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Amanda Blanton

Amanda Blanton

San Bruno,CA

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Volunteer

Jose Ortega Elementary School
09.2023 - 05.2024
  • Assisted with field trips and special classroom programs.
  • Supported engaging, fun, and smooth-running field trips by helping with organization, and engaging in conversation and learning activities with the students.
  • Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to students, parents, and staff.

Afterschool Program Leader

James Lick Middle School
09.2002 - 12.2002


  • Developed and coordinated after-school programs and activities.
  • Created and implemented mini-lessons, art projects, and unstructured playtime for grades 6-8.
  • Developed strong relationships with parents, keeping them informed of their child's progress and involvement in the program.
  • Fostered a positive learning atmosphere by promoting respect, curiosity, cooperation among students.

Intern

Intersection For The Arts, Kim Abeles
03.2002 - 05.2002
  • Assisted artist Kim Abeles in leading Mission High School students through the artistic process to create individual artworks for a group show.
  • Assisted in the installment of the the group show at The Intersection for the Arts gallery.

Sr. Marketing Manager, Systems and Tools

Sephora
04.2022 - 11.2023
  • Successfully led the launch of a complex platform called 'Brand Portal' which showcased all creative assets, reporting and campaign exposure calendars for over 175 brands
  • Led requirements gathering + documentation, timeline iteration, release plan iteration, and cross-functional team support
  • Led multiple cross functional teams through documentation of business requirements, use case development and execution
  • Successfully managed timeline iteration, release plan iteration, and cross-functional team support
  • Recipient of the Sephora Standing Together Award for the work performed for the Brand Portal project

Sr. Marketing Program Manager

Sephora
02.2019 - 03.2022
  • Oversee the Brand/SKU Launch work track, overseeing the launch of up to 15 new brands and/or products per month
  • Iteration on process improvements and cross-functional integrations
  • Established and maintained relationships with internal and external partners to improve visibility for my team as well as the PM department

Program Director

Havas
05.2018 - 02.2019
  • Build partner relationships with overseas vendors
  • Build client relationships by working onsite at client locations and being available to collaborate and offer solutions to client needs
  • Provide weekly and monthly budget analysis to clients and internal audiences
  • Assets and report on internal team's performance through a series of measurement metrics

Program Manager

Havas
04.2017 - 05.2018
  • Oversee complex branding and marketing programs for multiple clients across three offices
  • Develop, execute and maintain project plans, budgets, and staffing plans
  • Facilitate cross channel communication and team integration across multiple offices and with international partners
  • Develop and refine processes for current and new project types
  • Provide burn reports and budget analysis to internal audiences
  • Lead daily team scrums, internal and client status meetings
  • Risk and conflict mitigation throughout project lifecycle
  • Manage a team of 4 direct reports
  • Participate in weekly leadership meetings

Senior Project Manager

Giant
12.2015 - 04.2017
  • Oversee strategic branding and integrated projects from initiation through delivery, including partnering with account and team leads to develop formal scopes of work, project cost estimation, and business requirements documentation
  • Partner with Business Unit Leads to develop yearly brand program plans
  • Oversee a team of three Project Managers on two brands
  • Facilitate cross channel communication and team integration
  • Manage third party vendors and facilitate partnership and fluid communication with Giant teams
  • Lead daily team scrums, internal and client status meetings

Senior Marketing Program Manager

Salesforce
09.2014 - 12.2015
  • Responsible for the execution of strategic marketing initiatives including but not limited to strategic launches, product releases, and prospect/customer events
  • Organizing and facilitating project pre-planning with leaders, planning with execution team members and facilitating daily meetings
  • Work with product marketing and creative teams to develop strategic, detailed project briefs and project timelines
  • Third-party vendor management
  • Mentor to associate level project managers

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Photography

San Francisco Art Institute, San Francisco, CA
05-2004
  • Merrit Scholarship Recipient

Master of Arts - Education

University of San Francisco, San Francisco, CA
05-2026

Skills

  • Strong understanding of universal design for learning (UDL) curriculum
  • Versed in Culturally Responsive Teaching techniques
  • Experience working with grades 5-12
  • Adaptability and Dependability
  • Time Management
  • Emotional awareness
  • Highly skilled in photography and print making

Timeline

Volunteer - Jose Ortega Elementary School
09.2023 - 05.2024
Sr. Marketing Manager, Systems and Tools - Sephora
04.2022 - 11.2023
Sr. Marketing Program Manager - Sephora
02.2019 - 03.2022
Program Director - Havas
05.2018 - 02.2019
Program Manager - Havas
04.2017 - 05.2018
Senior Project Manager - Giant
12.2015 - 04.2017
Senior Marketing Program Manager - Salesforce
09.2014 - 12.2015
Afterschool Program Leader - James Lick Middle School
09.2002 - 12.2002
Intern - Intersection For The Arts, Kim Abeles
03.2002 - 05.2002
San Francisco Art Institute - Bachelor of Arts, Photography
University of San Francisco - Master of Arts, Education

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