This Questions with QA Graphics takes a look at the woman behind our social media accounts, blog, and all-around marketing efforts, Samantha Sickles. Samantha has been with QA Graphics since the beginning of 2015 and as the Social Media Specialist, Samantha is constantly writing, researching, and strategizing.
Samantha studied Communications with a minor in Journalism and Mass Communication at Iowa State University and, throughout her academic career she has held many internships working for a variety of industries. Most recently before joining QA Graphics, Samantha worked for a nonprofit promoting business and economic development in southwestern Wisconsin for an organization called 7 Rivers Alliance, working as the Marketing and Events Intern.
What’s something about you that no one in the office knows?
My favorite band is The Strokes.
What do you like to do in your free time?
I love traveling to see friends, going to concerts or festivals, hiking, watch Modern Family, and being out on the river.
If you were stuck on an island and could bring only two things, what would they be?
My boyfriend and checkers.
What’s guilty pleasure?
Kinder Bueno Bars
If you could only have one meal for the rest of your life, what would it be?
My mom’s scalloped potatoes.
If you could have dinner with one person, dead or alive, who would it be?
Claude Monet, I think he is the most incredible painter.
Who is your favorite sports team?
Iowa State Cyclones
What’s your favorite color?
Green
What’s your favorite book?
The Lord of the Flies
If you had $100,000 for one day, what would you do with it?
Go to Peru then New Zealand.
Do you have any pets? If so, what are they, how many, and what are their names?
Nope, but would love to get a dog soon.