Samantha Ansley

About Samantha Ansley

I am a growth-minded, cross-functional operator with a rare blend of strategic clarity, financial discipline, and human-centered leadership. Whether it is running a business, building a new function, or fixing what’s broken, I deliver measurable results with both empathy and rigor.As General Manager of a $20M business, I delivered record results in one year:+8% sales growth,+5.5pt gross profit improvement, and +4pt operating profit. I implemented cost reduction programs, rationalized parts to improve efficiency, and drove a culture of safety and inclusion that earned recognition across Emerson.What drives me is growing businesses — whether by unlocking profitability, streamlining complexity, or positioning a portfolio for the future. I thrive at the intersection of strategy and execution, and I build cultures that balance accountability with empowerment.My strengths: Driving profitable growth through both operational execution and strategic product management Leading change management during reorganizations, system rollouts, and team transitions Building strong, engaged teams with succession, training, and people-first leadership

Experience

1. Director of Flow Customer Care

   Emerson

   Oct 2025 — Present

Education

• Vanderbilt University

  Bachelor of Engineering - BE

• Southern Methodist University - Cox School of Business

  Master of Business Administration - MBA

• National-Louis University

  Master of Arts in Teaching - MAT

Skills

• Curriculum Design
• Civil Engineering
• Team Building
• Management
• Program Development
• Engineering
• Environmental Engineering
• Social Networking
• Supervisory Skills
• Teaching
• Time Management
• Sales
• Spanish
• Solution Selling
• Classroom Management
• Customer Service
• Program Management
• Powerpoint
• Microsoft Excel
• Customer-Focused Sales
• Account Management
• Editing
• Tutoring
• Grant Writing
• Leadership
• Curriculum Development
• Event Planning
• Organizational Development
• Group Organization
• Community Outreach
• Training
• Proposal Writing
• Adventure Travel
• Strategic Planning
• Research
• Project Planning
• Project Management
• Staff Development
• Educational Leadership
• Analysis