After years as a musician and over a decade supporting food and beverage programs in New York restaurants, Samuel transitioned to event production. In August 2023, he joined Empire as a Production Associate, contributing to various projects over 11 months. Now a Production Coordinator at Empire, he supports several events annually and handles talent bookings. Some of Samuel’s key highlights at Empire include working on SDG events at the UN General Assembly in 2023 & 2024, the World's 50 Best Restaurants at the Wynn Las Vegas, and coordinating multiple private concerts.

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