AMANDA J. ESTEY
Business Administration
New Durham,NH
Summary
Experienced Business Manager and Administrator
Proactive and goal-oriented professional with extensive experience in business management and administrative roles. Demonstrates outstanding communication, strategic decision-making, and collaboration skills. Proven track record of driving business growth, advancing development programs, and streamlining operations to enhance efficiency and reduce costs. Skilled in project management, process improvement, financial analysis, and innovative strategy development. Reliable and adaptable, known for excellent time management and problem-solving abilities. Committed to leveraging these strengths to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
24
24
years of post-secondary education
6
6
Certifications
Work History
Paraeducator
Kingswood School District
New Durham, NH
09.2023 - Current
- Instructional support: Assisting teachers with instruction, preparing instructional materials, and implementing instructional programs
- Classroom management: Helping with classroom set up and clean up and managing student behavior
- Special education assistance: Providing educational opportunities and instruction for students with special needs and adapting instruction as needed
- Monitoring student progress: Supervising students with special needs and monitoring and supporting their progress
- Maintaining student records: Keeping student records
- Verbal communication: Communicating with teachers, parents, and students and being an attentive listener
- Confidentiality: Maintaining confidentiality and observing the rights of students and parents
Business Owner/Operator
Style N Grace Equine
New Durham, New Hampshire
12.2014 - 09.2024
- Planning and organizing: Establishing policies and procedures, monitoring budgets, inventory, and assets
- Hiring and training: Screening and interviewing new hires and ensuring staff perform efficiently
- Customer service: Responding to inquiries or complaints and solving customer issues
- Marketing: Implementing marketing strategies, creating advertising campaigns, and networking with suppliers
- Financial management: Handling tax returns and checking budget figures
- Business development: Identifying new business development opportunities and strategizing sales initiatives
- Managed over 100 client relations simultaneously
Assistant Town Administrator
Town of New Durham
07.2021 - 01.2022
- The Assistant Town Administrator performs complex professional, administrative, and management work in assisting the Town Administrator in the daily administration of ongoing Town activities and advising the Board of Selectmen in discharging the duties of their office
- The Assistant works closely with the Town Administrator to ensure the effective and efficient delivery of Town services
- The Assistant Town Administrator serves as the Town Administrator in their absence
- The position has access to considerable confidential and sensitive information, requiring the application of a sophisticated level of judgment
- Errors could result in significant confusion and delay, continuing adverse effects on the Town’s ability to deliver services, loss of municipal revenues, improper disclosure of confidential information, legal and financial repercussions, and unfavorable public relations
- Temporary Position Assignment
- Supervisor: Town Administrator
Veterinary Technician
SRH Veterinary Services
09.2004 - 08.2014
- Conducted diagnostic tests such as blood work, x-rays, and ultrasounds to aid in accurate diagnosis and treatment planning.
- Restrained animals to protect veterinarians from potential harm.
- Administered medications and vaccinations to animals under the supervision of a veterinarian, ensuring proper dosage and administration techniques.
- Prepared surgical instrument packs and drapes for use in sterile environments by processing in autoclave.
- Provided exceptional customer service, addressing client concerns and answering questions about pet health and wellness.
- Managed scheduling and appointments, optimizing clinic operations and veterinarian time.
- Designed and created client education materials and marketing materials for hospital services.
Education
Master of Business Administration - Public Administration
Southern New Hampshire University
Manchester, NH 05.2001 - 12.2024
Bachelor of Business Administration - Management
Southern New Hampshire University
Manchester, NHSkills
Time management
Database management
Project collaboration
Database creation
Long-term business planning
Financial reporting
Sales management
Microsoft Office Suite
Accounting software
Strategic planning
Certification
Critical Thinking Skills, American Institute of CPAs - 12/01/2023
Awards
Award - Distinguished Scholars Award 2022
Southern New Hampshire University
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
This award is given to students with the highest final GPA in their program.
Timeline
Paraeducator
Kingswood School District
09.2023 - Current
Assistant Town Administrator
Town of New Durham
07.2021 - 01.2022
Business Owner/Operator
Style N Grace Equine
12.2014 - 09.2024
Veterinary Technician
SRH Veterinary Services
09.2004 - 08.2014
Master of Business Administration - Public Administration
Southern New Hampshire University
05.2001 - 12.2024
Bachelor of Business Administration - Management
Southern New Hampshire University
Critical Thinking Skills, American Institute of CPAs - 12/01/2023
Emotional Intelligence, American Institute of CPAs- 01/21/2024
Microsoft Power BI, American Institute of CPAs - 04/04/2024
Applying Data Analytics for Business, American Institute of CPAs - 03/10/2024
Robotic Process Automation (RPA) Strategy, American Institute of CPAs - 03/30/2024
Change Management, American Institute of CPAs - 08/16/2024
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