Amanda Whitson

Experience

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  Experiential marketing

  Aug 2011 - Nov 2017

  Independent Contractor

  Tour Manager, Market/Field Manager, Sales & Demo Rep, Trade Show Promotional model, Auto Show Rep & Manager, Team Lead, Brand Ambassador Select Accomplishments:• Highest customer retention in Kia Auto Shows Ride & Drive• Exceeded Verizon client goals across the board of B2B marketing events, resulting in an extension of 2 months of events.Some brands/events represented: Indy Car, Mentos, Google, Adidas, Hess, Dreamworks, Nintendo Wii, PGA Tour, Garnier Fructis, WWE, Red bull, MnM mascot, Publix, Best Buy, Ghiradelli Chocolate, Slim Fast, PNC Bank, Cartoon Network, Underarmour, Juguard, Toyota, Chevrolet, & more Show less

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  Feld Entertainment

  Nov 2017 - Mar 2020

  Tour Business Manager

  Financial Manager for Disney on Ice, Sesame Street Live, Feld Motorsports, & Marvel; work directly with venues to handle financial settlement & box office sales, ensuring all parties adhere to the provisions of the contract; International & Domestic routes/currencies; handle Paymaster payroll; monitor actual vs budgeted costs; review & validate box office statements documenting ticket sales; manage, control, and maintain a full account of all local show expenses, taxes, performer fees, & more.Select Accomplishments:• Approximate 23% reduced actual costs vs budgeted within first year• Promoted to international route after just one year of domestic settlements • Increased rating of life on the road Show less

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  Jurassic Quest

  Jun 2021 - now

  Run the show floor; Interview/orientation/new hire documents for potential candidates; handle disciplinary paperwork via Trak Star; point of contact for PR and media onsite; point of contact for hotel booking; crew mediator; lead crew meetings; evaluation of employees; write policy & SOPs; End of Show reports.Select Accomplishments:• Highest retention rate of employees across all tours • Record high of revenue hit in 2021• Assisted in new policy of payroll & credit card reconciliation rolled out• Promoted within 6 months of hire to Show Manager (from Finance Manager) Show less

  • Finance Manager

    Jan 2021 - now

  • Show Manager

    Jun 2021 - Apr 2022