My favorite TV show is Friends and if you’ve seen the show, you are probably familiar with the iconic scene where Ross is screaming “pivot.” This scene always reminds me of the time one of my first managers in my professional career asked me to review some data in Excel and create a “pivot” table. I went back to my desk and panicked because I had no clue what that meant. Thank goodness for Google! Within the next year, I became one of the SMEs for Excel within our finance department. 

Once I understood how data, formulas, and reporting worked, I applied this knowledge to make my job tasks more efficient. This quickly developed into a passion for process improvement. 

My passion for process improvement turned into a thirst for knowledge. I prioritize collaboration with my peers and have pushed myself outside of my comfort zone to ask questions when I lack understanding. Being in the wireless communications industry, I moved out of finance and into project delivery to better understand our business and customers. The experience gained during this time has been pivotal in my career (see what I did there?). It has also helped me recognize the importance of communication, training, and consistency across an organization. 

My career continues to be a learning experience and I am grateful for the opportunities that have been available to me. I enjoy connecting with folks that are new to the industry as well as those who are more tenured. I’m always happy to share my experiences and act as a mentor to my peers.

Outside of work I enjoy running and have done a half marathon in 44 states. My goal is to complete one in all 50! I also enjoy playing with my 2 dogs, reading, and playing softball.

Samantha Love

ARCO Design/Build

Director, Business Development

Crown Castle

Business Development Manager

Construction Project Manager

Tower Structural Analyst-Structural Integrity

Charlotte Valve & Fitting

Project Management Custom Solutions

Tower Engineering Professionals

Locally owned communication tower engineers;

Coordinated materials and subcontractors for on-site success

Prioritize responsibilities and solved problems using organizational skills
                          
Utilized blueprints to order material, and successfully inspect

Project Manager

Atwell Construction Inc

Locally owned site-work Contractor servicing Eastern Carolina; 

Examined project contracts, blueprints, schedules and bid proposals
                          
Communicated in a professional manner to clients through phone and email
                          
Conducted regular site visits to apply field knowledge to computer take-offs
                          
Reviewed project addenda and change orders

Site-Work Estimator

Barnes Aerospace International

As a mechanical engineering intern, I was able to learn directly under a Senior Project Manager.  Simple drafting, project initiation, and execution from raw material to finished product.

Mechanical Engineer (Co-op)

As a Director of Business Development at ARCO Design/Build, I lead the strategic growth and expansion of Self Storage Design and Build opportunities with our clients.  My customer forward approach coupled with ARCO's cost saving design techniques foster pathways to successful partnerships across the Self Storage Industry.

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