Amanda Shafer

Experience

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  Web Design, Self-employed

  Jan 2000 - Jan 2009

  Web Designer

  Manage multiple client projects from start to finish - build, design, and deploy websites for clientsTrain client on use of content management systemsTroubleshoot client issues and provide technical supportMaintain up-to-date web content.

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  IUP Archaeological Services

  Aug 2001 - May 2004

  Archaeological Technician

  Participated in CRM excavations throughout Western PennsylvaniaParticipated in archaeological lab workPrepared and wrote portions of project reportsCreated numerous web pages for various projectsAssisted with organization and setup of Byways to the Past ConferenceManaged small groups and teams at Byways to the Past Conference Assisted in minor computer repair

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  Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission

  May 2004 - May 2009

  Manage 1,000+ Web pages while working with numerous individuals responsible for content creation.Manage social media outreach for the agency including Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, Blogger and Flickr.Chair Web Team Committee meetings Digitized archaeological and historic site locations into Bureau’s Geographic Information SystemProvided technical assistance to Bureau staff and public in use of Bureau’s data and internet-based GISAssisted with PowerPoint presentations for conferences,Attend tradeshows and conferences

  • Webmaster

    Jan 2008 - May 2009

  • GIS Analyst

    May 2004 - Jan 2008
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  Creative Midtown

  Jun 2008 - Dec 2015

  Independent Business Owner

  Creative Midtown was a small business based in midtown Harrisburg and specialized in websites and media placement for small local business, non-profits, and community organizations.

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  Pennsylvania NewsMedia Association (PNA)

  May 2009 - Apr 2015

  Project Coordinator, Web/Interactive

  Work with staff to determine best use and presentation of business productsCoordinate all web and interactive projectsParticipate on committee to plan and organize staff eventsAssist member services department at company eventsMaintain web presence for three entitiesTrain staff on use of content management systemMaintain and upgrade web content management system (Sitefinity)Write custom web programs.

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  McCormick Taylor, Inc.

  Apr 2015 - Jan 2021

  Web Designer

  Develops, coordinates and maintains websites and other digital products for the transportation industry in Pennsylvania, Ohio, Maryland and Virginia. Ms. Shafer provides technical, design, online advertising and email marketing support as needed on numerous transportation and planning projects.

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  Rolka Loube LLC

  Feb 2021 - now

  Business Analyst

  Provides an important function for the Project Management Office (PMO) group during the project management cycle. Responsible for working collaboratively with the business units, end users and stakeholders and performs the role as a conduit to the information technology team. These responsibilities include analyzing project needs requirements gathering, documentation, support, and quality management by developing test scripts, as well as coordinating tracking, and documenting testing.