Amanda Hines

I almost died on the Great Wall of China. This is not hyperbole. In search of adventure, I chose a portion of the “wild wall” as my hiking destination. Things did not go as planned, to say the least, forcing me to alter my intended plan to avoid spending a night on the wall with no food, no water, and no supplies. It was the most drastic example of my ability to adapt when the situation calls for it. My adaptability has served me well in my professional life. I received my undergraduate degree in print journalism the year before the recession; this was not an ideal situation. I used the communication and interpersonal skills from my degree to move into customer service, supporting students at a local college. After familial obligations returned me to Arizona after receiving my graduate degree, there were not many opportunities to use my knowledge of Asian politics. Instead, I pivoted to finance work at Aerotek, supporting a customer portfolio worth more than $75 million and managing a team of 25. I am well-versed in critical thinking to find creative solutions; ensuring compliance; utilizing different research resources to assess risk; human resources; and developing others to achieve their own career goals. I am passionate about diversity and inclusion, social justice, and women's issues. If you are interested in talking shop, if you have an adventure on offer, or if you just want to hear how I made it off that wall, please send an email my way.