Let's Work Together

Amanda Elliott  has nearly a decade of experience interviewing some of the most successful entrepreneurs and businesses in Chicago and nationally like Sam Yagan, Co-Founder of OkCupid and serial entrepreneur, Katy Lynch. One entrepreneur, Lisa Nation, Co-Founder of the LISA app and winner of the Up-and-Comer 2017 Chicago Innovation Award said, "She told my story perfectly... the response, to date, was the most well-received PR we have ever had."

Education

Calvin College
2008-2012

Bachelor of Arts in Organizational Communications, Minor: Journalism

DePaul University
2019

Integrated Marketing Communications Certificate


Skills

  • Client Portfolio Management 
  • PR and Social Media Outreach
  • C-Suite Level Interaction 
  • Social Media Management 
  • Content Creation 
  • WordPress
  • Adobe Photoshop, Premiere Pro and Canva
  • Mailchimp 
  • Digital Outreach 
  • Business Proposals and Presentations 
  • Financial Forecasting

Experience

Director of Marketing & Strategic Partnerships

Questar, 2021-2023

  • Manage operations related to GoTraveler app and linear channel. 
  • Manage to increase brand awareness in the B2B and B2C space and help in establishing it as a viable consumer brand in the digital space
  • Strategizes and manages social media content for 3 brands including influencer campaigns and collaborating with producers and partners
  • Secure news coverage with B2B publications, newsletter placement, commercials, and banner ads by building relationships with clients and brands

Marketing Manager

Questar, 2019-2021

  • Led the YouTube team and manages two channels by scheduling content and working with creative thumbnails 
  • Increased monthly revenue by 3-4x
  • Developed a Roku advertising strategy that led to 100K+ OTT app downloads in 6 months with an average CPI (cost per install) of $.12 and the top 5 travel apps on Roku
  • Worked with Redbox on a targeted integrated marketing campaign, increasing total watch hours by 1,200 percent and viewers by 2,135 percent

TV & Film Specialist

Questar, 2019

  • Led Facebook Marketing for GoTraveler, including Facebook ad campaigns, content calendars, and content creation. 

Marketing Coordinator

Co-Optim, 2018

  • Planned 50 events by pitching 80 hyperlocal and national client organizations such as American Marketing Association, and created relationships with community leaders and entrepreneurs
  • Enhanced brand recognition by partnering with Chanel
  • Pioneered PR efforts that led to an article and featured placements 

Marketing Coordinator

PreScouter, 2016-2017

  • Hired and trained 20+ Ph.D. researchers to double monthly thought leadership articles on emerging technology, helping industry leaders understand technical advances better
  • Piloted a strategic plan for a niche food and beverage industry by working with a subject matter expert on guest blog posts and securing a spot to speak at a top conference
  • Managed newsletters that reached 100k+ industry leaders monthly
  • Increased C-Suite clientele by 40 percent by analyzing data and building credibility with a GE Healthcare partnership

Founder

Windy City Cosmo, 2015-present

  • Manage client engagements, interactions, and partnerships 
  • Assist and encourage professionals to explore Chicago, build relationships with up-and-coming female tech entrepreneurs and brands
  • Collaborate with brands to tell their stories through Instagram and blog posts
  • Pitched and interviewed emerging entrepreneurs who later developed award-winning startups in Chicago, as well as subject matter experts, and media tycoons like the former editor of Vogue Paris.

Selected Clients

Co-Optim x Chanel - Partnerships, PR, and Influencer Launch Party

HBO - Freelance Writing

The Muse - Freelance Writing

Using Format