Please welcome Samantha Bernheim, who joined our team this week as a full-time Event Coordinator! Samantha has been with us part-time since December 2015 and brings a wealth of enthusiasm, creativity, and service experience to the VBCC.
Let’s get to know her a little better:
Do you have any children, a significant other, siblings, or pets?
I have an older sister and a younger brother, which makes me the middle child. I learned a lot of the do’s and don’ts having a sister so close in age. Also, I have the absolute cutest, sweetest and funniest dog named Fungo. I could talk about him for hours.
What is your all-time best Halloween costume?
I wouldn’t say it was my favorite, but probably my best costume was the one my Mother made for my sister and I when I was three. She handmade pumpkin outfits and painted our faces. I’ll definitely be keeping with that tradition if I have children one day…or learn to make clothing for dogs.
How do you recharge?
I love taking my dog on a run down to the ocean early in the morning when there’s no one there. I find it so peaceful to listen to the waves and taking the time to sit and appreciate all that I have.
Who would you want to play you in a movie about your life?
Well if it’s a movie about me, I would want to definitely make it an action comedy. I think Sandra Bullock would be the perfect actress for the job with her confidence and wittiness.
Have you ever played any musical instruments?
I tried the viola once in elementary school, but soon found that it just wasn’t for me. I’ve accepted not being musically inclined aside from my mother, who played the piano, clarinet, flute and also sang for a travelling choir. I’ve tried my hand at a few other instruments, but I’ll just stick to sports.
What is your favorite food or drink to make?
Simple shish kabobs with steak, chicken, shrimp and veggies are my favorite. They’re easy to make, smell and taste delicious and I also like to brag about how well I can start a grill.
What is the first live concert you can remember seeing?
On a smaller scale, my family and I frequently went to concerts in Ocean View at the small pavilion next to the water. There were always Beach Boy type cover bands with food trucks, snow cones, glow sticks and lots of dancing. There’s just something about dancing barefoot in the grass that makes my heart happy.
Who is your favorite sports figure ever?
I’m not one for having an individual sports role model like a lot of kids did growing up. Honestly my very first softball coaches were the biggest influences because they spent so much extra time out of their day making me a great ball player. There’s a lot of life lessons to learn in the game of baseball, or softball in my case.
What is your favorite place that you have vacationed?
I love going off the road map and exploring the great outdoors. I have this secret camping spot my family goes to every now and then with hiking trails, a creek and waterfalls. I’d take climbing rocks and cold creek water over a 5 star hotel any day.
What is one piece of advice you would give others about life?
Take advantage of opportunities because every experience is a learning one. Whether it’s jobs, relationships, new locations, there’s always something you can take away from it to make you a better you.
Welcome aboard, Samantha!