Amanda Sowards

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T: 719-***-**** / abidd4@r.postjobfree.com

Experienced Community Coordinator and Enrollment Specialist

Qualified for community relations, coordinating advertising efforts, group

sales and services, ongoing communication with community resources and

programs, managing contracts and renewal processes, and overseeing program

websites.

Motivated leader with a talent for relationship building, media relations,

and community outreach. Passionate about finding creative solutions to

current issues and find satisfaction in making a difference.

Key Skills

Marketing Excellent written and oral communication Quick avid

learner

Management Work well individually/in teams Innovative

Relationship building Strong work ethic Proficient in

Microsoft Office

Self-directed Detail-oriented Willing to further

education

Education

2006-2010

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (Graduated May 2010)

Majors: Marketing and Small Business Management. Minor: Health Care

Administration

GPA 3.78

Adams State College, Alamosa, CO

Spring 2010

Marketing Internship

Participated in implementing a new health access program in the San Luis

Valley, researched SLV services/health resources, prepared radio

advertisement spots for CarePoint program, and assisted in developing a

marketing plan for the program. Also created a brochure for the Oncology

and Infusion department.

San Luis Valley Regional Medical Center, Alamosa, CO

Summer 2009

Management Internship

Participated in all aspects of managing a business including interviewing,

team management meetings, scheduling, and conference calls with corporate

buyers.

Maurices, Alamosa, CO

September 2004

Certified Mixologist

Bartending Academy, Colorado Springs, CO

1997 to 2001

Diploma (May 2001) - 3.9 GPA

Centauri High School, La Jara, CO

Work Experience

SLV Regional Medical Center, Alamosa, CO

June 2010 to Present

Community Coordinator/Enrollment Specialist

. Community Relations including civic meetings, public appearances,

health fairs, and advertising

. Group sales and service including prospecting, presentations,

enrollment meetings, ongoing group services and new enrollments within

existing groups, educational meetings, and "troubleshooting"

. Ongoing communication and dialogue with other community resources and

programs

. Reporting and feedback to Executive Director regarding market

conditions, assessment, recommendations for changes, and

administration protocols to ensure the best outcomes for plan

functionality

. Manage contracts and renewal process

. Oversee website

Overview: Increased marketing efforts, program awareness, and member

enrollment. Created brochures and other marketing materials, as well as a

Health Risk Assessment for quantitative and qualitative data measuring.

Pizza Hut, Alamosa and Colorado Springs, CO November

2002 to June 2010

Shift Manager

. Supervise 3 to 6 employees on shift

. Motivate team

. Resolve employee and customer concerns

. Assist in training of employees as needed

. Complete opening/closing manager duties

. Report daily inventory and prepare money deposits

. Do closing reports such as daily sales analysis, promotions and

allowances, change down, and labor

. Ensure proper procedures including food preparation are followed

Overview: Established a productive, fun work environment as well as

fostered employee empowerment.

Maurices, Alamosa, CO March to

October 2009

Sales Associate (Internship and part-time position)

. Build relationships with customers

. Participate in team motivation projects

. Sales of Maurices credit card to customers

. Responsible for daily and weekly sales goals and individual goals such

as UPT and ADS statistics

. Store signing, inventory, damages, markdowns, and preparation of

incoming freight

. Visual marketing

Overview: Consistently met or exceeded personal and company sales goals.

Movie Gallery, Alamosa, CO May to August

2005

Customer Service Associate

Mervyn's, Colorado Springs, CO November 2004 to

February 2005

Clerk/Cashier

Kmart, Alamosa, CO May

2000 to May 2002

Jewelry/Fashion Associate

Activities

Volunteer

. MGMA Club in Adams State College events and fundraisers

. ASC Cares Day at the Monte Vista Animal Shelter

. 9 News Health Fair

. Relay For Life fundraiser and walk (March to May 2009)

Interests

Photography Health Care

Music Environment

Media Traveling

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