Amanda Winward Email & Phone Number

Philadelphia, Pa, Us

Philadelphia, Pa, Us

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

• Manage award cycle from start to finish for over 60 prizes awarded annually, biennially, triennially, and quadrennially• Manage travel awards program which provides funds for over 300 students and early career individuals to attend conferences annually• Serve as primary point of contact for prize selection committees and award recipients• Review all nominations and applications for accuracy and eligibility upon submission• Write marketing copy for emails, blog posts, advertisements, surveys, etc. to promote programs• Create aesthetically appealing emails, award certificates, prize booklets, and more for distribution• Update and maintain prize web pages, prize nomination portal, travel award application portal, and survey collection system• Serve as staff liaison for several member-based committees, including diversity canvassing• Take detailed minutes during committee meetings • Educate members about selection and prize guidelines, ensure they are completing proper trainings against implicit bias• Mediate conflict of interest disputes and other issues within selection committees• Collect and review expense reports and disclosure documents• Order and ship award materials to recipients and on-site conference locations• Answer questions related to prize program, travel awards, eligibility, membership, and more• Assist and collaborate with other departments to ensure tasks are being completed as needed• Review and negotiate contracts with third party vendors • Plan and execute miscellaneous office events such as work anniversaries, board lunches/dinners, holiday parties, etc.

Newark, De

• Strategized and implemented creative ideas for improving department sales • Ordered books and other merchandise for the department, tracked weekly sales and inventory• Formed and maintained connections with customers, university staff, and local businesses • Managed store’s communication with customers and clients via e-mail and telephone• Handled store’s social media accounts including Facebook & Instagram• Wrote copy for informational documents used by store to promote sales, return policies, and more • Facilitated and executed in-store, on-campus, and off-campus events and book-signings• Directed and oversaw staff of over twenty people, distributed responsibilities amongst them • Developed and gave informational presentations to incoming students, parents, and university staff

Newark, De

• Assisted department manager with ordering, merchandising, and brainstorming display ideas • Opened/closed the store and managed cash and sales at end of business day

Newark, De

• Handled sales and transactions, provided stellar customer service • Received and tallied daily merchandise shipments, distributed and displayed merchandise on sales floor

Newark, De

Bachelor'S Degree, English, Creative Writing

Activities and Societies: Club Equestrian Team, Delta Gamma Fraternity, Sigma Tau Delta English Honor SocietyHistory Minor, Spanish Minor.

High School

Activities and Societies: FFA, Student Government, Drama Club, Senior Class Council, Imagine Tolerance Club