Sam Argenio

310-***-****

adwako@r.postjobfree.com

“Sam is one of the best people at this agency that I have had a privilege to work with. He is the most responsive and real person that I have worked with in a long time. Words that describe him: caring, friendly, real, funny, warm, kind, genuine, helpful and professional. He truly embodies what a human resource staff person should be like” –Carlos Garcia Sr. Program Director

“CC could not have a better, more welcoming and effective face on its HR department.” – Bob Phillips, Grant Write

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Eagle Media, Kansas City metro: Production Director, Video (11/2019 – Present):

Client and agency facing role with heavy writing and proof reading

Extremely busy department interfacing all others

Eleven Inc. & Pereira O’Dell San Francsico Ad Agency – 1/2018 to 11/2019 - Assistant

Proof reading, executive assisting, some reception fill-in, expense and other reports

Light video shooting and editing

Contact: adwako@r.postjobfree.com (best method)

Catholic Charities San Francisco - 4/2016 – 1/2018 - Office and HR Assistant

HRIS (UltiPro and Nova Time software) specialist

Extensive writing, proofreading and editing of union agreements, minutes, etc.

Creating and conducting presentations for orientation & committee meetings

Executive Assistant backup for CEO and Director of HR, reception fill-in

Heavy use of Google Drive, Adobe & Microsoft Office Suites

Party/event planning, morale boosting ideas

Tackling deadline projects, last minute issues and assisted with accreditation process

Staff IDs, fingerprinting and software problems

Light video and photography for agency

Contact Division Director: Tim Evans 510-***-**** or HR Mgr. Nancy Barroso 415-***-****

Tres San Francisco Bar & Tequila Lounge - 11/15 – 3/18 - Bartender & Assistant Manager

Ninja speed and knowledge of tequila/mescal/food/culture of Jalisco essential

Nearby Giant’s Stadium & capacious location demanded extreme sense of urgency for pre and post-game rushes

Extensive specialty drink menu required propensity for accuracy and acute memory

Private parties for affluent, high-profile clients like Sales Force/hosted Metallica pre-show

Contact GM: Fabien Santos 415-***-****

Star 102.3 - 11/14 – 11/15 - Station Manager/Morning Host

Management of all music and on-air content, public service (charity) announcements & endorsements

Presented social media and morning show content; wrote topics with use of Google Drive & Docs

Researched and gathered news and wrote copy, created social media posts

Strengthened the brand with charity involvement (Humane Society, Foster Kids, food and blood drives)

Created schedule, tackled affidavits, performed copywriting tasks and FCC legal issues

Contact: Stacey Wyon 541-***-****

Team W Marketing/Entercom Kansas City - 5/14 – 12/14 - Creative Director

Heavy copywriting and audio production (mostly Adobe)

Worked on many accounts simultaneously, met w/clients for brainstorming and branding

Marketing meetings, campaign sessions and Power Point presentations

Won a National Addy award for writing and production, 30 second ad campaign

Contact: Dan Lindquist 785-***-****

Entercom, San Francisco - 5/07 – 12/14 - Cluster Assistant & Production Director KBWF

A start-up environment where roles and tasks were somewhat masked in the unknown

Assisted upper management with promotions, often last minute or after hours as urgency dictated

Developed most marketing campaigns, built relationships with other company markets to foster talent pool

Set up and compiled online music research

Cultivated a warm environment for visiting stars like Carrie Underwood & Blake Sheldon

Worked on campaigns often ranging into six figure territory

Implemented new procedures & problem solved particularly for syndication and scheduling

Extensive writing and producing for sales; attended marketing meetings regularly

Contact: Joey V 312-***-**** or Keola Lui Kwan 206-***-****

Harvey’s, 18th & Castro - 5/07 – 12/13 - Floor Manager/Bartender

Created spread sheets for YTD, staffing, etc.

Updated pricing/features of Aloha system

Interviewed/schedule staff

Created items for and edited new menu, helped w/radio & print ad campaign for rebranding

Problem solved and put out urgent fires among staff and clients

Worked events with Sisters of Mercy, Drag Shows, Pride, Street Fairs, Halloween & more

Maintained client relations daily within The Castro community

Contact: Mike Thompson: 510-***-****

Volunteer:

SF Suicide Preventions Crisis Line

Humane Society

SF Boys & Girls Clubs

SF Little Brothers (for the elderly)

Awards:

National Addy Award – 30 Second Ad Campaign (writing and producing)

SoCal Amaro Cocktail Competition:

1st Place; Basil Hibiscus Ting

3rd Place; Blueberry Mojito

Education

Marist College – English & Journalism

Portland State University – English & Theater

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