Amy Shelver's Linkedin Analytics

Passionate about the transformative power of communication, I'm a dynamic senior professional who thrives at the intersection of strategic communications, meticulous research, impactful media, and sustainable economic development. In this, I've spent 18+ years shaping narratives, driving growth, and igniting change across diverse industries. 📌 Strategic communications: Amplifying brands and stories through resonant, influential, and engaging strategies. 📌 Meticulous research: Mastering insights that drive informed decisions, ignite innovation, and fuel progress. 📌 Impactful media: Crafting compelling narratives that captivate, inform, and leave an indelible mark on media channels and people. 📌 Economic development: Fuelling growth and sustainability by leveraging communication for change and development. My experience spans agency, independent, corporate, and international roles. I hold domain expertise in the creative and digital economies, trade and development, public health, HIV/AIDS, and entrepreneurship. As the driving force behind Briefmapp—an #AI powered MarTech startup—I'm dedicated to enhancing creative workflows in the digital realm. My consulting spans diverse sectors, from finance to manufacturing, engineering, tourism, and more. Renowned organisations and start-ups like COOKO, FIFA, Ford Motor Company, Experian, BankServAfrica, Sasol, Woolworths, the UN, and UNCTAD value my insights. My impact extends to shaping discourse and policy, evident in my contributions to the UNCTAD trade and development narrative, co-authorship of the influential 2018 Creative Economy Report, and other key reports. Likewise, my work at the South African Cultural Observatory underscores my policy and research expertise. Known for exceptional work ethic, creativity, and problem-solving prowess, I'm committed to excellence and results. My academic achievements include degrees in socio-economic development, media, journalism, anthropology, and psychology. All my work seeks to reshape insights at the crossroads of creativity, media, technology, and business.