Amanda Garrison Email & Phone Number

Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex

• Create visually dynamic environmental design for corporate clients and events•Plan and organize promotional, business and social event visuals• Assist with event digital marketing through various channels (Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, etc.)• Managed the permanent install of projection mapping at the venue while coordinating with designers, attendees, and event management staff to customize on site event marketing to client needs•Liaise with sales and marketing teams to publicise and promote the event•Oversee the dismantling and removal of the event and clear the venue efficiently produce post-event evaluation to inform future events

Flower Mound, Tx, United States

I am a well known business owner in the local music community featured in 100s of shows and events. I managed my own e-commerce business on Etsy while coordinating vendor relationships with local Dallas businesses. I have an established following in social media channels including Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. I am experienced at digital customer service and B2B messaging cultivating business relationships with corporate clients, SMBs, and local nonprofits.SKILLS:• Brainstorming and implementing event plans and concepts• Conducting in-depth market research on a product or service as well as competitor analyses• Understanding brand messaging between my two verticals, corporate events and local music clients, ensuring all marketing assets are on-brand and aligned with their business vision• Creating effective grassroots marketing campaigns and events• Handling budgeting and invoicing• Liaising and negotiating with vendors• Negotiating sponsorship deals and logistics• Developing feedback surveys and handling post-event reports• Collaborating with the graphics department on advertising artwork and planning marketing• Writing copy, scheduling deadlines, communicating with stakeholders and carrying out other supervisory responsibilities• Planning, managing and executing projects from beginning to end• Working with brand managers and/or senior management to collect deadlines, budgets, objectives, etc

Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex

I acted as the bridge between the H.A.M. brand and its loyal community. I was the brand’s ambassador, engaging with potential B2B customers and building relationships with existing ones. I gauged sentiment around the brand, using social listening tools (Hootsuite) in order to monitor feedback and engagement.Responsibilities:• Planned & managed our social media and event calendars• Assisted clients in hosting events that enhance our organization's image, improved client loyalty, & enhance our brand-to-client experience• Researched & secured venues, equipment, & optimized staff workflows• Negotiated quotes & agreements with vendors• Assisted with event marketing by creating virtual media & graphics• Monitored timeframes & budgets• Networked & delivered on event brief objectives

United States

• Organized and managed coordination of volunteers, instructors & artists.• Managed studio marketing outlets.• Handled all day-to-day operations, such as: marketing, and managing A/R & A/P.• Managed studio, including preparing for classes, checking in students, managing projects, and communicating changes in policies.• Assisted rehearsal, events, & classes, supervise technical and administrative staff.• Maintained studio presence while assisting in digital photography and post production through Photoshop and other image-editing software.

Richardson, Texas, United States

• Utilized technical 3D software such as UnrealEd, Maya, Max, Hammer, Radiant, etc• Kept a positive attitude, strong work ethic, and the ability to work in a highly collaborative team environment• Developed missions and levels according to the global vision of the game, the characters’ type and the games’ objective• Involved in the analysis of the needs of the design team• Brainstormed creative new ideas and concepts with a team• Assists the game designer in the development and evolution of the game content• Committed to deadlines and monthly milestones• Built better, more efficient processes with team• Participated in meetings and manage a team of technical game developers• Managed / mentor other Level Designers• Assisted with the scripting of gameplay entities and events

Richardson, Texas, United States

• Managed the day-to-day running of the Creative Studio; managed all studio operations, made full use of project management and collaboration tools.• Managed all aspects of the budget for each project, along with financial tracking and controls. • Efficiently managed studio time and the Design team, in accordance with the budget.• Clearly communicated the client and project needs to the design team to ensure that the work meets the agreed brief.• Assessed, interrogated, and clarified client briefs and assigned the appropriate designers to a project.• Proofed and reviewed designs and checked documents before they are shared with the account team /client.• Assisted in creative production when needed and meeting with team members for feedback.• Created and implemented deadlines, project goals, expectations, and workflows, to ensure a smooth production process with on-time delivery.• Managed procurement of print, large format production, subscriptions, and tools and organized deliveries.• Curated image libraries and video, artwork, and branding assets. • Ensured files were stored and named according to protocols and timesheets are completed effectively.• Setup systems and processes so that the studio and the wider agency are aware of how the creative studio operates.• Managed the multi-disciplinary studio team which may comprise of a range of designers, creative directors, digital skills, and freelancers; setting daily priorities and supporting CPD for the team.• Involved in recruitment and selection decisions.• Focused on the personal and professional development of their team.

Richardson, Texas, United States

• Work with the News Director to recruit, develop and retain industry leading Visual and Multi-Skilled Journalists• Work with the New Director to inspire, motivate and coach the team daily, seeking ways to share skills and knowledge with others• Develop and maintain visual content benchmarks• Set and maintain NPPA high-end quality standards for visual storytelling• Collaborate with technology department on the tools for high end visual presentation and next generation tech to add to the station's toolkit• Partner with staff to improve and innovate team visual presentation, constantly challenging the status quo on all platforms, including but not limited to implementing new technology and social/digital skills.• Track and manage gear, and equipment and supplies to address quality and safety concerns• Maintain close working relationships with the engineering and technology teams to maintain the news fleet, keep all photographer gear in top working order, and to help innovate within departments.• Work with news managers to address performance concerns and conducting annual performance reviews and goal setting

Bachelor'S Degree, Arts, Technology, & Emerging Communication, 3.5

Activities and Societies: Golden Key Honors, Phi Theta KappaCoursework in media studies, cultural theory, marketing communication.

Associate Of Science - As, Full Stack Software Engineering

• Remote web development program and degree focused on learning HTML, CSS, Javascript, SQL, and associated frameworks (such as Node.js.

Associate Of Arts - Aa, Arts & Technology

Activities and Societies: Phi Theta Kappa, Director of Photography ClubThe AA curriculum covers the distribution of information on a large.