Samantha Leong
About Samantha Leong
Samantha Leong is a Sales Assistant at Ingram Content Group with a background in children's publishing and a degree in English from Tufts University.
Current Position at Ingram Content Group
Samantha Leong currently holds the role of Sales Assistant at Ingram Content Group. In this position, she supports sales operations and assists in the coordination of various sales activities. Her responsibilities may include customer service, data analysis, and sales reporting, all aimed at enhancing the company's sales performance and client satisfaction.
Previous Work at Simon & Schuster
In 2020, Samantha Leong briefly worked as a Temp at Simon & Schuster for one month. Prior to that, in 2019, she served as a Children's Publicity and Marketing Intern for two months, where she gained hands-on experience in promotional activities and marketing strategies tailored for children's books.
Experience at Candlewick Press
Samantha Leong has had two internships at Candlewick Press. In 2019, she worked as a Sales Intern for three months, supporting the sales team in various tasks. Earlier, in 2018, she interned as a School & Library Marketing Intern for two months, focusing on marketing initiatives for educational settings.
Educational Background
Samantha Leong studied at Tufts University where she earned a degree in English. She attended from 2016 to 2019, completing the program in three years. Her academic background has provided her with strong writing and analytical skills, which are essential in her career in book publishing.
Recognition and Grants
In 2019, Samantha Leong was awarded the We Need Diverse Books Internship Grant. This grant supports diversity in publishing, and her receipt of the grant underscores her commitment and interest in promoting diverse voices within the children's publishing industry.
Early Career and Internships
At the early stages of her career in book publishing, Samantha Leong has completed multiple internships. She started as an Intern at Scholastic Library Publishing in 2017 for two months. In 2018, she worked as an Operations Intern at the Tufts University Center for Engineering Education and Outreach for two months. These experiences have equipped her with a broad understanding of the publishing industry and its various facets.