Amanda Merlin

Amanda Merlin has a diverse work experience with a focus on project management, speech-language pathology, and rehabilitation services. Amanda is currently working as a Project Manager for the CORTAC Group, leading the Smartsheet Implementation Team and overseeing SAP Concur projects. In their role, they have streamlined processes, automated data collection, and ensured security compliance.

Prior to their current role, Amanda worked as a Speech-Language Pathologist at Pearson, where they used data analysis tools to make therapy decisions and collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized education plans for students. Amanda also provided training on supporting neurodiverse populations.

Amanda co-owned and served as a Program Manager, Speech-Language Pathologist, and AAC Specialist at Artful Expressions Speech Therapy, Camp Ausome. In this role, they facilitated educational workshops, launched an online training program, and led successful fundraising efforts.

Before that, Amanda worked as a Speech-Language Pathologist at Yelm Community Schools, where they implemented a communication program, provided staff training on AAC and modeling, and coached on trauma-informed practices.

As the Director of Rehabilitation Services at Premier Therapy Services and Pro Step Rehabilitation, Amanda managed teams and implemented innovative programs. Amanda successfully initiated and managed a contract with a hospital, coordinated efforts for rehab programming, and achieved financial success for both organizations.

Overall, Amanda's work experience demonstrates their expertise in project management, therapy, education, and leadership.

Amanda Merlin's education history includes a Master of Arts (M.A.) degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders from the University of Central Florida. Amanda also obtained a Certificate in Full Stack Software Development from DigitalCrafts in 2021. In 2018 to 2019, Amanda pursued a Certificate in Assistive Technology from the University of Pittsburgh School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences. Additionally, they earned another Master of Arts (M.A.) degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders from the University of Central Florida.

Furthermore, Amanda has obtained various certifications, including a Smartsheet Product Certified User certification from Smartsheet in September 2021. In July 2021, they obtained a Full Stack Software Development certification from DigitalCrafts. Additionally, Amanda has earned several certificates through online platforms like Coursera, including the Google Project Management Certificate, Foundations of Project Management, Google Cloud Digital Leader Training, and others. The most recent certification they obtained was the 2022 Core App certification from Smartsheet in February 2023.