AMANDA LLEWELLYN-WITHERS

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QUALIFICATIONS

Dynamic, goal-oriented communications professional with exceptional skill, drive and experience in the public relations, digital marketing, brand development and elevation, and professional writing, and journalism fields. Proven problem solving and management skills in demanding environments. Strong team leader with excellent communication and interpersonal skills at all levels. Willing to travel. ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Nevada Press Association award winner

White paper author specializing in the fields of financial technologies, government, and business

Created website content for Nevada State College

Won grants for the nonprofit Onyx Theatre on various occasions as by project grant writer

Keynote speaker

White paper author

Ghostwriter

Media spokesperson

Creator of “Perfect Pitch,” a program that provides media training to business owners and executives

Creator of the Digital Marketing Academy for Authors PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

DIGITAL MARKETING/BRANDING CONSULTANT, Las Vegas, NV 2010-Current

Developed strategic plans and earned media for tech companies like SRI International, 1898 & Co., Aisera, and HNO International

White Paper Author, Public Relations, Content Creation, social media, and marketing expert

Researched and crafted high level white papers for a variety of industries

Developed and implemented email marketing campaigns, web, and social media content and strategy

Created and executed internal communications plans. Crafted messaging, talking points, and presentations for executives

Coached and advised clients on an everchanging communication models, including email and social media marketing

Created campaigns for global brands through CRM and funnel hacking

Implemented product launches, coordinating events and new ways to monetize the brand

Created and executed special events while coordinating media coverage PURDUE MARION AND ASSOCIATES, Las Vegas, NV February 2017-January 2018 PR/Digital Marketing Manager (2017-2018)

Created and managed public outreach strategies for high profile and government clients

Developed and implemented social media campaigns for nonprofit clients

Managed creative briefs and translated research and market trends into actionable recommendations

Approved brand content and media execution

Developed and implemented new product postlaunch marketing support THE FERRARO GROUP, Las Vegas, NV May 2013-February 2017 Senior Account Executive (2013-2017)

Developed and managed public relations efforts for high profile clients in entertainment, technology, nonprofit and government sectors

Created and implemented marketing strategies and events

Coordinated media relations, developed story angles, and pitched local and national media

Created and managed social media and community relations campaigns while generating fresh content for marketing, websites, and press releases

VAMP’D MEDIA, Las Vegas, NV May 2011-May 2013

Founder and CEO (2011-2013)

Devised and implemented PR/digital marketing campaigns for national brands, nonprofits, and celebrities, Hosted and supervised grand opening events and campaign launches

Created and taught media training and community development courses

Specialized in brand/collateral development, media buying, promotional campaign implementation, social media development, red carpet coordination/management and website development, design, and construction

LAS VEGAS SHAKESPEARE COMPANY, Las Vegas, NV June 2011-Jan. 2012 Media Relations Specialist (2011-2012)

Created press releases and packets to further the cause of the nonprofit and promote brand awareness

Conducted brand research while updating media contact lists

Pitched stories to national/local media outlets while preparing company members for interviews, and creating and implementing media strategy plans for upcoming events and fundraisers THE LAS VEGAS REVIEWJOURNAL, Las Vegas, NV April 2007-June 2011 Staff Writer (2007-2011)

Thrived in high stress environment while meeting daily and weekly deadlines and maintaining a company blog to further the paper’s online presence

Worked in accordance with high-ranking city, county, and government officials

Mined and developed story ideas while covering entertainment, politics, business, breaking news, and city government issues

THE HOUSTON CHRONICLE, Houston, TX March 2006-March 2007 Staff Writer (2006-2007)

Wrote a minimum of ten hard news stories and features weekly

Worked entertainment, crime, school district and community beats

Assisted in publication production and copy editing THE SANTA MONICA OBSERVER, Santa Monica, CA January 2005-January 2006 Assistant Editor (2005-2006)

Conducted extensive online and field research for weekly features in politics

and entertainment

Designed ads and full-page layout using Adobe programs and Quark Express

Conducted celebrity interviews, and managed a newsroom of twenty reporters EDUCATION

BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITYIDAHO, Rexburg, ID

BS/Bachelor of Science Degree in English, emphasis in professional writing; Minor in Journalism; Minor in Political Science; Minor in Public Relations; Minor in Education, December 2004 COMPUTER TECHNICAL SKILLS

Software Applications: ONTRAPORT, Kajabi, Funnel Hacker, Shopify, Amazon Publishing, Canva, Internet Explorer, Access, Constant Contact, Lotus Notes, DTI, PowerPoint, Delphi, Quark Express, Microsoft Word, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Publisher, Acrobat, Apple/Macintosh Computers

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