Meet a Member: Amanda Schank
Amanda Schank, Marketing Manager, Sellen
Years of Experience in the A/E/C Industry: 6 years
Total Years of Experience: 6 years

How long have you been an SMPS member? 2 years. I have been involved in SMPS activities for 4 years prior to that, my colleague was a member.
Why did you join SMPS? To increase my learning and networking opportunities
What services does your firm provide? General contractor
What are your firm’s target markets? Healthcare, Arts/Non-Profits, Education, Office, Life Sciences, Mixed-Use
Where do you draw inspiration from? My colleagues. I have been lucky enough to have some great mentors and work with highly talented people whose drive for excellence inspires my own.
What ability or skill do you most wish you had (that you don't have already)? Public speaking
What led you to professional services marketing? I graduated with a degree in journalism and wanted to do something that used the same skillsets but would be a definite change from news reporting. Marketing allowed me to apply my writing and interviewing skills in a different way while remaining on the communications career path.
