Writing the marketing story for your company or career. <<amanda@grammardocs.com>>
Phoenix, Arizona Area
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- Chief of Staff at The Grammar Doctors, LLC
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- Recruiting and Retention Specialist, Senior at Arizona State University
- Staffing Manager at ACT-1 Personnel
- Student Employment Coordinator at Collins College
- Associate Director of Admissions at Prescott College
- Senior Admissions Counselor at Prescott College
- Admissions Counselor at Prescott College
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- Prescott College
- Medaille College
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Amanda Collins’s Summary
With a knack for the written word and an eagle eye for mistakes, I was born to be a writer. In fact, as a child, it was often suggested that's what I should do - or at least teach English. Alas, I didn't see the career in writing, so I went a completely different direction, getting a B.S. in child development.
While in college, I began an extremely part-time résumé design business, Career Oriented, while I worked full time as a nanny and then entered into higher education admissions and marketing. At a number of colleges and universites, I became the go-to copywriter and copyeditor. I created and maintained Web sites, sales e-mails, brochures, and student newsletters. I also reviewed résumés as a member of various hiring committees.
In 2006, I gathered up my talents and morphed Career Oriented into The Grammar Doctors. Through this company, I help business owners, writers, and job seekers create and edit targeted writing to get them business, readers, or careers. I also provide coaching on marketing and job-seeking strategies, and we've recently added outplacement services to assist transitioning employees in a new economy.
I practice what I preach by appearing at networking events in scrubs with a stethoscope and prescription pad at the ready. Even my toddler son thinks my other name (besides Mom) is The Grammar Doctor!
Amanda Collins’s Specialties:
editing and proofreading, résumé writing and design, recruitment and retention, systems critique and creation, business marketing, event coordination, staff training and management, customer service orientation, recruiting / hiring
Amanda Collins’s Experience
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Chief of Staff
The Grammar Doctors, LLC
(Consumer Services industry)
January 2006 — Present (3 years 7 months)
The Grammar Doctors provides strategic direction to differentiate businesses and individuals through targeted marketing copywriting and copyediting. In a new economy, it is imperative that you stand out from your competition – and words help you do that! We create and edit copy for Web sites, marketing collateral, blogs, articles, résumés, and books, always incorporating your goals and objectives to reach your target audience. In addition, we partner with HR departments to offer a smooth transition for displaced employees, providing career consulting and résumé design.
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Recruiting and Retention Specialist, Senior
Arizona State University
(Educational Institution; Higher Education industry)
October 2006 — July 2008 (1 year 10 months)
Directed recruitment efforts for the College of Teacher Education and Leadership’s bachelor, master, and doctoral programs. Visited Phoenix-area K-12 schools, career fairs, and community colleges to share the college. Built full recruiting/marketing plan for the college, implementing a cultural shift from university-based to college-based recruiting.
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Staffing Manager
ACT-1 Personnel
(Privately Held; Staffing and Recruiting industry)
August 2005 — December 2005 (5 months)
Created relationships with area business owners and HR departments to match appropriate candidates to open positions. Interviewed and wrote résumés for candidates, highlighting professional capabilities.
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Student Employment Coordinator
Collins College
(Educational Institution; Higher Education industry)
January 2005 — July 2005 (7 months)
Designed a complete in-school job search system – including résumé writing/critique, interviewing techniques, and career coaching – for student population of 1,700+. Taught résumé-writing workshops and assisted students in updating their résumés for job searches.
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Associate Director of Admissions
Prescott College
(Educational Institution; Higher Education industry)
July 2004 — December 2004 (6 months)
Assisted Director in forecasting enrollment goals, including using financial aid leveraging to increase applications. Wrote, edited, and maintained copy for Admissions pages of college Web site and all external admissions correspondence. Adhered to all FERPA regulations. Trained and supervised staff of three.
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Senior Admissions Counselor
Prescott College
(Educational Institution; Higher Education industry)
February 2003 — June 2004 (1 year 5 months)
Designed innovative ways to meet admissions goals with a limited budget of $200,000, which included all travel and outreach plus most publications. Liaison between Admissions and Dean’s office while Director of Admissions position was vacant. Monitored paperwork for applying and enrolled international students.
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Admissions Counselor
Prescott College
(Educational Institution; Higher Education industry)
July 2000 — January 2003 (2 years 7 months)
Created recruitment campaigns for freshmen and transfer students, on campus and in assigned regional territory. Reviewed applications to the college and advised denied/deferred applicants. Solo admissions counselor for six months during turnover/hiring cycle.
