Samantha Burns

Samantha Burns has over 14 years of work experience in various marketing and communications roles. Samantha is currently working as the Head of Marketing at TraceAir Technologies since May 2020. Prior to this, they worked as a Contributing Author at Clearstory.build from August 2020 to May 2023.

From June 2013 to May 2020, Samantha served as the Senior Marketing Manager at Clark Construction Group, LLC. In this role, they focused on developing and implementing effective internal and external communications and marketing content to promote growth and client engagement. Samantha also supported executives with communications and marketing guidance for internal purposes and critical client negotiations.

Before that, Samantha worked as a Marketing Manager at KKCS from July 2012 to May 2013. Samantha played a crucial role in creating integrated marketing campaigns and directives to increase operational efficiency and brand visibility. Samantha also standardized branding to ensure consistent and accurate marketing materials and communications.

From March 2011 to March 2012, Samantha was an Emergency Management Planner at URS Corporation. Samantha managed complex communications and proposals for multiple environmental services departments and developed emergency plans and manuals for stakeholders to improve communication and collaboration.

Earlier in their career, Samantha worked at Granite Construction from June 2008 to February 2011. Samantha held the position of Proposal Coordinator II / Corporate Strategy Market Analyst, where they managed business development, proposals, and market research. Samantha also served as a Corporate Development Intern, assisting with M&A transactions and improving document organization and control.

Overall, Samantha has demonstrated expertise in marketing, communications, and business development throughout their career.

Samantha Burns attended Presentation High School from 2000 to 2004. Samantha then pursued their higher education at the University of California, Santa Cruz, from 2004 to 2008, where they obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in Language Studies. Samantha also holds a Level 1 Sommelier Certification, which they acquired in September 2015 from The Court of Master Sommeliers.