About

Sam is a dynamic, spirited individual who embodies ISG’s culture and incorporates it extensively into her day-to-day leadership role. Whether through networking events at local colleges or industry seminars, Sam is continuously in tune with what it takes to set ISG apart from the competition, as well as the initiatives that empower the next generation of leaders.

As a core Shared Services leader, Sam provides strategic direction for talent engagement initiatives, including professional development, culture, retention, and recruitment efforts. As a skilled talent engagement guru with past marketing experience, Sam lives and breathes ISG’s five guiding principles of ingenuity, creativity, eagerness, responsiveness, and accountability. It's more than just interviews and career fairs in Sam's role, it's about advancing the industry and supporting various positions, opportunities, and community engagement efforts.

As a sound communicator and avid ESOP supporter, Sam is directly responsible for ensuring the following within ISG:

• Improving overall ISG employee owner experience and supporting efforts
• Leading 360-degree strategic interview, on-boarding, and retention/extension initiatives
• Attending client-facing events to bring in potential candidates and further ISG brand message
• Identifying unique opportunities to mentor and integrate talent, looking beyond traditional recruitment efforts

Strengths

Restorative | Individualization | Focus | Positivity | Significance

Awards

2021 City Center Partnership Volunteer of the Year

Affiliations

YWCA Girls on the Run, Coach
ISG University, Chair
Mankato Area Public School Youth Mentorship and Externship Initiative, ISG Leader
Minnesota State University, Mankato, Career Fair and Partnership Guide
South Central College, Career Fair and Partnership Guide
Mankato Area Public Schools, Mentorship and Internship Extension Lead
ACE Mentorship, Program Lead
University of Minnesota, Career Fair and Partnership Guide
North Dakota State University, Career Fair and Partnership Guide
Dakota County Technical College, Career Fair and Partnership Guide
Apple Valley STEM High School, Program Supporter and Presenter
South Dakota State University, Career Fair and Partnership Guide
University of Northern Iowa, Career Fair and Partnership Guide
Various other college, university, trade, and high school support and leadership roles

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Marketing, University of St. Thomas – St. Paul, MN