Amanda Wooton

2510 Cranbrook Lane, Apt. 5

Charlotte, NC 28207
T: 919.636.0439
E: awooton01@gmail.com
W: http://awooton.weebly.com/

Objective

Communications Director/General Managers Assistant with experience in event planning, graphic design and strategic
communications seeks position to support the planning and coordinating of marketing campaigns and events. Has proven
ability to work creatively and analytically in many different circumstances.

Education
Bachelor of Arts, Strategic Communications, Elon University, Elon, North Carolina, May, 2013
Minors: Business Administration, Classical Studies
Epsilon Sigma Alpha Member, Elon, NC, Fall 2012-Spring 2013
Service sorority: Supported a variety of events and services for the local community.
Arts and Letters Member, Elon, NC, Fall 2011-Spring 2013
International Study, January 2011: Italy, Germany, Switzerland, and France

Experience
Jeld-Wen, Inc., Charlotte, NC
Marketing Administrator, August 2014-Present

Responsible for marketing expenses, invoicing, as well as ordering office supplies. Scheduling in-house meetings,
conference calls along with the duties of securing and coordinating of catering and meeting necessities. The liaison
between other companies and departments for the scheduling and coordination of personal. Manages marketing
communications projects, keeping timelines, updating detailed reports on progress to SharePoint for management.
Digital Data Specialist, December 2013- August 2014
Accountable for the loading, quality control, cataloging, retrieval and maintenance of Ecommerce sites. This was
achieved through the use of Microsoft Excel and various data sites.
Chestnut Ridge Camp and Retreat Center, Efland, NC
Summer Camp Counselor, May-August 2013
Organized events and field trips for both residential and day camp campers in grades Pre-K-11. Led group equestrian
tours of all ages and mentored campers in personal development skills and confidence.

National Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Society, Central NC Chapter, Greensboro, NC

Special Events and PR Intern (May- September 2012); Graphic Designer Volunteer (February- May 2013)

Planned and coordinated all stages of VIP patrons fundraising events and parties, including: execution of theme, set up
and breakdown of events, as well as acting as an ambassador for the society. Designed invitations, fliers, handouts,
nametags, parking passes, and the Team Captain handbook for Bike MS: Tour to Tanglewood. Over 1600 riders and 500
volunteers participated in this one event, raising over $1,000,000.
Wrote and updated Public Relations pieces to promote events. Photographed events.

The Salvation Army Boys and Girls Club of Alamance County, Burlington, NC
Strategic Campaigns Volunteer, September- December 2012

Supported Salvation Army by working with a team to create a strategic campaign through the use of fundraising and
public relations program.

Girl Scouts of America, Hillsborough, NC

Active member for 11 years (1998-2009)

Developed teamwork and leadership skills

Skills

Communication Skills:

Event Planning; Strategic Campaigns

Copy Editing; Journalism; ability to interview subjects
Press Releases
Public Speaking
Photography; Photo editing
Audio/Video editing
Social Media content development/management

Computer Efficiency: (Both Mac and PC)

Adobe Creative Suite

Final Cut Pro
Word Press
SharePoint
Visio
Microsoft Office Professional (Word,
PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook)