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
Digital Marketing Specialist
•	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
Virtus Partners, LLC
https://www.linkedin.com/company/virtus-partners-llc
Data Analyst
•       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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American Marketing Association
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Director of Communications
•	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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The National Society of Collegiate Scholars
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Secretary/ Treasurer
•	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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Marketing and Finance
Bachelor of Business Administration
C. T. Bauer College of Business, University of Houston
Design and Applied Arts
Associates of Arts
Lone Star College- Cyfair
3.9 GPA
Dean's List- Fall 2009, Spring 2010, Fall 2010 and Spring 2011
Graduated with Honors- Cum Laude
University of Houston
Crusaders Ministry
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Media Relations Coordinator
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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Grace Zuniga
Arts Administrator
Houston, TX
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Alyson Sartorius
Creative Director at SPB Hospitality
Greater Houston
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Kevin Aigbedion
Creative Entrepreneur
Houston, TX
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Isaiah Turman
Student at University of Houston Victoria
Houston, TX
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Jordan Leon
Marketing Coordinator
Houston, TX
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Kevin Moreno
Biologist
Houston, TX
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Brenda Browder
Study at University of Houston-Victoria
Wharton, TX
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Loveth Rajis
Doctor at Ambless pharmacy/ Clinical Research Associate
Katy, TX
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Sydney Steib
Branch Ambassador at Capital One
Katy, TX
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David McDowell
Technical Support Analyst at ProIncident, Inc
Houston, TX
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Priscilla Newman
Vice President,
Organizational Financial Wellness Relationship Manager at PNC
Tinley Park, IL
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Matthew Hill, MBA
Accounting Consultant
Greater Houston
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Tracy Britt
Human Resources Manager at TeDan Surgical Innovations
Houston, TX
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Heather Hancock
Human Resources at Amran Instrument Transformers
Pearland, TX
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Henry Godwin
Petroleum Engineer
Katy, TX
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Alison Roberto
Director / Creative Director / AlisonRoberto.com
Los Angeles, CA
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Blair Miller
Founder & CEO, Chaos Creators Entertainment
Nashville, TN
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Danny Byerley
Creative Director & Owner's Rep, ByerleyXPS
Burbank, CA
https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulebuckley
Paul Buckley
2x Emmy Nominated | STRATEGY | CONTENT | SOCIAL |
Los Angeles Metropolitan Area
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Lisa Lewis
Creative Director & Writer | Expert in Entertainment Branding, Marketing & Creative Strategy
New York, NY
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Financial Analyst Club Worldwide
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Corporate Communications
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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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