Sam Dooley

Sam Dooley is a finance and operations professional with extensive experience in various roles within the arts and hospitality sectors. Currently serving as Co-Owner at Maine Clay Collaborative since 2024, Sam previously held the position of Finance and Operations Manager at Portland Ovations from 2023 to 2024. From 2016 to December 2023, Sam was the Finance Manager at the Portland Museum of Art, overseeing accounting processes, budget compliance, and financial analyses. Earlier roles included Accounting Associate and Business Office Assistant at the same museum and a Sales Coordinator position at the Portland Regency Hotel & Spa. Sam began the professional journey as a Student Clerk at the National Archives and Records Administration. Educational credentials include an Accounting Certificate from the University of Southern Maine, a Bachelor of Science in Management from UMass Boston, and an Associate Degree in Liberal Arts and Sciences from Middlesex Community College.