Amanda Hines

Amanda Hines has a diverse work experience spanning various industries and roles. Amanda currently works at Phoenix Rescue Mission, where they have held multiple positions in the human resources department. Amanda started as a Human Resources Manager in October 2020 and was promoted to Human Resources Director in September 2021. Currently, they hold the position of Senior Director of Human Resources, starting in February 2022.

Prior to their role at Phoenix Rescue Mission, Amanda worked at Aerotek, where they held several positions over the years. Amanda began as a Business Operations Associate in August 2014, managing accounts receivable and payroll reporting. Amanda was later promoted to the role of Business Operations Supervisor, where they oversaw a team handling payroll-related adjustments, accounts receivable, and client billing. Eventually, they became an Assistant Controller, responsible for developing a vision, executing a strategy, and managing a team across two regions.

Before their time at Aerotek, Amanda worked as an Office Administrator at Southwest Aquatics from March 2013 to August 2014. Their responsibilities included bookkeeping, vendor management, and budgeting to maximize profit margins.

Amanda also has experience in the education sector, having worked as a Student Services Specialist at Mesa Community College from April 2012 to March 2013. In this role, they provided advising services to students, processed paperwork, and worked with diverse student populations.

Additionally, Amanda worked as a Program Coordinator at Paradise Valley Community College from April 2008 to September 2010. Amanda was responsible for explaining program policies, developing reports, and conducting surveys to evaluate program satisfaction and volunteer impact.

Their earliest work experience was as the Editor-in-Chief of Border Beat, an online magazine, at the University of Arizona from January 2007 to May 2007. In this role, they led a team to produce content on U.S.-Mexico border issues.

Overall, Amanda Hines has a strong background in human resources, operations, finance, administration, and program coordination, along with experience in leadership roles.

Amanda Hines began their education in 2004 at the University of Arizona, where they obtained a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in Journalism. After completing their undergraduate studies, they pursued further education at The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) from 2010 to 2011. At LSE, they earned a Master of Science (M.Sc.) degree in Comparative Politics (Asia).