Amanda Hunter
Executive Assistant
Menifee,CA
Summary
Works with and nurtures teams that deeply care about values, customers, and each other. Driven and resourceful administrative professional with 10+ years of experience assisting with work of high-achieving executives. Track record supporting professional needs with well-organized precision. Successfully manages high-volume workloads in rapidly changing environments.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Director and Founder
Ocean Youth Academy
San Diego, California
05.2020 - Current
- Created organization's mission and vision statements for use by employees.
- Drove strategic improvements to enhance operational and organizational efficiencies.
- Exercised appropriate cost control to meet budget restrictions and maximize profitability for Polar Oceans Course for 100,000 students across Kenya.
Assistant Expedition Program Manager
Independent Contractor
Antarctica, High Arctic
10.2018 - Current
- Provided ongoing direction and leadership for 30+ international expedition guides to provide exceptional program operations.
- Coached team members on productivity strategies to accomplish challenging goals.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced environment.
Admin Assistant / Marine Science Instructor
Catalina Island Marine Institute
Avalon, CA
10.2017 - 10.2023
- Produced 50+ engaging lesson plans and activities to help students K-12 master learning objectives.
- Executed record filing system, and managed staff to improve overall organization and management.
Program Manager
Rustic Pathways
Brisbane, Australia
06.2017 - 10.2019
- Developed and managed RP Australia's Island Survival program, increasing sales for summer by 17%.
- Created program itinerary, staff training manual, safety risk and management protocols and logistics.
- Addressed and resolved technical, financial, and operational concerns by working with team members and directors.
Professional Lecturer
Road Scholars
Boston, MA
09.2022 - Current
- Utilize PowerPoint and Zoom to present 60 minute formal lectures plus live Q&A.
- Organized and detail-oriented with strong work ethic.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
Global Program Leader
Rustic Pathways
, Australia, Fiji, New Zealand, Tanzania
06.2015 - 06.2019
- Guided groups of up to 30 young adults on summer, school year & GAP year semesters around Australia, Fiji, New Zealand, and Tanzania.
- Facilitated service projects with emphasis on hunger, health care and wildlife conservation.
- Demonstrated leadership skills in managing projects from concept to completion.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Fisheries And Wildlife Science
Oregon State University
Corvallis, Oregon 06.2010 - 06.2014
Murdoch University
Perth, Western AustraliaSkills
Team leadership and direction
Process Driven
Proactivity
Policy and procedure adherence
Process optimization
Critical Thinking
Excellent Communication
Teamwork and Collaboration
Business administration
Performance improvement
Office management
Bookkeeping
Project planning
Database administration
Executive presentations
Timeline
Professional Lecturer
Road Scholars
09.2022 - Current
Executive Director and Founder
Ocean Youth Academy
05.2020 - Current
Assistant Expedition Program Manager
Independent Contractor
10.2018 - Current
Admin Assistant / Marine Science Instructor
Catalina Island Marine Institute
10.2017 - 10.2023
Program Manager
Rustic Pathways
06.2017 - 10.2019
Global Program Leader
Rustic Pathways
06.2015 - 06.2019
Bachelor of Science - Fisheries And Wildlife Science
Oregon State University
06.2010 - 06.2014
Murdoch University