Amanda Bates is a Regional Talent Attraction and Marketing Lead, Americas at HSBC. She possess expertise in nonprofits, community outreach, career counseling, public speaking, higher education and 24 more skills. She is proficient in French. Colleagues describe her as "Plain and simple: Amanda helped me see my potential and reach for my dreams. She worked with me as a career counselor, helping to focus my passions and personal values towards a career that I am so happy to be pursuing. At every step in my journey Amanda was there, providing support and the realistic reflections that were necessary for real world application of her knowledge. I cannot recommend her highly enough! She is a joy to work with, a powerhouse to have in your corner.", "Amanda and I have collaborated on career development, career management, career coaching, and international entrepreneurial projects since meeting in 2009. She has tremendous skills in accessing opportunities and environments to create and design services and communities that empower. I admire her ability to research, ideate, listen, and improvise. Within her professional world she influences higher education, non-profits, and entrepreneurship. Amanda is a gifted public speaker, trainer, and coach. As a business development coach, she works tirelessly with people who are enterprising and entrepreneurial with her excitement for laying down the groundwork. She competently implements creatively and strategically. She breathes new ideas and lives with an international mindset making her a resourceful higher education leader who guides academic programs through increasingly complex global environments. I admire her ability to inspire and encourage others to increase their professional and personal power and merge old dreams with new success and fresh marketing.", and "Amanda is a consummate professional and consistent go-getter. Her dedication to creating high-quality content, cultivating unique learning opportunities, and innovating within niche markets is both inspiring and impressive. She regularly seeks opportunities to educate, develop, and support her staff personally and professionally. Her collaborative abilities, compassion, and commitment make her a joy to work for."