Amanda N. Stout, MBA
P.O. Box ***
*****.******@*****.***
Hooker, OK 73945
OBJECTIVE
Passionate about building positive relationships, creating partnerships
that foster the growth of of local programs and community, Marketing & PR
professional seeks an executive leadership position in Tulsa, OK.
EMPLOYMENT
Mosaic - Liberal, KS
2009 - Current
A faith-based non-profit organization providing services to over 3,700
people with intellectual disabilities in 13 states and 6 countries.
Community Relations Manager
Executive leadership member responsible for resource development, volunteer
management, donor development, marketing and public relations, and
extremely active in legislative efforts maintaining relationships with
legislators at the state and federal levels to ensure the services Mosaic
provides are not hindered.
Accomplishments at Mosaic
Implemented a sustainable fundraising program using the Benevon model,
managing a team of 7 generated over $72K in gifts and pledges in its first
year.
Selected to represent Mosaic at the 2013 National Benevon Conference in
Washington, DC.
Pioneered the partnership between SCCC/ATS and Mosaic in creating the
College for Life program. Secured funding so the program could be made
available to all Seward county residents living with intellectual
disabilities.
Selected to participate in InterHab's Grassroots Advocacy Leadership
Academy in Topeka in 2010 & 2011.
Selected to assist in Mosaic's National Strategic Plan planning process for
Governmental Affairs 2010.
Seward County Community College / ATS - Liberal, KS
2010 - Current
Adjunct Instructor
Personal Development for the Workplace
Entrepreneurship
Argiz Advertising - Hollywood, FL
2004- 2007
A full service advertising agency specializing in broadcast media.
Sr. Account Executive
Created and sold broadcast media that consistently produced 4:1 ROI ratios
for dental clients in Los Angeles, Washington DC, Dallas / Ft. Worth,
Orlando, and Miami / Ft. Lauderdale DMA's.
IVAX Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (sold to TEVA Pharmaceuticals in 2007) - Miami,
FL 2001 - 2004
A generic pharmaceutical manufacturer
Sr. Sales Representative - Distributor Sales
Managed a team of 9 inside sales representatives and was personally
accountable for nearly 300 distributor accounts.
Accomplishments at IVAX
Consistently surpassed monthly forecast of nearly one-third of the
department's annual revenue of $25 million.
Within 17 months of hire date, created and occupied a new position to
increase sales for the department.
2003 Sales Person of the Year, achieved 112% annual goal and increased
distributor sales by 17% in 12 months.
CONTRACT WORK, CONSULTING, INTERNSHIPS & COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
Youth Entrepreneurs
2012 - Current
YE is a non-profit organization who partners with high schools to challenge
young people to seek their full potential through business.
Business Plan Adviser Volunteer
Mentoring high school students to develop an idea for a product or service
to market, perform market research, develop a business plan, execute the
plan and take the product to market.
USD 480 - Liberal, KS
2008
USD 480 consists of seven elementary schools, two intermediate schools, two
middle schools, one high school and several learning centers.
Substitute Teacher (Emergency Substitute License by KSDE)
Filled in for absent teachers of students attending the districts middle
schools and high school.
Clear Channel Communications, KGYN - Guymon, OK
2008
KGYN is an agri-business radio station with a country music format.
Account Executive
Generated sales through securing sponsorships and through selling broadcast
inventory.
Youth Sports Marketing, LLC - Jacksonville, FL
2008
A sports marketing agency specializing in youth sporting events.
Event Coordinator
Created and sold sponsorship packages in Oklahoma to represent youth
sports.
Lowe's Motor Speedway, a SMI Properties Company - Concord, NC
2007
Speedway Motorsports, INC (SMI) is a leading marketing and promoter of
motorsports entertainment.
Marketing and PR Intern
Assisted in the planning and execution of the Bank of America 500 NASCAR
Nextel Cup Series race, the Dollar General 300 NASCAR Busch Series race,
and several other events held at the speedway.
CLUBS AND COMMITTEES
Seward County Historical Society FHSU Alumni
Soroptimist International Member, Secretary Chamber of
Commerce Ambassador, President
Liberal Chamber of Commerce Board Member VFW Post 3166 Ladies
Auxiliary Member
Legislative Affairs Committee - Chamber of Commerce L.E.A.D
(Leadership Enrichment and Development)
Mosaic Allied Voices
EDUCATION
Seward County Community College / ATS - Liberal, KS
2012
Conversational Spanish and Creative Writing
University of Phoenix - Oklahoma City, OK
2008
MBA/ Marketing
Sports Management Worldwide (SMWW) - Portland, OR
2007
(Full service sports agency offering continued education to sports
professionals)
Motorsports and Athlete Management Certificates
Fort Hays State University - Hays, KS
2001
Bachelor's of Science in Physical Education, emphasis in Corporate Health
Promotion
Minor: Communication
SOFTWARE
Linux OS ADP TimeKeeping
Windows OS Ready Access
(portal software)
Various Social Media Platforms Various
eMail platforms
Smart Phone / Tablets with Android OS
PeopleSoft
Therap (digital / online client file system) MS
Office Suite/ Libre Office
The Raiser's Edge by Blackbaud (donor / volunteer management database)