Account Coordinator, Ellie Gass
We’re excited to welcome Ellie Gass to The Sampson House team as our new Account Coordinator! Ellie brings a background in social media management and a thoughtful approach to client work. With a passion for building meaningful connections and keeping projects moving seamlessly, Ellie will play a key role in supporting both our clients and internal teams.
In this Q&A, get to know Ellie a bit better — from what drew her to join the TSH team, to her favorite thing about her role and the trends she’s keeping an eye on. We’re grateful to have Ellie on the team and excited about the continued impact she will bring to The Sampson House team.
Learn More About Ellie Below
Name: Ellie Gass
College: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Hometown: Mattoon, IL
Role: Account Coordinator
Birthday: 03/15/2003
Instagram handle: elliecgass
Coffee Drink of choice: Iced salted honey latte
HOW DID YOU FIRST LEARN ABOUT TSH, AND WHAT DREW YOU TO US? I was looking for marketing agencies in Sioux Falls and TSH stood out to me the most. I was extremely impressed by their website because it was creative, yet easy to navigate. In addition, it was obvious how much they value their clients by the amount of effort they pour into each project. They have their eyes on the prize and I knew I wanted to be a part of that culture.
WHAT ARE 3 WORDS TO DESCRIBE THE SAMPSON HOUSE? Motivated, Creative, Collaborative
WHAT PROJECTS ARE YOU CURRENTLY WORKING ON? AND WHICH HAS BEEN YOUR FAVORITE SO FAR? I’m currently focusing on putting the finishing touches on a few Q1 projects and starting to work on editorial calendars for Q2. I can’t wait for the team to bring these ideas to life! This isn’t necessarily a project, but meeting several of our clients has definitely been my favorite part so far! It’s been great to put faces to names and I’m so excited to collaborate with them more in the future!
WHAT MOTIVATES YOU TO WAKE UP AND GO TO WORK? Knowing my work makes an impact and having the chance to keep learning and growing in this industry motivates me every day.
WHAT DO YOU SPEND YOUR TIME DOING WHEN YOU’RE NOT AT WORK? Everyday is different for me but typically I am drinking coffee, watching a TV show (just finished watching Daisy Jones & the Six), and spending time with my loved one! Bonus points if I get a workout in that day!
WHEN DID YOU DEVELOP AN INTEREST IN MARKETING? Back in high school, I started my own embroidery business for a class. Creating social media accounts to promote it definitely sparked my interest, especially in social media marketing.
WHAT’S A CURRENT MARKETING TREND YOU SEE HAPPENING RIGHT NOW? Companies both big and small have been participating in current trends/memes. It’s always fun to see this from other businesses and I feel it’s a really good way to get an audience to interact.
WHO WOULD BE YOUR DREAM CLIENT TO WORK ON AND WHY? I’d say Chamberlain Coffee. I’ve been a fan of Emma Chamberlain and her coffee brand for a while, and as a consumer, I can say the products are consistently high quality. Their marketing campaigns are always creative and authentic as well. I’d love the opportunity to be part of the behind-the-scenes process and see how those ideas come to life. Plus, I love coffee.
BEST ADVICE YOU'VE EVER RECEIVED? “I have to do this. I get to do this.” This is a great reminder for me to be grateful for everything in my life, even mundane tasks like doing laundry or cleaning my apartment.
DESCRIBE YOURSELF IN 3 WORDS - Friendly, curious, laid back
WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE THING ABOUT YOUR POSITION?
Getting to work closely with our clients and establishing/maintaining a relationship with them.
WHAT’S YOUR ULTIMATE BUCKET-LIST TRAVEL DESTINATION? The south of France or Egypt to see the Pyramids.
IF YOU COULD MEET ANYONE, LIVING OR DEAD, WHO WOULD IT BE AND WHY? Probably Zendaya. I have grown up watching her and she just seems super down to earth.
FAVORITE RESTAURANT? Fun fact: I just moved to Sioux Falls so I haven’t been to many restaurants here. I did really enjoy the Treasury, though. I had their sourdough burger and it was divine.
3 INTERESTING THINGS ABOUT YOU:
I lived on Oahu on and off for a year and a half.
I’ve swam with sharks.
I graduated college in three years.
WHAT ARE YOU CURRENTLY LISTENING TO ON YOUR PLAYLIST? Recently, I’ve gotten more into Lord Huron but my go-to’s are always Olivia Dean and Sabrina Carpenter.
GO-TO TV SHOW? I very rarely rewatch shows but when I do it’s probably The Office. It’s a great show to just throw on in the background, too.
HOW DO YOU DEFINE SUCCESS? If I go home feeling fulfilled and content each day, I consider that a success.
WHAT DO YOU BRING TO THE TABLE HERE AT TSH? The ability to work well with others, a positive attitude, and willingness to learn..
