Fitness, nutrition and outdoor activites
AMANDA E. SELSOR
Cincinnati,OH
Summary
Creative professional with extensive project experience from concept to development. with strong ability to communicate effectively with technology, executives and business audiences. Resourceful Project Manager with Four years of expertise in organizing business operations, financial oversight and resource management to achieve smooth flow and project operations. Leads procurement of resources including equipment and supplies. Monitors projects by adhering to production schedule and budget, managing production team, identifying problems and providing targeted solutions. Knowledgeable in accounting principles, bookkeeping, budget, and financial management.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Manager
AKQA
10.2020 - Current
- Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
- Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
- Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
- Managed projects from procurement to commission.
- Monitored project performance to identify areas of improvement and make adjustments.
- Negotiated and managed third-party contracts related to project deliverables.
- Provided detailed technical and operational direction in project challenges, consistently meeting deliverables according to deadlines.
- Provided detailed project status updates to stakeholders and executive management.
- Developed and implemented project plans and budgets to ensure successful execution.
- Scheduled and facilitated meetings between project stakeholders to discuss deliverables, schedules and conflicts.
- Facilitated workshops to collect project requirements and user feedback.
- Tracked project and team member performance closely to quickly intervene in mistakes or delays.
Studio Event Coordinator
AKQA
04.2018 - 10.2020
- Coordinated schedules and timelines for large studio and client events.
- Managed event logistics and operations.
- Supported senior leadership by developing status reports on activities related to planning, scheduling, cancellation, inquiries, resourcing, risk mitigation, and proposal development for various events.
- Implemented protocols and procedures to effectively manage planning process.
- Negotiated contracts with venues, vendors and suppliers to obtain best rates and services.
- Coordinated travel and accommodations for event attendees.
- Monitored and controlled event expenditures to meet budgets.
- Managed administrative logistics of events planning, event booking, and event promotions.
- Developed creative themes for events and created related activities to engage attendees.
Paralegal/ Legal Assistant
Kowan & Cordon, LLC
08.2013 - 02.2018
- Monitored multiple databases to keep track of company finances
- Planned and executed scheduled meetings with clients, including document preparation for closings of large commercial real estate and land conservation
- Prepared documents for attorney approval
- Effectively controlled the release of proprietary and confidential information for general client lists
- Prepared routine legal correspondence and memoranda for attorney partners
- Prepared correspondence, accounting and financial documents for analysis.
Brand Ambassador
KIND Snacks
05.2013 - 02.2016
- Conducted analysis to determine product needs on Georgia State campus which led to successfully introducing a healthy snack alternative to students
- Successfully led key projects which resulted in students purchasing KIND snacks outside of sponsored events
- Planned and executed partnerships with student organizations that embodied the 'KIND' mission in order to expand brand exposure, which included encouraging kindness/kind acts on campus while also creating positive, working relationships with fellow students.
Education
Neuroscience -
Georgia State University
Atlanta, GASkills
- Strategic Planning
- Cost Control
- Root Cause Analysis
- Schedule Management
- Productivity Improvement
- Procedure Development
- Project tracking
- Project Planning
- Budgeting and forecasting
- Agile Methodology
- Performance Improvements
- Scope Management
Interests
Timeline
Project Manager
AKQA
10.2020 - Current
Studio Event Coordinator
AKQA
04.2018 - 10.2020
Paralegal/ Legal Assistant
Kowan & Cordon, LLC
08.2013 - 02.2018
Brand Ambassador
KIND Snacks
05.2013 - 02.2016
Neuroscience -
Georgia State University
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