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Samantha Gates Reese

Samantha Gates Reese HPU
Samantha Gates Reese
Career Advisor
Education
  • M.B.A. & M.A. in Higher Education, Appalachian State University, expected 2026
  • B.A., Sociology, Catawba College

Samantha joined HPU in July 2023 as a Career Advisor. She previously worked as a retail management trainee then transitioned to working as a recruiter, where she helped in all aspects of the hiring and recruiting process. Samantha auditioned for and attended a performing and visual arts high school as a theatre major. She is passionate about the arts and theatre productions. She represented her undergraduate honors program by presenting research at conferences – both state-wide and regionally. Additionally, she has traveled and lived abroad.

 

 

Samantha is a collaborative, creative thinker who enjoys assisting students in marketing their skillsets. She is native to the North Carolina Triad area and graduated from Catawba College in 2020 with a degree in Sociology and minors in Business Administration and Psychology. She began pursuing a Dual degree: Master of Business Administration and Master of Arts in Higher Education – Community College & University Leadership with Appalachian State University in 2022.

 

 

Samantha Can Help With:
–Cover letter, resume, and LinkedIn development
–Interview preparation
–Portfolio creation & content management
–Connecting coursework and experiences to career opportunities