Amanda Styron

Experience

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  Beverly Hills Courier

  Aug 2006 - Apr 2007

  Associate Editor

  Managed production staff, freelance writers and advertising team for monthly publication of glossy print magazine in conjunction with Beverly Hills Courier. Oversaw entire publishing process, from planning stages to research, writing and editing; from page layout to photo editing, production and final proofs. Also contributed feature articles and reviews for both magazine and newspaper on regular basis.

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  Paramount Pictures

  Apr 2007 - Jun 2009

  Publicity Assistant, Copywriter

  Contributed to various components of national publicity campaigns for such Paramount films as "Transformers,"​ "GI Joe,"​ "Shrek,"​ and "Bee Movie,"​ among many others. From conception to premiere, provided support to team of publicity executives by scheduling talent and press for all major events, simultaneously overseeing collection and distribution of publicity breaks for multiple projects, writing press releases, conducting market research, as well as handling talent and press for major events, such as press junkets, premieres and screenings. Later transitioned to contract position as PR writer where I provided content management and editing services, facilitated talent approvals, and copy edited press kit materials on the following films: "Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa"​, "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button"​, "The Soloist"​, "Star Trek"​, "G.I. Joe"​, "Transformers 2," and more. Show less

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  Stander Productions

  Jun 2008 - Jul 2014

  Copywriter, Associate Producer

  Acted as staff writer and creative/development consultant for boutique production company and marketing agency. Services provided include: copywriting, ghostwriting, research and development of potential TV/film concepts, script doctoring and coverage, market analysis and production of nearly all corresponding pitch materials. As key member of the Stander Productions team involved in the initial development and pitch of "Crowded House" series, promoted to associate producer for pilot episode, which was successfully picked up by HGTV in 2013. Show less

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  7570 Inc

  Feb 2009 - Jun 2011

  Marketing Assistant

  Under leading executive at premiere entertainment consulting agency, contributed to success of national and international film marketing campaigns with such major studios as Sony Pictures, Dreamworks, Paramount, CBS Films, MGM and Miramax, to name a few. Conducted market research, tracking analysis, and creative input, as well as copywriting and proofreading for promotional campaign materials.

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  Freelance

  Jun 2011 - now

  Provide creative consulting, writing and editing services (i.e. copywriting, ghostwriting, proofreading, line editing), strategic brand management, content planning, social media management and other professional services to executives, individuals and companies in need of a skilled wordsmith with excellent analytical and marketing savvy. Monitor and manage upper-level university students and individuals to improve academic and professional standing via academic counseling, organization services, strategic planning, writing instruction and assistance, editing, individual feedback, and supplemental study materials with original content. Have worked with students and clients of all ages in nearly all subjects, most notably humanities and socials sciences.

  • Editor + Writer

    Jan 2014 - now

  • Academic Advisor

    Jun 2011 - Jul 2015
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  Young Writers Workshop, John Fowles Center-Orange High School Literacies Partnership

  Feb 2015 - May 2015

  Writing Instructor

  Organized and co-led the Spring 2015 Young Writers Workshop in conjunction with Chapman University's John Fowles Center Literacies Partnership with Orange High School, which provides neighboring high school students with writing instruction, mentorship and workshop opportunities in a unique, collegial writing community to call their own. Built, designed and managed the Young Writers Workshop Blog and Twitter account, resources that offer inspiration, guidance and supplemental tools for students beyond our classroom walls. Show less

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  Upward Bound Westminster

  Jun 2015 - Jul 2015

  Writing Instructor, Senior Seminar

  Developed original Writing/Composition curriculum with multi-modal, interdisciplinary approach for first generation high school students preparing for college-level writing courses. Incorporated digital technology, web content, film/documentary, group discussions, music, and visual art--in addition to traditional literary/philosophical material--to increase student engagement and overall intellectual enrichment.

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  University of California, Riverside

  Jan 2016 - now

  Teaching Assistant (TA)

  -Intro to Close Reading (CLA001)-Intro to Mythology (CLA040)-Reading World Literature (CPLT002)-Intro to Linguistics (LING020)-Grammar (LING021)-Ancient Civilizations: Greece (CLA010B)