Sam

As operations manager, Sam Cedeno ensures that FS Design Group’s designers can spend their days doing what they do best —designing, of course. This is because Sam’s role is to handle a variety of tasks that support the team and our clients.

Sam’s diverse business experience gives her the skills and know-how to oversee FS Design Group’s busy operations. She holds a bachelor’s degree from National University in Business Administration and is an experienced executive assistant previously supporting five shipping executives concurrently.

Sam honed her communication and motivational skills as a Pilates instructor and was proud to be a two-time employee of the month winner at her previous workplace. Her breadth of experience and problem-solving skills have allowed her to quickly jump in and support the FS Design team through a year of transition.

As important as her qualifications, Sam is a perfect fit at FS Design Group because of her personality. Her bubbly-but-direct demeanor, overlayed with a quick wit and a deep commitment to making sure our team and clients are happy, plays well around our office.

Sam is never idle. She didn’t hesitate to take charge of the accounting transition that was underway at FS Design Group when she joined the firm. She played an instrumental role in setting up a new project management software program to increase efficiency and simplify project management.

Sam’s duties include overseeing accounting, payroll, insurance, human resources, and IT to ensure the business functions efficiently and properly. She also assists with scheduling, travel plans and coordinating with clients and vendors.

Originally a New Englander, Sam now lives in Chula Vista with her husband, her two daughters and her son, as well as their dog, Coco. With two of the kids dedicated to softball or T-ball, Sam serves on the board of a youth softball league. You can find her most weekends at their neighborhood ball fields or the Padres games.