Samantha Kaufman
About Samantha Kaufman
Samantha Kaufman serves as the Director of Trade Marketing for Retail National Accounts at Breakthru Beverage Group, a position she has held since 2022. With a background in culinary arts and extensive experience in marketing and management, she has worked in various roles across the food and beverage industry.
Current Role at Breakthru Beverage Group
Samantha Kaufman serves as the Director of Trade Marketing, Retail National Accounts at Breakthru Beverage Group. She has held this position since 2022, contributing to the company's marketing strategies and retail account management. Based in New York, New York, she focuses on enhancing trade marketing initiatives and building strong relationships with national retail partners.
Previous Experience at Allied Beverage Group
Before joining Breakthru Beverage Group, Samantha Kaufman worked at Allied Beverage Group for six years, where she held the position of Marketing Manager from 2016 to 2022. In this role, she was responsible for developing and implementing marketing strategies that supported the company's objectives. Additionally, she served as the Director of Trade Marketing during her tenure, overseeing trade marketing efforts and driving brand visibility.
Culinary Background and Early Career
Samantha Kaufman began her culinary career as a Line Cook and Culinary Extern at Luke River Walk, a Chef John Besh restaurant, in New Orleans, LA, in 2012. This experience lasted for five months and provided her with foundational skills in the culinary arts. She also worked as an On-Site Cook and Server at Potions In Motion in Boca Raton, FL, from 2013 to 2014, where she further developed her culinary and customer service skills.
Educational Qualifications
Samantha Kaufman holds a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Business Administration and Management from Ithaca College, where she studied from 2007 to 2011. She also attended The Culinary Institute of America, earning an Associate of Occupational Studies (AOS) degree in Culinary Arts/Chef Training from 2011 to 2013. Her educational background combines business acumen with culinary expertise.
Role at Crystal Springs Resort
Prior to her time at Allied Beverage Group, Samantha Kaufman worked as the Food and Beverage Manager at Crystal Springs Resort from 2015 to 2016. In this capacity, she managed food and beverage operations, ensuring quality service and customer satisfaction within the resort's dining facilities.