Amanda Beasley
Recruiter, Talent Acquisition Specialist, and Public Speaker in Chesapeake, VA
About Me
MBA Candidate | Career Advocate | Military Spouse | Girl Mama to Eloise Lucille and Grayson “Mia” Amelia | Labrador Retriever Best Friend | ENFJ-A: Assertive Protagonist
The Story of Amanda Beasley: Where Talent Meets Purpose
I’m Amanda — a people-centered professional who thrives in the messy, meaningful parts of human transition. My background spans global DoD recruiting, healthcare talent pipelines, estate administration, and coaching individuals through career and life pivots. The industries change, but the through-line doesn’t:
I make complicated things feel doable. I help people breathe again. I walk with them until the next step feels safe.
I’m equal parts strategist, communicator, listener, and professional “okay-let’s-figure-this-out-together” person. I bring structure to chaos, clarity to confusion, and humanity to processes that often forget they’re dealing with humans.
How I Work (Or: Why People Hand Me Their Confusion and Trust Me With It)
My résumé will tell you what I’ve done.
It will not tell you that I:
- instinctively find gaps in systems and fill them
- innovate without needing permission
- create solutions from scratch
- make people feel capable when they feel lost
- translate intimidating processes into clear steps
When something needs to change, I speak up — kindly, clearly, and firmly. And when someone is being overlooked or dismissed?
That’s when I stand on the table.
And yes… occasionally flip it.
Dramatically.
With purpose.
Because the “little person” matters to me.
Always has. Always will.
What I Do Best (AKA My Superpowers, Just With HR-Friendly Language)
- Turning “I’m overwhelmed” into “Okay, I understand what to do.”
- Helping people articulate their goals when they can’t find the words
- Balancing empathy with accountability
- Asking questions that open doors instead of closing them
- Building trust fast — and maintaining it
- Communicating with warmth, humor, and precision
- Simplifying complex steps without losing the details
- Advocating for people who aren’t being heard
- Improving systems with creativity and common sense
These strengths appear whether I’m recruiting globally, advising a student, helping someone recreate their career path, or guiding a fiduciary who’s drowning in paperwork.
Why I Care (Spoiler: Because This Work Actually Matters)
People don’t need perfection — they need clarity.
They need support.
They need someone who won’t roll their eyes when they say, “I don’t know where to start.”
I’ve been that person, and I’ve helped a lot of people through that moment.
Guiding them toward confidence and direction is the work that lights me up.
It always has.
The Life Behind the Work (Military Spouse + Mom Energy Activated)
I am a military spouse, which means adaptability is baked into my DNA. I know how to rebuild a life from scratch, reroute when plans change, and keep going when things get heavy.
I’m also a mom to two bold, hilarious girls who have given me a PhD-level education in negotiation, crisis management, multitasking, emotional intelligence, and getting three people out the door on time with only one shoe found.
Their curiosity, resilience, and humor shape the way I lead, communicate, and support others.
What I Want to Do Next (AKA My “Hire Me” Section Without Begging)
I’m pursuing roles where I can guide, support, communicate, and create impact — specifically in:
• Admissions Advising
• Talent Advising
• Career Coaching
• Student Support
• Workforce Development
• HR / Talent Acquisition
• People Operations
I want to help people identify what’s possible, understand their path, and move forward with clarity and confidence. I want to take everything I’ve learned — the strategy, the humanity, the problem-solving, the fire — and put it somewhere it can matter.
Why You Want Me on Your Team (Said With Humility… But Also Facts)
If you’re looking for someone who:
- thinks differently
- communicates like a real human
- solves problems without panic
- cares deeply about people
- improves systems instead of tolerating them
- has humor, resilience, and real-world perspective
- and will absolutely advocate for someone who feels overlooked
Then I’m the candidate who will exceed your expectations.
My résumé shows the path I’ve traveled.
My purpose determines the path I’m building next.
And I’m ready for the chapter where my impact expands.