Sami has over 15 years’ experience in Marketing, Sales and Brand management. Experience in selling from a national portfolio, direct marketing, brand positioning, event management, people management, training, product development, sales strategies, social media, web content, and imagery.
Sami has worked with and in some amazing organisation such as Hilton, Palazzo Versace, Heartkids not-for- profit children’s charity through to holding senior National positions in high profile wine brands like Charles Melton Wines and Hentley Farm.
Her time spent in these organisations has given Sami a wealth of knowledge and a desire to pass this knowledge on and work in collaboration with your business to achieve your desired outcome however big or small. Sami’s skills and experience can cross over many industries. Sometimes you just might need a little help in pulling a project together or some research done or just someone to cast their eye over your business.
Sami, is HANDS ON and practical with her approach. It’s not about what looks good on paper, its about what actually works in your particular business and industry. Blanche Box consults across a wide range of industries including but not limited to; the Wine and Food Industries, Hospitality, Health and Wellness, Aged care, Disability and Not-For-Profit.
With these years of experience also comes a wide range of contacts. If Sami can’t provide what you are after she definitely knows someone who can. These contacts and experience have put her in good stead to be recognised and asked to sit on 3 boards locally, State and now National.
Sami also donates her time to children’s charity HeartKids and sits as a Director on the National Board. In her free time Sami makes a wine called “Petit Rouge” aka “Little Red” with all proceeds going to HeartKids Australia and has also successfully set up a Fair and Ride in her local community of the Barossa and now collectively raised over $75,000 for the children’s charity. The Ride and Fair also gained the attention of local papers and two State radio stations.
Sami looks forward to working with you and making your brand/business stronger and well positioned for the future.
Testimonials:
Sami was an integral part of the Senior Leadership team during a time of change for HeartKids in South Australia, working tirelessly to improve working relationships and ultimately drive growth. Sami continues to direct this level of energy and professionalism in her role on the newly formed national HeartKids Limited Board with her creative mind and her commitment to the strategy and vision of HeartKids. Sami is approachable, likable and always willing to lend a hand at any level, making her an absolute pleasure to work with and an asset to any organisation.
HeartKids South Australia.
“Sami worked with us on our branding & marketing vision for our start-up company. We were looking for someone to partner with that understood our business and was aligned with our values. Sami was incredibly patient and walked us through the process. She used her creative talent to cut through the fluff to get us focused on the important issues. She continues to be a terrific resource for us and her knowledge and contacts have been incredibly beneficial to us and the growth of our business.”
Sandy Hanrahan, Saffron Moon.
“If you engage Sami be ready to hear how it is; then she can help with a fix and the best way forward. Don’t expect platitudes.”
David Ridge, David Ridge Wines.
“….it is clear to see an innovative approach to maximise investment, return and immediate cash flow advantages. This is a worthy, collaborative and out of the box approach to a unique problem.” Blanche Box
WISA Impact Awards committee comments/ Catergory Marketing
Contact via email with your questions or arrange a consultation to discuss your business needs, concerns & ideas
sami@blanchebox.com.au
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