Amanda Dephillips Email & Phone Number

Saint Paul, Mn, Us

St Paul, Minnesota, United States

Voice talent for the public service announcements broadcasted on the free stages at the Minnesota State Fair. Along with the PSAs, I record the intros and outros for each of the performers.

Saint Paul, Mn

Acting as an on-site event liaison and supervisor between the Minnesota State Fair, and 12 client organizations who used Dan Patch Park for marketing events and programming.Stage presentations ranged from live cooking demonstrations to musical groups. My Dan Patch Park team served the needs of talented musicians, raptors, therapy dogs, award-winning chefs, high profile politicians like U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar and Governor Tim Walz, physicists and mathematicians, doctors, firefighters, the U.S. Military, Garrison Keillor, yogis and beautiful dancers, who shared their native cultures, to name a few.--Ensured all electrical and facilities needs were prepared and met for the client.--Directed appropriate transportation needs between client and State Fair transportation services.--Worked with Sound Tech and Stage Manager to ensure the clients' production needs were met.--Provided support to the client for their needs in working with their talent or news reporters onsite.

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

The thought of a Disney Vacation should be FUN and not overwhelming! Ready Set Plan is here to relieve the stress of coordinating your Disney vacation by taking the planning one wonderful bite at a time. You and your family and friends can save both time and money by benefiting from my years of research, touring knowledge, and continuing Disney Destination education. https://www.disneytravelcenter.com/eb2aed0156/

Saint Paul, Mn

Ready Set Plan specializes in experiences of all shapes and sizes and for any and every occasion. It's more than an event, it's more than a vacation... it's an experience.What do you want to experience? Is it a special day or celebration? Or is it a magical vacation? Let's put our heads together while enjoying a warm beverage, and discuss your event, travel or photo needs that are keeping you up at night. The first Coffee Consultation is complimentary. My treat!► CLIENTS Mounds View Schools Education Foundation♦ Silent and Live Auction Director for Fall Fundraising Event, Rock the Schoolhouse--Increased funds raised in Silent and Live Auction Categories by curating unique one-of-a-kind experiences and items for bid ; built brand awareness for event and foundation; --Developed Strategic communications through social media and video productionWalt Disney Travel Company - Authorized Vacation Specialist♦ (Present); Independent Contractor (Travel Leaders Galaxy Travel--Planned Disney vacations, starting with the reservations to defining the dining and itineraries.Medtronic - Global Marketing Supply Chain♦ (2018); Teambuilding/Entertainment event for annual conference--Developed a meaningful and entertaining teambuilding event with a philanthropic component.Rodan + Fields - Consultant Consortium ♦ (2017); Virtual Conference - Event Reception and Dining in Minneapolis--Provided seamless event flow and function for small group with reservations and unique event experiences. Vadnais Heights Economic Development Corporation♦ (2017); Community Business Expo - Entertainment/Experience Development--Curated entertainment and consumer experiences to enhance the annual community eventMinnesota Association of Convention & Visitors Bureaus♦ (2017); MACVB Silent Auction Coordinator--Increased funds raised by delivering unique auction items for bid.► CONTACT FOR MORE INFORMATIONAmanda@readyset-plan.com | 612.803.8705

Shoreview, Mn

Directing communication efforts through media and social media engagements; Spearheading events and communications for annual fundraiser Rock the School House; produced 2022 event and program complete with video production and entertainment. Visit https://mvsef.org/programs/ for a sampling of the directed videos used in the production.

Bloominton, Mn

The Worldwide Presenting Sponsor of the 2016 Ryder Cup (U.K.) hosted a Corporate Hospitality program in Bloomington, Minn., which was attended by the company's management, staff, key customers and their guests. There were 18 VVIPs in attendance.Main Responsibilities Included:--Ensured a high-level of experience and service for all VVIPs with professionalism and enthusiasm.--Worked closely with planners and executives for VVIP dinners (2), including decor and F&B.--Co-Managed hospitality desk; arranged transportation and dining reservations using local knowledge to provide the guest with the best experience imaginable in the Twin Cities.

Minneapolis, Minnesota

Led various teams, comprised of everyone from CEOs to interns, to execute: Experiential Events--Received honors for event marketing: Winner of Best Team Effort Award from MN Chapter of International Special Events Society for Minneapolis City by Nature Opening Reception for Meeting Professionals International 2014, an event for 1,900 meeting and event professionals who could book $86M in future business.--Produced four (4) Annual Meeting events for Meet Minneapolis, collaborating with vendors and delivering strategic messaging to nearly 500 influential community leaders and stakeholders.Media & Public Relations--Appeared on numerous Twin Cities media for promotions of events and Minneapolis tourism promotions.Web & Digital Operations--Received honors for social media: Finalist for Best Social Media Campaign by Minnesota Chapter Public Relations Society of America, and Finalist for PR News (National) for the #askMPLS virtual concierge during the 2014 Major League Baseball All-Star Game.Strategic Planning; Integrated Brand and Marketing Campaign Development--Facilitated numerous off-site innovation sessions for product and campaign development.--Met tight monthly deadlines when organizing videos, promotions and promotional items.--Created integrated award-winning marketing campaigns for leisure travel to Minneapolis.Partnerships; --Increased partnership revenue with innovative ideas and promotion, and presented opportunities to decision makers in the Twin Cities community--Facilitated brainstorming events for product development of partnership opportunities;--Collaborated with peers, leadership, and leading corporations in hospitality, to identify partnership opportunities based on objectives and timing.Social Media Messaging; Creativity and Brainstorming; Photography and Video Direction; Event Management; Graphic Design and Design Direction; Public Speaking; Budgeting; Strategic Planning and Timelines; and Writing and Editing.

Helping people who take pictures with photo solutions; storage, display and organization.

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

I managed the production of marketing campaigns and collateral. I managed content on the internet, and in quarterly publications. I also increased visibility of the organization within local and national meeting planning publications using storytelling strategies and compelling story angles. I managed creative agencies, and developed collateral and ads by using my desktop publishing design skills, while maintaining the brand of the company. I also work closely with the sales team, gathering all project details and coordinate project completion. Managed email marketing campaigns for sales teams.

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

Managed in-store promotions which targeted families; Increased traffic, sales per hour and units sold by creating free events for customers on small budgets like family Movie Night (5,000+ attendees chain wide) and Summer Reading promotions.

Minnesota State Fair

Implemented and managed the inaugural hands-on educational exhibit called Little Farm Hands; handled day-to-day operations as well as all media and public relations for the new $100,000 exhibit.

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

Served on the Charlie Brown Around Town event committee, which received an award for Marketing Excellence from the Minnesota Office of Tourism in 2001; In three days time, compiled a 200‐page press kit about the city of Saint Paul for the National Press Corp when President George W. Bush was delivering a speech at Xcel Energy Center; Successfully launched the redesign of company Web site, newsletters, press releases, photo galleries, brochure and various sales sheets; Worked with reports and travel writers to have stories about Saint Paul published in national and international publications.

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

Managed the printing and designing of publications and promotions for Lunds and Byerly's brands, including The Byerly Bag, a complimentary, monthly lifestyle publication.

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

Created publications and collateral for various departments within the Minnesota State Fair; handled on-grounds media for national Grandstand performers; Compiled facts and figures for annual reports and newsletters; managed events on special days, including a double-wedding promotion on "Frankly, My Dear, I Do" Day; and multiple Elvis impersonators and special events on "Elvis Day" and "The Return of Elvis Day".

Bachelor Of Arts (Ba), Communications Major With English Writing Minor

Cum Laude

Communications

Communications

High School

Activities and Societies: Cheerleading (Captain - Football, Wrestling, Basketball); Varsity Golf Team; Theater; Choir (All-Conference.