Amanda Borja Email & Phone Number

United States

United States

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

I work with clients to understand their design needs and craft deliverables based on requirements and feedback. I ideate, create, and present concepts and iterations of digital and print assets. I adhere to brand guidelines, when given, and use my understanding of design fundamentals to create deliverables that achieve clients’ goals.

- Designed at-scale meter boards, wall clings, banners, booth walls, and miscellaneous signage for live events- Crafted initial show logo and look-and-feel concepts- Adapted to various brands and adhere to provided company and event style guides- Modified approach to each design project's tasks due to varied internal processes- Revised designs and incorporated feedback from art directors and clients- Formatted and designed decks for internal and external distribution- Conducted pre-flight and packaged files for print production- Collaborated with team members across the design agency and sales department- Maintained file organization and version control

Winter Park, Florida, United States

- Developed the brand for BFSWP’s 88th Season and Festival- Designed 2 8-fold brochures, 7 program booklets, 1 holiday card, and 13 print ads that appeared in magazines, newspapers, and performance programs- Revised designs per artistic team input- Conducted pre-flight and packaged design files for print- Established program and ad templates in InDesign for standard season and Festival - Provided design elements and style guide to BFSWP team, which they used in digital asset creation- Organized Drive folder structure, where design assets were ketp, for greater efficiency

- Managed proposals from bid decision to submission, including: creating templates, scheduling and facilitating Kickoffs and Blue, Pink, and Red Team Reviews, assisting in the white glove review, and uploading the proposals package to the DSIP portal- Copyedited and compliance checked proposals prior to submitting- Created graphics in Illustrator and maintain library of graphic assets- Managed library of resumes of researchers, developers, and subject matter experts and ensured content was recent- Maintained folders of past performance, proposals feedback, and boilerplate content in SharePoint- Provided support for the Business Development team in any additional needed capacity

- Managed proposal responses to RFPs/RFIs- Leveraged storytelling skills to sell software to the public sector- Copyedited content for clarity and conciseness following company and AP style standards- Proofed proposals for layout, formatting, and readability prior to production- Collaborated with subject matter experts (SMEs) from various departments - Communicated assignments, expectations, and project schedule to responding team members- Oversaw response workflow- Wrote no bid letters, cover letters, executive summaries, and product boilerplate

Lake Mary, Florida

- Copyedited SME responses- Scheduled editorial and print reviews for proposal managers- Maintained the content management database- Trained new team members on content management database and provide refresher training- Managed the production, assembly, and shipment of proposals for remote team members- Completed vendor registrations- Submitted FOIA requests

- Taught English, Science and Debate to students ages 5 to 13- Graded and corrected in-class and take-home assignments for grammar and content- Explained complex concepts in simplified ways- Created supplemental learning materials- Nurtured and encouraged students’ social competencies- Ensured students met monthly assessment goals- Adhered to lesson plans

- Created on-brand copy for the Alternative Studios line of greeting cards

Winter Park, Fl

- Provided administrative support for five clinicians- Served as a primary contact for incoming office communication- Verified insurance and resolved reimbursement issues- Coordinated collaborative divorce and mediation sessions- Maintained composure in high-stress situations- Liaised with clients, attorneys, and other clinical professionals

-Communicate complex ideas in simplistic terms-Improve conflict mediation and resolution skills-Ensure safety of children at all times

-Plan and execute events inclusive of the Rollins College student body that promote diversity and understanding-Produce marketing material for programming-Create and co-manage an Instagram account for the Center as a means to build social media presence and extend outreach

-Performed daily office maintenance tasks-Organized and archived finance paperwork-Facilitated interdepartmental transfers and reallocations-Created and maintain a manual detailing the duties of the Work Study-Trained two Work Studies-Developed basic knowledge of Banner ledger system

-Acclimated 15 First Year Honors students to college culture-Assisted students in academic success by connecting them to various campus resources-Collaborated with professors, administrators, and other peer mentors-Planned 10 Exploring Excellence events promoting the values of Rollins College

Graphic Design

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), English Language And Literature, General, 3.7 Gpa

Activities and Societies: Alpha Omicron Pi, Sigma Tau Delta, Join Us in Making Progress, Immersion, R-PrideGraduated Magna Cum Laude.

Post-Baccalaureate, Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist

English Language And Literature, General

Activities and Societies: Queen Mary Theatre CompanyAssociate student studying English literature during the Fall semester

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