Amanda Crater
B.A.in American Studies from University of California (2004), Media Relations and Branding Specialist/Financial Writer at CCG Investor Relations (2008-2009), Marketing Director at California Council on Economic Education since 2008.
| Headline: | Entrepreneur |
| Website: | http://www.cratercom.com |
| Skills: | Business, Copy Writing, Design, Editing, Entrepreneurship, Event planning, Graphic design, Guerrilla marketing, Languages, Leadership, Marketing, Public Relations, Public speaking, System Administration, Viral marketing, Web design, Windows, Windows applications, Writing |
| Location: | Sunset Beach, CA |
| Groups: | 2010 Business Plan Competition at The Paul Merage School of Business |
| Interested in: | Brainstorming, Finding business partners, Finding cofounders, Finding team mates, Meeting new people, Professional opportunities, Promoting my startups, Recruiting for my startup |
| Tags: | amanda crater, branding, entrepreneur, green, green conferences, los angeles, marketing, public relations, renewable energy, social media, sustainability |
| Schools: | University of California System - Berkeley |
WORK EXPERIENCE
| Employer: | California Council on Economic Education (CCEE), Los Angeles |
| Position: | Marketing Director |
| Time period: | February 2008 - Present |
| Description: |
Plan and implement media relations and marketing campaigns to increase organizational visibility Secure regular media coverage around program events, including placements in the Los Angeles Times, San Jose Mercury News, Sacramento Bee, San Diego Tribune, NPR, CBS and more Write news releases and facilitate team outreach efforts among PR executives and Board members in support of CCEE; cultivate relationships with potential supporters such as Yahoo! Finance and the California Department of Corporations |
| Employer: | CCG Investor Relations- Strategic Communications, Los Angeles |
| Position: | Media Relations and Branding Specialist/Financial Writer |
| Time period: | March 2008 - June 2009 |
| Description: |
Developed and implemented effective media relations and strategic communications programs for clients in fast-paced agency environment, averaging 170 billable hours per month Effective pitching to top-tier and trade media led to several placements per month per client Established relationships with growing base of media contacts and C-level executives; designed and managed branding/messaging initiatives Wrote and edited marketing communications material including collateral, news releases, annual reports and Web copy as well as CEO conference call scripts and PowerPoint presentations |
| Employer: | The UCLA Foundation, Los Angeles |
| Position: | Program Coordinator/ Administrative Specialist/ Consultant |
| Time period: | July 2006 - February 2008 |
| Description: |
Recruited by associate executive director for editorial, event and program support, particularly writing projects Implemented new style for Board of Directors meeting minutes; regular interaction with business, community and University leadership Composed, fact-checked and proofread correspondence on behalf of University leadership and donor-volunteers Successfully managed multiple administrative and accounting responsibilities, completing assignments on deadline in the face of frequent interruptions and shifting priorities |
| Employer: | Star Education |
| Position: | After-school Teacher |
| Time period: | September 2004 - June 2006 |
| Employer: | National Youth and Student Peace Coalition, Berkeley, CA |
| Position: | International Spokesperson/Media Committee Member |
| Time period: | December 2002 - March 2003 |
| Description: |
Coordinated press coverage of March 5, 2003 “Books Not Bombs” international student strike as part of national, volunteer media committee and was elected as one of two international spokespeople Composed talking points and articulated coalition’s message to media, including live studio appearance on CNN and quotations in the Washington Post, Los Angeles Times and several radio appearances |
EDUCATION
| University: | University of California System - Berkeley |
| Time period: | 2004 |
| Degree: | American Studies, BA |
INFORMATION
| Hobbies: | Reading, writing, body surfing, dance, nature, interior decor and graphic design. |
Amanda's Startups (2)
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Mayibuye
Mayibuye helps keep disadvantaged South African youth off the streets, by providing a space for them to come together to learn and exchange ideas though dance and performing arts.
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The Grassroots Sustainability Initiative
The GSI is an education startup changing the world by linking existing grassroots initiatives into a national vision for sustainability infrastructure through social media and community organizing.
