Amanda Leonard Email & Phone Number

Stamford, Connecticut, United States

Roslyn, New York, United States

Recruited and contracted leadership, instructors, and staff for 6 academic summer programs across the U.S. Onboarded 180 employees verifying I-9, collecting documents and coordinating SIG division payrollCollaborated with Summer Discovery colleagues to recruit and onboard candidates across both brands.Developed new role and medications training in.

Stamford, Connecticut, United States

• Managed extension for au pairs choosing to participate on the program for a second year. In this role I also counseled community counselors and host families on immigration matters as they related to the au pair program.
• Served as Alternate Responsible Officer and compliance point of contact for region of approx. 4000 au pairs
• Advised au pairs and families of J-1 program requirements, travel, extension, and visa application guidelines
• Issued DS-2019 form, signed for travel validation daily, monitored alerts to provide current travel guidance
• Maintained au pair records in SEVIS by amending program location and dates, validating arrival, terminating records, and requesting extension
• Created new exchange visitors in SEVIS and corrected errors using batching system

Stamford, Connecticut

• Established a safe, meaningful, and enjoyable experience for students of NSGT programs through hiring of a qualified staff as well as confirming that the organization meet all compliance regulations.
• Recruited, interviewed, and hired counselors for 9 residential summer programs across the U.S.
• Liaised with program directors to make emergency staff replacements
• Marketed SIG opportunities through career fairs and phone consultation
• Managed human resources email account, served as front-line communicator for HR inquiries and requests
• Onboarded 700 summer employees by collecting and reviewing health documents, background checks, certifications, and I-9 verification

Bryn Mawr PA/Princeton NJ

• Counselors supervise and mentor groups of 8-22 students in dorms, classes, and activities while they attend a summer academic camp. Senior counselors work with counselors to facilitate community among students and.
• Coordinated coverage between counselors during schedule changes, counselor absences, and emergencies
• Supervised groups 8-22 students ensuring safety in dorms, classrooms, and travel through a college campus
• Mediated disputes and supported children of various backgrounds while living away from home
• Assisted class instruction and tracked student progress through conferencing and anecdotal note taking

Appleton, Wisconsin

• Oversaw a team of student ushers for the Conservatory of Music Performing Arts Series.
• Liaised between conservatory director and ushering staff on event details and special instructions
• Recruited ushering staff of 20-25 students, organized shifts, managed peers at each event
• Addressed needs of various audiences and accessible seating arrangements

Appleton, Wisconsin

Tutored students from Japan in English pronunciation using modeling and communicative approaches.

Pittsgrove NJ

Collaborated with speech, occupational, and physical therapists to implement instruction suited for student's needs. Planned student's lessons in conjunction with lead teacher and provided individualized instruction for the student.

Appleton, Wisconsin

• Supported needs and concerns of patrons throughout events at the Lawrence Performing Arts Series
• Collected tickets and distributed programs

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Linguistics

Activities and Societies: Lawrence University Ballet, Lawrence University Rowing Team, Melee Dance Troupe

Intensive Semester Spanish, Fiología