The Assistance Fund (TAF)
Amanda Kessler, MBA-HR, MS, SHRM-CP, sHRBP, has solid experience in human resources spanning several organizations. Amanda most recently worked as the Director of Human Resources at The Assistance Fund, where they were responsible for various HR functions including personnel administration, compensation and benefits management, training and development, performance evaluation, and employee engagement programs. Prior to this role, Amanda served as a Human Resources Manager at both Clearwater Hospitality Group and Behavioral Support Services, Inc., where they handled HR-related responsibilities. Amanda also worked as a Talent Acquisition professional at West Virginia Division of Rehabilitation and as a Talent Coordinator at the Department of Environmental Protection. Amanda's diverse work experience demonstrates their expertise in recruitment, talent management, and HR program implementation.
Amanda Kessler holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree in Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General from Liberty University. Amanda earned this degree from 2014 to 2015. Prior to obtaining their MBA, Amanda also completed a Master's degree in Clinical Psychology from the University of East London, which they pursued from 2012 to 2013. Amanda'seducational journey began with a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from the University of Charleston, where they studied from 2007 to 2011.
In addition to their academic achievements, Amanda has also attained professional certifications. Amanda is a certified Strategic Human Resources Business Professional (sHRBP) through the Human Capital Institute, a certificate they earned in September 2022. Amanda is also a SHRM-certified professional (SHRM-CP) awarded by the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), although specific details about the year and month of obtaining this certification are not available.