Samantha Ames
About Samantha Ames
Samantha Ames is a Senior Partner Development Associate at Sunrun, where she has worked since 2015. She has extensive experience in the solar energy sector, having held various roles in sales and marketing across multiple companies since 2006.
Work at Sunrun
Samantha Ames has held two key positions at Sunrun since joining the company in 2012. She currently serves as a Senior Partner Development Associate, a role she has occupied since 2015. Prior to this, she was a Regional Market Manager for approximately 12 years. Her work at Sunrun is based in San Francisco, California, where she has contributed to the company's growth and development in the solar energy sector.
Previous Employment Experience
Before her tenure at Sunrun, Samantha Ames worked at several organizations. She was an International Sales Coordinator and Marketing Coordinator at Curvature from 2006 to 2009. Following this, she worked as a Residential Marketing Associate at Sunpower Corporation for eight months in 2011. Additionally, she served as a Solar Energy Consultant at Solarcity from 2009 to 2011. Her early career also included a position as a Licensed Sales Assistant at Berkshire Hathaway Homeservices California Properties from 2005 to 2006.
Education and Expertise
Samantha Ames has a diverse educational background. She studied Psychology and Spanish at the University of California, Santa Barbara from 2000 to 2004. She briefly attended Universitat De Barcelona to study Literature and Spanish Language in 2004. In 2007, she completed a course in Marketing at the University of California, Extension. Additionally, she studied at California State University, Fullerton for one year from 2009 to 2010.
Career Development in Solar Energy
Samantha Ames has developed a career in the solar energy industry, with significant roles at multiple companies. Her experience spans various positions, including sales, marketing, and partner development. This background has equipped her with a comprehensive understanding of the solar market and its dynamics, contributing to her effectiveness in her current role at Sunrun.