Amanda Jasper has over 7 years of experience in communications and public relations. She is currently the Director of Corporate Communications at NewGround, where she manages all internal and external communications including proposals, press releases, social media, and thought leadership content. Previously she held communications roles at NewGround and GSK, and interned at ROi focusing on marketing, social media, and event planning. She has a Bachelor's degree in Strategic Communication from Maryville University, where she graduated with honors.
Amanda Jasper has over 7 years of experience in communications and public relations. She is currently the Director of Corporate Communications at NewGround, where she manages all internal and external communications including proposals, press releases, social media, and thought leadership content. Previously she held communications roles at NewGround and GSK, and interned at ROi focusing on marketing, social media, and event planning. She has a Bachelor's degree in Strategic Communication from Maryville University, where she graduated with honors.
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Amanda Jasper has over 7 years of experience in communications and public relations. She is currently the Director of Corporate Communications at NewGround, where she manages all internal and external communications including proposals, press releases, social media, and thought leadership content. Previously she held communications roles at NewGround and GSK, and interned at ROi focusing on marketing, social media, and event planning. She has a Bachelor's degree in Strategic Communication from Maryville University, where she graduated with honors.
Amanda Jasper has over 7 years of experience in communications and public relations. She is currently the Director of Corporate Communications at NewGround, where she manages all internal and external communications including proposals, press releases, social media, and thought leadership content. Previously she held communications roles at NewGround and GSK, and interned at ROi focusing on marketing, social media, and event planning. She has a Bachelor's degree in Strategic Communication from Maryville University, where she graduated with honors.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE NewGround Director of Corporate Communications January 2020 – Present • Manages proposal development and coordination • Responsible for all proposal/RFP printing & shipping • Manages all corporate communications (press releases, client profiles, articles, white papers, blogs) • Manages the internal communications plan, crisis communications plan, and brand communications plan • Serves as the main public relations contact • Develops thought leadership and research institute content • Assists with social media content management for LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter • Facilitates company editing and writing requests, including HR announcements • Manages biography/resume development • Manages speaking engagement submissions Communications Coordinator April 2019 – January 2020 • Managed proposal development and coordination • Served as the main public relations contact • Develops, writes, and edits content for all company communications, including press releases, articles, white papers, blogs, social media, internal messaging, announcements, and other writing requests • Assisted with messaging and marketing for brand refresh and new website • Interviewed subject matter experts to develop thought-leadership content • Managed internal communications plan • Created and managed monthly marketing reports • Provided sales support for business development and marketing collateral Guest Ambassador November 2016 – July 2019 • Assisted the marketing department with projects, such as writing press releases, researching and writing articles, creating social media posts, editing case studies, sending out marketing materials, and more as needed • Blended both administration and communications as the key contact for the company • Served as the face and voice of NewGround • Conducted concierge-like management of clients and guests visiting the St. Louis office • Helped plan client visits, meetings, and company events • Managed various administrative work, such as updating phone lists, maintaining supply inventory, maintaining PowerPoint construction projects, reconciling invoices, coordinating coverage scheduling, and creating HR onboarding binders for new hires
Advantage Solutions | GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) July 2015 – November 2016
Retail Sales Merchandiser Development Representative • Assisted in managing accounts for all Walmart, Target, and Schnucks stores within the St. Louis territory • Ensured store compliance on GSK products, displays, promotions, and marketing support • Collected data on competitor products, new marketing ideas, displays, and sales • Presented marketing plans and promotions to management • Communicated business plans and successes with supervisors, coworkers, and clients • Built marketing displays in stores to represent GSK’s brand and increase sales
ROi | Resource Optimization & Innovation January 2014 - May 2014
Marketing and Communication Intern • Created a strategic plan for ROi’s intranet to get employees more involved and build relationships • Developed social media integration plans, including Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn • Wrote news stories and professional bios for ROi’s intranet • Created a comprehensive event calendar and business dossiers • Researched and analyzed competitors, business partners, and existing social media accounts • Assisted in creating Healthification program to motivate employees to live a more healthy, active lifestyle
Kohl’s Department Store – Fenton May 2010 – July 2015
Sales Associate
EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE Maryville University Graduated May 2014 Bachelor of Arts in Strategic Communication • Earned the Communication Portfolio of Distinction Award, Spring 2014 • Graduated with Cum Laude honors, Spring 2014 • Maryville Pawprint Student Newspaper Staff Member, Spring 2014 • Society for Strategic Professional Communication Member, Spring 2013 • Interior Design Major, Fall 2010 - Spring 2012 • Alpha Lambda Delta Honor Society Member, Spring 2011 • Eight semesters on Maryville University’s Dean’s List, Fall 2010 – Spring 2014
