Sam Robinson

Sam Robinson is a content design manager at PayPal, based in Oakland, California.23 Here's an overview of his background and current role:

Education and Academic Background

Sam Robinson has a strong academic background in the humanities:

• He graduated summa cum laude from Furman University with a double major in history and philosophy.1
• He earned both his master's degree and Ph.D. in history from the University of California, Berkeley.13

Career Path

After completing his Ph.D. in 2017, Sam transitioned from academia to the tech industry:

• He worked as a Doctoral Researcher from June 2012 to August 2017.2
• He joined PayPal as a Senior Content Designer in January 2019.2
• In October 2021, he was promoted to his current role as Manager, Content Design at PayPal.2

Current Role at PayPal

As a Content Design Manager at PayPal, Sam's responsibilities include:

• Creating and designing content for a wide range of digital experiences, including user-interface copy, navigational menus, emails, mobile notifications, help documentation, and sign-up flows.3
• Managing a team of content designers.1
• Collaborating with various teams to solve complex problems through effective content design.45

Additional Interests

Outside of his work at PayPal, Sam:

• Writes a newsletter featuring stories about endurance, history, and culture.3
• Continues to engage with his academic background, bridging his expertise in history and philosophy with his current work in content design.

Sam Robinson's LinkedIn username is sam--robinson, as mentioned in the query.45