Amber (Gurney) Jarvis
About Amber (Gurney) Jarvis
Amber (Gurney) Jarvis serves as the Regional Director of Marketing at Swinerton, a position she has held since 2018 in the San Francisco Bay Area. With a background in marketing and sustainability, she has extensive experience in the A/E/C industry and a history of roles at various organizations including Lendlease and San Diego Zoo Global.
Work at Swinerton
Amber Jarvis has served as the Regional Director of Marketing at Swinerton since 2018. In this role, she focuses on enhancing proposal efficiencies and win-rates within the California architecture, engineering, and construction (A/E/C) industry. Her responsibilities include initiating and nurturing modern campaigns and systems for branding, communications, and marketing. Based in the San Francisco Bay Area, she leverages her extensive experience to drive marketing strategies that align with the company's objectives.
Previous Experience in Marketing
Before joining Swinerton, Amber Jarvis held several marketing positions. She worked as a Marketing Manager at Lendlease from 2007 to 2018, where she contributed to various marketing initiatives over an 11-year period in the San Francisco Bay Area. Prior to that, she was a Licensing Coordinator at San Diego Zoo Global for one year from 2001 to 2002 in San Diego, CA. Her early career included a role as a Media Relations/Marketing Intern at San Diego State University from 1998 to 2000.
Education and Expertise
Amber Jarvis holds a Master's degree in Business Administration with a focus on Sustainability, often referred to as a 'Green MBA,' from the San Francisco Institute of Architecture. She also earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Marketing from San Diego State University. Her educational background supports her passion for sustainable industry practices and her expertise in marketing strategies.
Skills and Interests
Amber Jarvis possesses skills in client interview preparations and enjoys the competitive nature of the business. She is passionate about moderating ideation sessions, which allows her to foster creativity and collaboration within her teams. Her focus on sustainable practices informs her approach to marketing and branding within the A/E/C industry.