Samantha Cartwright
About Samantha Cartwright
Samantha Cartwright serves as the Director of HR Operations and Service Center at Allison Transmission, where she utilizes data-driven strategies to enhance HR processes. With over two decades of experience in human resources, she has a proven ability to foster business partnerships and implement effective communication strategies across various sectors.
Work at Allison Transmission
Samantha Cartwright serves as the Director of HR Operations and Service Center at Allison Transmission, a role she has held since 2021. In this position, she focuses on leveraging data to enhance decision-making and problem-solving within HR operations. Cartwright is recognized for her ability to quickly build and foster business partnerships, which contributes to enhancing team capabilities and processes. Her work encompasses the implementation of a comprehensive advertising and communication strategy across various sectors, including Automotive, Industrial, Mining, and Marine.
Previous Experience at Cummins Inc.
Before joining Allison Transmission, Samantha Cartwright worked at Cummins Inc. for 20 years, from 2000 to 2020, as an HR Manager in Corporate HR. During her tenure, she managed HR operations for highly matrixed employee groups within a large multinational Fortune 200 company. This experience provided her with a strong foundation in HR management and operations, equipping her with the skills necessary to navigate complex organizational structures.
Early Career at Cameron
Samantha Cartwright began her career at Cameron, where she worked as a Product Design Engineer from 1996 to 2000 in the United Kingdom. In this role, she coordinated the presence of EBU aftermarket products at national and regional trade shows, managing third-party vendors to ensure effective representation of the company’s products. This early experience in engineering and project management contributed to her diverse skill set.
Education and Expertise
Samantha Cartwright holds a Bachelor of Engineering with Honours (B. Eng Hons.) in Mechanical Engineering with Management from the University of Bradford. Her educational background in engineering, combined with her extensive experience in HR operations, provides her with a unique perspective on managing human resources within technical and engineering-focused environments.