Qualifications Summary
Amanda Pain is a freelance writer with expertise in social services, public health and international development who helps organizations bridge message and mission. She has expertise in academic and content writing, research, journalism, project management, social marketing and market research. She is passionate about creating content for organizations focused on giving back and solving world problems. Learn more about Amanda’s skills, read her portfolio and testimonials from her former employers and colleagues.
Professional Experience
Freelance Writer: Bridging Message and Mission, http://amandapain.com February 2016- Present
- B2B content writing, case studies and white papers with Pixel Theory Inc.
- Content marketing, University of Washington, DEOHS
- Issue briefs, marketing materials, DevSmart Group
- E-Newsletters and Web content for Global Washington
- News and Article Writing for Humanosphere
- Grant writing for Path from Poverty
- Personal Blog The Write Way
Project Officer, Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation December 2013- February 2016
- Furthered mission to improve the health of world populations through managing research teams
- Co-author on eight academic publications for The Global Burden of Disease Study
Marketing Intern, Wellpass January 2013- May 2013
- Created social marketing materials for smoking cessation and diabetes awareness interventions
- Conducted market research for NACCHOon use of text messages during a pandemic
Program Manager, Office of International Medicine Programs, GWU October 2008-May 2011
- Organized medical mission trips to rural Haiti, and professional trainings for physicians all over the world
- Designed marketing materials for programs training for foreign physicians and medical student exchange
Volunteer Experience
- E-Marketing Manager, Association of Women in Communications Seattle, October 2017 – present
- Peace Corps Volunteer, Uzbekistan 2003-2005. Taught English, gender studies and health
Previous Experience
- Grants Manager for The George Washington University
- Policy and Advocacy Intern for Women’s Law Project
- Case Worker for chronically homeless fort Horizon House
Education
George Washington University August 2009 – May 2013
Master’s in Public Health (Health Communications and Social Marketing)
University of Pennsylvania August 2006 – May 2008
Master’s in Social Work
Marquette University August 1998 – May 2002
BA in Communications, Journalism major with History minor