Amber Shaputis

Ambitious, adventure-seeking dreamer.

Chicago native with a passion for grassroots marketing and big ideas.

Fueled by music and live entertainment experiences.

Water obsessed sunseeker.

Health & fitness enthusiast & action sports junkie.

Future world traveler.

Social media advocate.

Pretend rockstar.

Entrepreneurial spirit.

Lover of running, the outdoors, live entertainment, art, culture, athleticism, brainstorming, networking, humor, optimism, grill food, innovative marketing and positive attitudes.

Also a big fan of Red Bull, french bulldogs, Pearl Jam, Jeeps, and sushi.

Amber M. Shaputis

630.608.8703 | amberputis@gmail.com | http://flavors.me/ambershaputis

Ambitious and self-motivated. Marketing and branding professional.

Employment

Sun Tan City | Chattanooga, TN | Brand Sales Manager | November 2011-Present

• Responsible for establishing and maintaining relationships with local businesses, communicating potential partnerships with the marketing department, as well as create, initiate and drive all marketing strategies within the greater Chattanooga market.

• Oversee and run social media outlets specific to SunTanCity Chattanooga including but not limited to Facebook and Twitter.

• Work closely with the salon owners and marketing team in Knoxville to ensure an effective marketing strategy aligns with those in East Tennessee, North Carolina and Georgia.

• Staff, train and manage marketing interns to serve as a local representation within their assigned territory.

Red Bull North America | Carbondale, IL | Student Brand Manager | January 2010-May 2011

• Generated brand awareness on campus at Southern Illinois University through unique marketing efforts and events.

• Coordinated with the St. Louis team in implementing and executing national events as well as supported the national marketing team in Red Bull branded events.

• Worked closely with the Field Marketing Specialist and Field Marketing Manager to ensure the most effective impact when targeting new consumers in the local market.

Woodlands Golf Club and Banquet Facility | Alton, IL |Bartender | August 2009-January 2011

• Provided bartending services for the bar and banquet facility.

• Assistance with special events such as wedding receptions, work parties, benefits and fundraisers.

Pinch Penny Pub & Copper Dragon | Carbondale, IL | Bartender | October 2008-May 2009

• Assisted with concert venues and provided bartending services.

• Obtained hands on experience in a fast paced, college/young adult atmosphere. Gained understanding of liquors, beers and wines.

• Completed training program; TIPS certified.

Yorkville Family Practice | Yorkville, IL| Customer Service Representative | June 2006-August 2007

• Assisted the practice with “going green” in the transition of paper charts to an electronic health record system.

• Provided exceptional customer service; answered telephones, filing, scheduled appointments, assisted patients with follow up care.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Speech Communications with a specialization in Public Relations

Southern Illinois University Carbondale, Carbondale IL, 62901 Graduated May 2011

• Fall 2009-Spring 2011: Public Relations Student Society of America

Active member of the publicity committee, campus relations committee and event planning committee,

• Fall 2009: Head of Publicity Committee in charge of managing a team of eight to help coordinate and execute promotional activities to help promote our chapter.

• Fall 2010: Awarded “Best Social Networker”.

• August 2009-May 2010: Campus secretary for the College of Applied Sciences and Arts.

Volunteer Activities

• Exchange Club of Naperville Rib Fest| Fundraiser for Child Abuse Prevention| Naperville, IL| July 2011

• VNA of Fox Valley| Fundraising event for Healthy Families America| Aurora, IL | July 2010

Awards

Red Bull North America

• Selected as one of the top Student Brand Managers across the nation as a member of “The Cabal”, representing the top 5% of all Student Brand Managers in the United States.

• Selected to redevelop the Collegiate Breakout Workshop presentation to be used in a collegiate marketing campaign for universities across the Midwest.

• Successfully completed a “Plan in Hand” for Southern Illinois University to be used in a National Consumer Collecting Workshop.

• Fall 2011 - Received Best Practice for utilizing social media outlets.

• January 2012, I created a 90-day sampling plan for Muscle Milk Atlanta to share my approach as how to increase brand awareness, drive product trial and sales, and execute premium, top notch sampling efforts and events. The plan was to be utilized from March 5, 2012 - May 31, 2012.