Samantha Dobrzynski
About Samantha Dobrzynski
Samantha Dobrzynski serves as the Lead Specialist for Events and Culture at Spokeo, where she develops and executes event plans while promoting cultural engagement. With a background in event management and coaching, she has held various roles in organizations such as the Junior Volleyball Association and Tstreet Volleyball Club.
Work at Spokeo
Samantha Dobrzynski currently holds the position of Lead Specialist for Events and Culture at Spokeo, a role she has occupied since 2022. In this capacity, she develops and executes comprehensive virtual and in-person event plans, managing timelines, budgets, and logistics. Additionally, she serves as an Event Coordinator since 2021, where she creates and implements marketing strategies to promote events, including internal email marketing. Samantha also leads new hire orientation to ensure a positive onboarding experience and designs monthly team bonding experiences to foster engagement within the company.
Education and Expertise
Samantha Dobrzynski studied at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where she achieved a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Business Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences from 2008 to 2012. She also studied Consumer Affairs during her time at the university. Her educational background provides a foundation for her expertise in event planning and cultural engagement.
Background in Event Management
Before her current role at Spokeo, Samantha gained extensive experience in event management. She worked as an Event Manager for the Junior Volleyball Association from 2017 to 2019 in the Greater Milwaukee Area. Additionally, she served as a Meeting Planner at PEC Meetings Company for ten months in 2012-2013 and as an Account Manager at Svinicki Association Management, Inc. from 2013 to 2017. This diverse background has equipped her with the skills necessary for her current responsibilities.
Coaching Experience
Samantha has a strong background in coaching alongside her event management career. She was the West Allis Central Varsity Boys Head Coach for the West Allis-West Milwaukee School District for five months in 2014-2015. She also served as the JV Head Coach at Mukwonago High School from 2017 to 2019 and as the Head Coach for Midwest Penguins Volleyball from 2014 to 2016. Currently, she is a Club Assistant and Assistant Coach at Tstreet Volleyball Club since 2020.