Meet…
Samantha Warren is a recent graduate from Sinclair Community College who earned her degree in Visual Communications as well as two certificates—one in Design Processes and another in Digital Design—in May of 2018.
Why she’s interesting…
Mrs. Warren has many plans for life after college; one being to outshine the competition as well as continuing to pursue a creative career.
She also has the always ambitious goal of starting up a business. Her focus is on custom made furniture, and she hopes to incorporate her branding and design skills with her partner’s craftsmanship abilities.
When asked what her inspiration came from, Warren replied, “I love interior design, and we love making our own custom furniture, so why not make it a business?”
Currently, Warren is a bartender at Milano’s in Dayton. She also has just recently been employed at the Wilderness Agency in downtown Dayton as a graphic designer, something she’s always wanted to do.
The Wilderness Agency are offices that are designed to be comfortable as well as visually interesting. Outside, in the company’s garden, there are hammocks with bubble lights festooned above and even a koi pond.
As a side hustle, she does freelancing work with chalkboard calligraphy. She finds herself having a love-hate relationship with the job, however. While pay tends to be inconsistent, she likes the freedom and flexibility that comes along with it.
When she still attended Sinclair, Mrs. Warren’s favorite class was strategic marketing and communication.
“We got to create our own company and brand it from start to finish,” Warren explains. “I created ‘Rita Run.’ It was a margarita truck, similar to an ice cream truck, but for adults.”
When she is not seen mixing up concoctions at Milano’s, Mrs. Warren enjoys photography, with her tortoiseshell cat and boxer being two favorite subjects of hers. She also loves traveling, as well as decorating her home.
“Interior design, rearranging my house constantly, and trips to Target to spruce up new shelves are also a constant,” Warren said. “Also, playing some old school Mario Bros. That never gets old.”
Tess Stephenson
Copy Editor