Biography

Samantha McDermott is a strategic communications, media, and business development expert. A former journalist and news director, her work has been internationally distributed and nationally recognized. Prominent interviews include: Presidential candidate and Massachusetts Senator John Kerry, former Vice President Al Gore, Attorney General Janet Reno, and late NASCAR favorite, Dale Earnhardt. Her public service announcement and subsequent campaign about the consequences of drinking and driving, "The Choice," received national attention and earned her the prestigious Beacon Award.


Through her firm, Pique Enterprises, Inc, Samantha helps her clients strategically craft and tell their stories at client pitch meetings, conferences, shareholders meetings, venture capital raises and trade shows.  She also works with high tech companies like Intel, where as a corporate spokesperson, she has personally conducted interviews with press from: MSNBC, CNN, ESPN, Top Ten Reviews and PC World.

An acknowledged expert in presenter coaching, messaging, video production, sales, lead generation, maximizing profits through marketing, and relationship development, Samantha works closely with organizations that want to increase sales and improve their financial performance.

Appearances and Presentations

Chapman University MBA Program- Guest Lecturer

Association for Corporate Growth- Emcee

Community Senior Serv:  "Celebrity Chef OC"- Emcee
International Health & Raquet Sports Association Conference- Presenter
Star Trac Asia Distributor Conference (International Audiences)- Presenter
Malaysia National Television- Live Guest Interview with Calls from Viewers
American Electronics Association (AeA) Capital Conference- Emcee
AeA Orange County High Tech Awards- Emcee
Deloitte & Touche Fast 50 Awards- Presente
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Awards
Winner, National Beacon Award
Best Political Coverage and Best Public Service Spot

Finalist, National CableAce Awards
Best Public Affairs Program, Best News Magazine Program, Best Live Talk Show

Winner, New England Cable Television Awards
Best Political Coverage, Best Public Affairs Program, Best Live Talk Show



Publications and Interviews
The Malaysian Star 
The Boston Globe
Contracting Profits Magazine



Authored Articles
"Five Things You Can Do Besides Collect Leads and Sell"
"Quick Guide to Capturing and Qualifying Good Leads"
"The Value of Trade Show Sales and Marketing"



Memberships/ Affiliations
Get America Fit Foundation- Advisory Board Member
O'Connell Racing- Media & Public Relations Advisor



Volunteer

MPowering Kids- Advisory Board Member
Junior Achievement, "Executives Go Elementary"
The Braille Institute- Recording Department       

                                                                 

                                                                                                                                                         
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UK, Malaysia, UAE: 00+1+(949)723-0066
From Japan: 001+1+(949)723-0066