Sam McArdle

Sam McArdle has a diverse work experience spanning various industries. Most recently, Sam worked as the Head of Partnerships at BoxPlay, where they implemented a successful sales process, established new partnerships, and managed client-facing webinars and marketing blog posts. Prior to that, Sam worked at Accenture as an Innovation Safari Lead, where they led customer interaction platforms, developed educational assets, facilitated workshops, and redesigned the Dock Tours experience. Sam also has experience in the entertainment industry, working as a professional actor for the BBC. They have also held roles in business development, project management, and account management in companies such as AluTec KK Europe, ModernGreen, Cheek By Jowl Theatre Company Limited, Clive Agency, Elvis, and innovision. Their responsibilities in these roles included brand development, marketing strategy implementation, account planning, and customer engagement. Sam's early career includes working as an Account Executive at ModernGreen where they contributed to enhancing the concert-goers' experience.

Sam McArdle attended Trinity College Dublin from 2006 to 2010, where they earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in Business Economics & Social Studies (B.E.S.S.) with a focus on Economics & Sociology. Following that, they enrolled at Guildhall School of Music & Drama from 2010 to 2013 and obtained a Master of Arts (MA) degree in Acting. Prior to their college education, Sam completed their Leaving Cert Honours at St. Mary's College Rathmines Dublin Ireland from 1995 to 2006. The certification obtained by Sam is the Social Innovators Basecamp Program, which they completed in December 2020, in collaboration with Accenture.