Samantha Ann Longo Konow

  • Executive Assistant
  • Woodbury, Connecticut, USA
  • Sep 09, 2025
Full time Admin-Clerical Consultant Customer Service Executive Professional Services Religious Education

Personal Summary

My faith in God has been the cornerstone of my life since childhood and continues to guide both my personal and professional decisions. Raised in a devout Catholic family where Sunday Mass was never missed, I grew up witnessing my father's dedication as a Eucharistic Minister while actively participating as an altar server and choir member. My foundation of faith was strengthened through Bible camps and has only deepened as an adult through serving as a Lector, Bible study group leader, Catechist, OCIA teacher, and Eucharistic Minister. These ministries have enriched my spiritual life while developing my leadership, teaching, and pastoral care abilities.

Professionally, I have built a distinguished eight-year career in executive support and administrative leadership across municipal government, corporate enterprises, and educational institutions. Currently serving as Executive Assistant to the Comptroller for the Town of Greenwich, I manage complex operations supporting a $400+ million municipal budget. My career began as Administrative Assistant to the Dean of the Business School at Mercy College and has progressed through increasingly responsible roles supporting union leadership and corporate executives.

I hold a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration Management with honors from Mercy College and am completing my Master of Public Administration degree at the University of New Haven with only one course remaining. This academic foundation, combined with my extensive experience in executive support, budget management, project coordination, and stakeholder relations, has equipped me with skills to contribute meaningfully to faith-based organizations.

My faith is not merely a personal belief but the driving force behind my commitment to service, integrity, and excellence. I believe my professional skills—administrative management, confidential matter resolution, multi-stakeholder coordination, and team leadership—are gifts from God meant to serve His Kingdom. I am actively seeking a career path and organization that will not only welcome my strong Catholic faith but share in those beliefs and values, creating an environment where I can integrate my professional capabilities with my spiritual calling.

I am drawn to opportunities where I can contribute to the Church's mission while utilizing my administrative expertise and pastoral experience to support faith-based initiatives, Catholic education, or Church operations. My goal is to find a position where my love for God, dedication to Catholic values, and professional skills work together to advance the Gospel and serve our Catholic community.

Work Experience

Executive Assistant to Comptroller
Nov 2023 - Present Town of Greenwich CT

Driving municipal finance excellence in Connecticut's most affluent community while mastering advanced public administration principles through graduate studies. Partner with senior leadership and politicians to shape fiscal policy and operational strategy affecting over 64,000 residents.

  • Partner closely with Comptroller and Board of Estimate and Taxation (BET) utilizing discretion, confidentiality, and sound judgment to handle sensitive C-level municipal matters while proactively anticipating needs
  • Collaborate extensively with Town Risk Manager and Town Attorneys on litigation matters related to budget and financial operations, providing critical administrative support for legal proceedings
  • Organize complex executive calendar and scheduling, managing meeting coordination including invitations, room reservations, technology setup, and comprehensive meeting materials
  • Collaborate in developing Greenwich's $400M+ annual municipal budget, coordinating departmental requests and analyzing financial projections across all town services
  • Prepare strategic information for presentations and leadership meetings by collecting, reading, and analyzing data in advance using appropriate formats for executive decision-making
  • Create and manage comprehensive town annual reports, synthesizing complex financial data, performance metrics, and municipal achievements for public transparency and regulatory compliance
  • Build strong partnerships with stakeholders including department heads, RTM Committees, Board of Selectmen, and external agencies, facilitating cross-functional collaboration
  • Ensure FOIA compliance across Board of Estimate and Taxation operations, managing sensitive document requests while maintaining confidentiality protocols
  • Manage BET meeting operations including agenda preparation, minute coordination, virtual meeting logistics, and official documentation maintenance
  • Process complex expense management and vendor payments while overseeing departmental procurement and budget oversight
  • Maintain and update official town website content through CivicPlus platform, ensuring accurate public information dissemination and enhanced citizen engagement.

Education

Master of Public Administration
Mar 2024 - Present University of New Haven
Bachelors of Science Business Administration Management (Specialization in marketing and finance)
Sep 2014 - May 2019 Mery College