Amanda Taphorn
About Amanda Taphorn
Amanda Taphorn is a Senior Marketing Manager at TELUS in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, with extensive experience in event activation, B2B marketing, and customer experience within the telecommunications industry.
Current Position at TELUS
Amanda Taphorn is currently serving as the Senior Marketing Manager at TELUS, based in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. In this role, she focuses on developing and executing marketing strategies that enhance customer engagement and drive business growth.
Prior Experience at STARS Air Ambulance
Before her current role at TELUS, Amanda Taphorn worked at STARS Air Ambulance as a Development Officer for Events. From 2018 to 2019, she was responsible for planning and managing events to support the organization's mission. Her tenure lasted 9 months and took place in Calgary, Alberta.
Previous Roles in TELUS Communications
Amanda has extensive experience in various roles at TELUS Communications. From 2013 to 2018, she worked as an Event and Sponsorship Marketing Manager, focusing on B2B marketing strategies. Prior to that, from 2008 to 2013, she held the position of Executive Assistant and Events Coordinator. Her comprehensive understanding of the telecommunications industry was honed during these years.
Early Career Steps
Amanda began her professional journey in Regina, SK, as a Graphic Designer and Pre-Press Operator at the Regina Leader-Post from 2000 to 2002. She then switched to executive roles, working at Farm Credit Canada from 2002 to 2007 as an Executive Assistant to the Vice President and Director team, straddling both Regina and Calgary.
Educational Background
Amanda studied at the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT) where she earned a Graphic Communication Diploma from 1998 to 2000. She furthered her education at the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT), focusing on Marketing and Event Management, and completed her studies in 2017.
Specialization and Skills
Amanda specializes in experiential event activation, enhancing customer engagement through immersive experiences. She has a strong background in B2B marketing, focusing on building relationships with business clients, and is an expert in executive customer experience within the telecommunications industry.