Amanda Afadapa
Digital Marketing Specialist at Growthli
Creative Director
I am a creative director & multimedia content creator working with lifestyle and entertainment brands. I work with brands on creative campaign projects & photoshoots to encourage diversity and better representation of women in various forms of media.

I am the host and creator of Intimate Talk Podcast, a podcast created for women with the intention of creating a safe space to learn and speak about self-love, care, pleasure and relationships through raw, transparent and candid conversations and stories. Available on iTunes, Spotify, Google Play and everywhere podcasts live.

Available for contract and consultation opportunities. Email me at hello@amandaiam.com
Growthli
•	Built and managed ad campaign systems such as PPC and Facebook ads from lead generation to intended goal with 35% conversion rate.
•	Implemented new competitive analysis and consumer trend reports to increase quarterly sales by 17%.
•	Grew blog from zero to 10,000 visits/month in nine months.
•	Produced and submitted weekly reports outlining progress against KPI objectives.
•	Managed team of six to generate original content and moderate online community members.
Houston, Texas Area
Digital Marketing Specialist
Virtus Partners, LLC
https://www.linkedin.com/company/virtus-partners-llc
•       Monitored funds with over three billion dollars in net asset value to ensure all cash, trades, and other deal activity were updated and recorded properly
•	Increased portfolio profit by 85% and performance by 92% through researching daily cash discrepancies and rebuilding system procedures
•	Prepared and reviewed daily compliance, cash and P&L reports for reconciliation, using advanced Excel spreadsheet functions.
•	Collaborated with internal analysts, IT administration and project managers to ensure accuracy of transaction flow and proper communication among different departments
•	Maintained international clientele relationships with portfolio managers, underwriters, investors, rating agencies and other related third parties
Houston, Texas Area
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Data Analyst
American Marketing Association
https://www.linkedin.com/company/american-marketing-association
•	Promoted energy conservation by transforming and designing the ‘AMAGram’ from paper to an electronic newsletter reaching over 50 members
•	Coordinated distribution of flyers and promotional materials of events that raised approximately $4000 in funds
•	Maintained and updated social media such as Facebook, Twitter and official website
•	Developed email marketing strategies which increased subscriptions and engagement by 80% which resulted in local media coverage
University of Houston
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Director of Communications
The National Society of Collegiate Scholars
https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-national-society-of-collegiate-scholars
•	Organized fundraising activities such as bake sales, events and recruitment of sponsors which resulted in over $5000 raised for the organization
•	Prepared statements and detailed analysis of budgets and expenses
•	Organized and wrote communication materials such as meeting minutes, speeches and official letters
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Secretary/ Treasurer
Bachelor of Business Administration
Marketing and Finance
C. T. Bauer College of Business, University of Houston
Associates of Arts
3.9 GPA
Dean's List- Fall 2009, Spring 2010, Fall 2010 and Spring 2011
Design and Applied Arts
Lone Star College- Cyfair
University of Houston
Graduated with Honors- Cum Laude
Crusaders Ministry
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I coordinate and design all public relations materials and marketing collaterals for the Ministry. I also manage production of advertisements and social media engagement.
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Media Relations Coordinator
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Houston, TX
Grace Zuniga
Arts Administrator
https://www.linkedin.com/in/alysonsartorius
Greater Houston
Alyson Sartorius
Creative Director at SPB Hospitality
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Houston, TX
Kevin Aigbedion
Creative Entrepreneur
https://www.linkedin.com/in/isaiah-turman-275b94104
Houston, TX
Isaiah Turman
Student at University of Houston Victoria
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jordannleon
Houston, TX
Jordan Leon
Marketing Coordinator
https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-moreno-379ab3111
Houston, TX
Kevin Moreno
Biologist
https://www.linkedin.com/in/brenda-browder-2a7933179
Wharton, TX
Brenda Browder
Study at University of Houston-Victoria
https://www.linkedin.com/in/loveth-rajis-4443b167
Katy, TX
Loveth Rajis
Doctor at Ambless pharmacy/ Clinical Research Associate
https://www.linkedin.com/in/sydney-steib-2857a09a
Katy, TX
Sydney Steib
Branch Ambassador at Capital One
https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-mcdowell-ab962165
Houston, TX
David McDowell
Technical Support Analyst at ProIncident, Inc
https://www.linkedin.com/in/priscilla-newman-a95927163
Tinley Park, IL
Priscilla Newman
Vice President,
Organizational Financial Wellness Relationship Manager at PNC
https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthewhill22
Greater Houston
Matthew Hill, MBA
Accounting Consultant
https://www.linkedin.com/in/tracy-britt-391532110
Houston, TX
Tracy Britt
Human Resources Manager at TeDan Surgical Innovations
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Pearland, TX
Heather Hancock
Human Resources at Amran Instrument Transformers
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Katy, TX
Henry Godwin
Petroleum Engineer
https://www.linkedin.com/in/alisonroberto
Los Angeles, CA
Alison Roberto
Director / Creative Director / AlisonRoberto.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/blairhmiller
Nashville, TN
Blair Miller
Founder & CEO, Chaos Creators Entertainment
https://www.linkedin.com/in/dbyerley
Burbank, CA
Danny Byerley
Creative Director & Owner's Rep, ByerleyXPS
https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulebuckley
Los Angeles Metropolitan Area
Paul Buckley
2x Emmy Nominated | STRATEGY | CONTENT | SOCIAL |
https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisa-lewis-creative-director-writer
New York, NY
Lisa Lewis
Creative Director & Writer | Expert in Entertainment Branding, Marketing & Creative Strategy
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Social Media Marketing Group by Connect365.io
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Finance Resume Book
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Entrepreneur's Network = Eprenz.com
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University of Houston
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