SAMANTHA ELPHICK Boston, Massachusetts

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Management / Communication Coach/ Writer / Story Consultant

Savvy, forward-thinking professional with history of entrepreneurship,

small business and CEO of two fashion retail chains. History of writing

business plans, proposals, operating manuals and training programs.

Developed, authored and edited high-impact stories, biographies and

feature articles all the way to publication. Sharp business instincts,

communication skills, talented non-invasive approach to interviewing in

order to uncover and investigate story events and issues, build rapport

with sources and subjects, created compelling stories and articles to

capture the readers' interest. Solid management and motivation skills,

unique creative capabilities to ensure delivery of work schedules on

tight deadlines.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Feature Article/Story Writing & Editing * Story Consultant * Story

Research & Development * Team/Project Management * TV/Radio

Interviewer * Biographer, Memoir and Novel authorship * Corporate

Coaching * Motivation Speaker * Workshop Leader * Entrepreneurial

Spirit* Strong employee development * Inspired goal setting.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

West Palm Beach - Florida

2001-2012

Passion for People Writing Services-Authorship and editor of three

published novels, ghostwriter of memoirs, biographies, short stories,

formatted screenplays, publishing ready, creative story consultant,

writer workshop leader. Personally pursued written corporate executive

development for training manuals. Wrote featured articles for local

newspapers and magazines. Wrote, published and marketed third novel.

* W4CY Internet radio

Radio talk show weekly host, created and wrote copy, researched and

canvassed guests. Maximized impact of ordinary people talking about

extra-ordinary experiences, told powerfully inviting live call-ins.

* Keynote Speaker for organizations and charities. Subjects: Effective

Communication/The Elements of Story/ Entrepreneurship/ Re-inventing the

Baby Boomer.

El Rancho de La Vida. Property Developer - Purchased for speculation

and developed TWO separate 5-acre farms for resale investment. Wrote

business proposals, designed, scheduled and contracted work. Wrote

numerous biography stories for local magazines. Second novel published

and marketed

Aiken - South Carolina

El Rancho de La Vida. Land Developer, 78-acres in SC. Strong

organizational, contracting and administrative skills. Met deadlines

and managed crews for resale investment. Wrote second novel.

Loxahatchee - Florida

Wrote, published and marketed first novel. On-Line masters degree in

English and Creative writing-Fiction.

Boomerang Polo Rancho & Lodge-Purchased 65-acre polo ranch turned it

into B&B, with 58 horse stalls. Leased and sold polo ponies, vacation

packages to tourists, ran tournaments and wrote story articles and

player biographies for local newspaper and equestrian magazines. Wrote

training and operating manuals for the professional development and

maintenance of polo ranch. Strong organizational and administrative

skills needed to direct staff of twenty individuals for eight years.

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Boston - Massachusetts

1993-2001

* Personal Development Coach. Workshop leader, motivational speaker and

corporate communications coach. Wrote all programs for workshops,

speeches and coaching, public relations and advertising. Traveled

internationally as a corporate communications coach to large

corporations working with top executives

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* Owner, Hair Systems, Inc. - Grew chain of seven salons, state wide.

Contracted the build out of sites. Wrote and developed training and

operating manuals for low price/high volume concept. Employed 90

individuals, motivated weekly management sessions, developed trainers

for designers speed, efficiency and quality. Required strong

organizational/administrative skills.

Vice President, Great Cuts, Inc. - Established seven hair salons.

Contracted the build out of sites. Headed up operations, concept, and

management in preparation for franchising. Created, designed and

documented techniques for training. Wrote and developed operating

manuals for low price/high volume concept, franchising ready. Employed

120 individuals, personally motivated, trained and developed trainers

for speed, efficiency, attitude and quality. Formed management team to

train and motivate young adult employees.

ADDITIONAL HISTORY

Business Owner - Entrepreneur

* Boston, MA- Purchased salon, created and designed low price theme,

introduced skin care and facials. Wrote and developed training and

operating manuals for student concept.

* St Louis Missouri - Purchased salon, created and designed Australian

theme. Wrote and developed training and operating manuals for the entire

concept. Wrote for local fashion magazines and newspaper on latest

gossip and style trends.

* Sydney Australia - Purchased established salon. Trained staff and

introduced the first Unisex Salon in Sydney. Sold it for four times the

purchase price after three years before moving to USA.

CAREER NOTE: Earliest position was entrepreneur and business owner in

Sydney Australia. Discovered natural talent for entrepreneurship and

small business. Highly attributably to growing up in family run

businesses. Writing business plans, proposals, training manuals,

marketing and advertising text to generate sales and clients over the

years honed writing ability and expertise.

EDUCATION

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* Writing and editing workshops in New York City by Robert McKee

* College audio course: Exploring the writers Craft by Professor Brooks

Landon

* On-Line masters degree in English and Creative Writing - Fiction

* Study six years on personal development, listening/communication

skills by Werner Erhardt

* Attended marketing, advertising and sales training in Baltimore, New

York and Boston.

* Served 4-year hair designer and fashion apprenticeship in Sydney,

Australia

* High school certificate from Dominican Convent, Moss Vale, Australia

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