Samantha Blanchard
About Samantha Blanchard
Samantha Blanchard serves as an Account Executive for Eastern Canada at Tines, where she focuses on enhancing the efficiency of security and operations teams through automation solutions. She has a diverse background in account management and travel consultancy, with previous roles at Softchoice and Go Ahead Tours.
Work at Tines
Samantha Blanchard currently serves as an Account Executive for Eastern Canada at Tines, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she focuses on enhancing the efficiency of security and operations teams through advanced automation solutions. Blanchard has played a significant role in helping Tines automate over 100,000 actions daily for various high-profile companies, contributing to the organization's growth and operational effectiveness.
Previous Experience in Account Management
Before joining Tines, Samantha Blanchard worked at Softchoice, where she held several positions from 2017 to 2022. She served as a Corporate Account Manager and Team Lead for three years, followed by a role as a Commercial Account Executive focusing on the Ontario Public Sector for two years. Her experience at Softchoice provided her with a strong foundation in account management and client relations.
Educational Background
Samantha Blanchard has a diverse educational background. She earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Nutrition and Family Studies from Western University, where she studied from 2011 to 2014. Additionally, she completed an Exchange Program in Tourism and Travel Services Management at Stenden University from 2014 to 2015. Blanchard also pursued further education at the University of Toronto School of Continuing Studies, where she studied Conversational French and obtained a Language Certificate from 2016 to 2017.
Early Career Experience
Samantha Blanchard began her career with various roles that provided her with valuable experience. She worked as a Summer Student in Payroll Services and Human Resources at the York Region District School Board in 2013 and 2014, respectively. Additionally, she served as a Day Camp Coordinator at YMCA Canada, Camp Kitchikewana in 2014. These early positions helped her develop skills in administration and team coordination.
Experience in Travel Consulting
From 2015 to 2016, Samantha Blanchard worked as a Travel Consultant at Go Ahead Tours. This role allowed her to gain insights into the travel industry and customer service, enhancing her ability to understand client needs and preferences. Her experience in travel consulting complements her current role in account management.