Sam Akers

Sam Akers started their work experience at Starbucks in 2007 as a Barista. They demonstrated strong customer service skills, teamwork, and trustworthiness during their time there. In 2013, they moved on to Essendant, where they held multiple roles and responsibilities. As a Merchandising Assistant (Temp), they handled various tasks such as new product setups and price changes. Later, they became a Merchandising Associate, focusing on item setups for customers' website assortments and improving team processes. From 2015 to 2016, they served as an Assistant Merchandising Manager, creating custom website assortments and streamlining micro-assortments for e-commerce. Their last role at Essendant was as a Customer Development Executive, where they collaborated with customers and cross-functional teams to provide marketing solutions and conducted analysis on promotional campaigns. Currently, since 2022, Sam works as an Associate Marketing Manager at Learning Resources. Their responsibilities include maintaining Amazon sponsored ads campaigns, executing new item launch plans, and improving low performing items. They also oversee the execution of their advertising strategy with the agency partner and handle sponsored ads video in search maintenance.

Sam Akers completed their education in the following chronological order:

- From 2005 to 2009, Sam Akers attended Warren Township High School, where they did not receive a specific degree or field of study.

- From 2009 to 2011, Sam Akers attended the College of Lake County, where they obtained an Associate of Arts (A.A.) degree in Business Administration.

- From 2011 to 2012, Sam Akers attended the University of Wisconsin-Parkside and earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Business Management and Marketing.

In addition to their formal education, Sam Akers also obtained several certifications:

- In April 2023, Sam Akers obtained a Sponsored Ads Certification from Amazon.

- In April 2023, they also earned a Retail Media Platform Certification from Criteo.

- In May 2023, Sam Akers completed the Digital Marketing Foundations certification offered by LinkedIn.