT Preparation for this high-level tutoring center. Assisted in math component, designing testing processes that would mimic the SAT, which was informed by research including multiple test taking of the actual SAT, exploration of best processes for the standardized math components, and one-on-one sessions with tutors who had exceedingly strong results with students. Performed billing, organizational, scheduling, and logistics duties related to the running of the business. Assisted in tutoring on the written component of the SAT, guided students in building college entrance essays, graded and provided feedback on sample SAT essays to improve student ability. Show less

Greater Los Angeles Area

order to provide a full-scope view of products and services as well as advancements beyond competitors. Worked alongside SMEs to determine important concepts for inclusion into the proposal and business and marketing documents. Performed advanced research duties for the CEO within both marketing, industry, and financial matters. Assisted in garnering the proper business standings with County, City and State requirements in order for the company to align with all proper requirements. High level… Show more order to provide a full-scope view of products and services as well as advancements beyond competitors. Worked alongside SMEs to determine important concepts for inclusion into the proposal and business and marketing documents. Performed advanced research duties for the CEO within both marketing, industry, and financial matters. Assisted in garnering the proper business standings with County, City and State requirements in order for the company to align with all proper requirements. High level organizational tasks included heavy phones, monitoring company emails, booking and travel, and all scheduling for the CEO. Consistently tapped to draft content for communications and public-facing statements. Show less

Write editorials, feature and review articles.

Composed all written marketing content for this company. Co-worked with graphic design to align web content, brochures, and ad materials. Responsible for drafting all content for corporate communications and editing content provided by CEO’s and high-ranking staff. Composed language for RFPs and Proposals with a high success rate. Learned advanced industry content and consistently compressed material into laymen terms for investors and outside participants without Power Professional Learning… Show more Composed all written marketing content for this company. Co-worked with graphic design to align web content, brochures, and ad materials. Responsible for drafting all content for corporate communications and editing content provided by CEO’s and high-ranking staff. Composed language for RFPs and Proposals with a high success rate. Learned advanced industry content and consistently compressed material into laymen terms for investors and outside participants without Power Professional Learning knowledge. Worked alongside learning developer and assisted in editing, altering, and streamlining some of the online training provided. Consistently tasked with auditing training and providing feedback as to efficacy. Show less

Mfa, Writing

B.A., English & Film

Activities and Societies: Academic Policy Committee, NEFA, Budro, Fencing Team