Amanda Demtschenko

Amanda (Larkin) Demtschenko, SHRM-SCP has a diverse work experience spanning various roles and industries. Amanda (Larkin) currently works at Avaap as the Director of People Experience, a role they assumed in April 2022. Prior to this, they served as the Senior Organizational Development Manager and then the Organizational Development Manager at Avaap from 2020 to 2022. In these positions, Amanda played a key role in designing and implementing an eight-level competency model for the delivery team, developing training content for managerial summits, and supporting the development of contractual work statements with clients.

Before Avaap, Amanda worked at Falcon Consulting Group as the Consulting Services Operations Manager from 2016 to 2017. During their time at Falcon, they spearheaded the design and implementation of the competency model, facilitated manager summits, and managed contractual work statements.

Amanda's earlier experience includes working as the Consulting Services Operations Manager and Consulting Intern at Falcon Consulting Group from 2015 to 2016. Amanda (Larkin) supported the redesign of the training program for interns, created client-facing communication materials, and transformed HR and recruitment SharePoint sites.

In 2014, Amanda worked as the Recruiting Manager at Hatch Staffing Services, where they managed a team of recruiters and facilitated group interviews. Amanda (Larkin) also maintained regular communication with clients and ensured smooth business operations.

Prior to that, Amanda worked as a Shift Lead/Buyer at Plato's Closet from 2011 to 2014. In this role, they were responsible for purchasing store merchandise, managing a team, and handling financial matters.

Amanda also gained experience as an HR Intern at Hatch Staffing Services in 2013. Amanda (Larkin) received recognition for their overall performance and was chosen to revamp the company's training program.

Amanda (Larkin) began their career as a Server at Flat Top Grill and an Office Assistant at the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee in 2010 and 2012, respectively.

Overall, Amanda Demtschenko has demonstrated expertise in people experience, organizational development, consulting, recruitment, and leadership roles throughout their career.

Amanda (Larkin) Demtschenko, SHRM-SCP has a Master's degree in Industrial and Organizational Psychology from The Chicago School, which they completed from 2014 to 2016. Prior to that, they obtained a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, where they studied from 2010 to 2014. Before attending university, Amanda attended Pius XI Highschool from 2006 to 2010. In addition to their degrees, Amanda has obtained several certifications, including the SHRM - Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) from SHRM in March 2021 and Prosci® Certified Change Practitioner - Delivered by Avaap from Prosci in 2021. Amanda (Larkin) also has additional certifications in Trusted Change Sponsor from Avaap, which were obtained in 2023.