The West Palm Beach Downtown Development Authority (DDA) recently announced the promotion of Wellington resident Samantha Moore to the position of director of administration.
Moore joined the DDA in 2017 as office manager and has been instrumental in strengthening the organization’s internal operations and systems. In her new role, Moore will work closely with Executive Director Teneka James-Feaman to oversee the DDA’s core administrative functions, including budget and finance, human resources, procurement, information technology and day-to-day operational systems. She will also serve as a liaison to the DDA Board of Directors, ensure regulatory compliance and implement best practices that support the DDA’s long-term strategic goals.
Prior to joining the DDA, Moore spent nearly a decade at Macy’s as an administrative support supervisor. There, she oversaw daily cash operations and vault balancing, managed team schedules, and prepared and distributed key performance reports. She coordinated the full hiring process — from applicant prescreening to onboarding and training — and acted as the primary point of contact with the district human resources office, supporting annual compliance training and ongoing professional development programs. Moore also enhanced employee engagement through planning holiday celebrations and charitable initiatives, and provided leadership insights that informed promotion decisions.
A third-generation Floridian, Moore is deeply committed to the community she calls home. She holds an associate of arts degree from Palm Beach State College and is a Florida Notary Public. She is public records management certified, completed the Florida Government Finance Officers’ Association (FGFOA) boot camp in 2024, and maintains memberships with FGFOA, ARMA International and the Society for Human Resource Management.
For more information about the West Palm Beach Downtown Development Authority, visit www.downtownwpb.com or call (561) 833-8873.
