Amber Bridges
Gastonia,NC
Summary
Dedicated Economic Development professional with a history of meeting department goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best improve and grow the cities economy.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Economic Development Specialist
City Of Gastonia
05.2023 - Current
- Strengthened regional partnerships with key stakeholders to advance collaborative economic goals.
- Built relationships with business owners, organizations and other entities to generate awareness of city programs and tools.
- Assessed proposals and applications and determined eligibility for city financial programs, alignment with program guidelines and project feasibility.
Technical Support Specialist
LPL Financial
06.2021 - 05.2023
- Managed projects from procurement to completion.
- Scheduled and facilitated meetings between project stakeholders to discuss deliverables, schedules and conflicts.
- Modified and directed project plans to meet organizational needs.
Marketing Specialist
Kageyamber Pins
01.2021 - 05.2023
- Built business to 1600 customers in less than 2 years by implementing effective marketing and customer engagement plans.
- Developed and initiated projects, managed costs, and monitored performance.
- Monitored trends in social media, industry and competitive landscape to create new material.
Network Technician
Global Linking Solutions
10.2018 - 06.2021
- Troubleshot hardware and software to determine and rectify network problems.
- Fostered relationships with vendors to promote positive working relationships.
- Identified and immediately resolved issues with network devices.
Social Media Administrator
golerna.com
07.2018 - 09.2018
- Created customized marketing materials to increase product awareness.
- Created content strategies for digital media.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration, Marketing
University of North Carolina
Charlotte12.2021
Associate of Science -
Gaston College
Dallas, NC05.2018
Skills
- Project Planning
- Entrepreneurship Support
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Presentations
- Business Attraction
- Client Relations
- Project Management
- Special Event Planning
Certification
- Basic Economic Development Course Certification, UNC School of Government, August 3, 2023
- Foundational Certification of Agile Scrum (FCAS), CareerSprints - March 13 2023 - March 13 2025
- Leadership Gaston Certificate of Completion, Gaston Business Association, November 30, 2023
Timeline
Economic Development Specialist
City Of Gastonia
05.2023 - Current
Technical Support Specialist
LPL Financial
06.2021 - 05.2023
Marketing Specialist
Kageyamber Pins
01.2021 - 05.2023
Network Technician
Global Linking Solutions
10.2018 - 06.2021
Social Media Administrator
golerna.com
07.2018 - 09.2018
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration, Marketing
University of North Carolina
Associate of Science -
Gaston College
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