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- Presenter
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