Amber Childs, MLIS, CSM

Amber Childs, MLIS, CSM has a diverse work experience spanning multiple industries and roles. Amber currently works at Amplifi as a Senior Project Manager, responsible for managing projects and overseeing their successful execution. Prior to this, they held the position of Project Manager at the same company.

Before joining Amplifi, Amber worked at Codifyd as a Project Manager/Solutions Architect, where they contributed to the implementation and management of various projects. Amber also has experience as the Director of Social Marketing and Brand Communication at StealthEnomics, where they developed and executed effective social media strategies to support marketing, customer service, and sales goals.

Amber's expertise extends to project management and system administration. Amber served as the Project Manager/System Owner at Strategic Market Alliance, leading the organization's digital transformation initiatives. Amber was also responsible for managing the company's PIM system and developing best practices for software utilization.

In the academic sector, Amber worked as an Educational Technology Librarian at Johnson C. Smith University, where they integrated technology into the classroom and managed the library's social media presence. Additionally, they worked as a Graduate Librarian and PhD Program Manager at Stratford University, aiding students and faculty in library research and collection management.

Amber's early career included roles at the North Carolina Biotechnology Center as a Communications Assistant and Data Steward, where they maintained data integrity and conducted web usability studies. Amber also worked as a Research Graduate Assistant at North Carolina Central University, assisting a research professor and developing instructional materials on various software and social media platforms.

Overall, Amber Childs, MLIS, CSM possesses a wealth of experience in project management, social media strategy, library services, and academic research support.

Amber Childs holds a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in Political Science and Government from Elon University. Amber then pursued further education and obtained a Master's degree in Library Science from North Carolina Central University. Later, they earned a second Master's Degree in Information Science, also from North Carolina Central University.

In addition to their educational background, Amber has obtained certifications in various fields. In 2015, they achieved certification as a Certified Personal Trainer from the American Council on Exercise. Recently, in April 2022, they obtained the Certified ScrumMaster® (CSM®) certification from the Scrum Alliance.