Samantha Blafford
Multi-unit Retail Operations Manager
- Role
- Head of Operations at Sugar Bear Candy
- Location
- Staten Island, NY, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Samantha Blafford
District Operations Manager of Sugar Bear Candy StoreGraduate of Brooklyn College, studied Music Performance and Marketing. Deals well with details and uses common sense. Motivates others to cooperate in achieving goals, and stays with jobs until they\'re done.
Experience
Head of Operations
May 2025 — Present
Oversee daily operations of 17 candy stores across New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania, and manage schedules and tasks of 2 district managers, and 50+ employees- Lead store openings, closings, and moves. Newest project downtown Manhattan location- Generate reports of weekly/monthly to identify trends, issues, and opportunities for growth- Collaborate with the Warehouse Manager to streamline candy ordering and proactively plan for peak sales periods and holidays, ensuring optimal inventory levels and operational efficiency- Provide comprehensive support to the owner, assisting with a wide range of operational, administrative, and strategic tasks across all store locations and company functions.
Education
Brooklyn College
B.Mus. , Vocal Music Performance Major, Marketing Minor
2016 — 2020
Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Google Docs
- Piano (Beginner)
- Successful Negotiation
- Sight Reading
- Singing
- Customer Service
- Administrative Organization
- Music Performance
- Public Speaking
- Social Media
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