Experience

SpecChem

• United States
• Wholesale Building Materials
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Corporate Operations Manager

  • Jun 2022 - Present

• Operations and Accounting Specialist

  • Apr 2019 - Present



Amanda Perry Photography

• Wedding Photographer

  • Oct 2009 - Present

  Amanda loves taking a beautiful photograph and she loves photographing people who love each other. Her hope is that she will be able to provide the inspiration and insight of a creative professional and put in the hard work of a best friend. She wants to capture the story of your beautiful day and give you a gorgeous set of photos to remember it by. She believes looking through your photos shouldn't just feel like looking at a timeline, but that your photos should overwhelm your senses with the feelings, the emotions, the sounds, the smells of those short, sweet moments in time.Her job as a wedding photographer includes, but is not limited to:Taking photographs before, during and after wedding festivities. Artistically composing the shots and processing the images.Assessing customer expectations by discussing their wedding photo needs before the event.Working with clients to establish a wedding day timeline. Guiding the execution of the wedding day timeline. Show less

• Family Photographer

  • Jan 2009 - Present

  Amanda loves taking a beautiful photograph and she loves photographing people who love each other. Her hope is that she will be able to provide the inspiration and insight of a creative professional and put in the hard work of a best friend. She wants to capture the story of your beautiful day and give you a gorgeous set of photos to remember it by. She believes looking through your photos shouldn't just feel like looking at a timeline, but that your photos should overwhelm your senses with the feelings, the emotions, the sounds, the smells of those short, sweet moments in time.Her job as a family photographer includes, but is not limited to:Helping the client determine what length of session would be best for their kids, senior or family. Assessing the photography needs, expectations and desires for the session, through communicating with the client.Scheduling a date and time to photograph the client.Guiding the client in choosing a location that will be best suited for their session.Photographing the client(s) for the pre-determined length of time and providing creative insight and direction throughout. Editing a selection of the images taken and delivering those to the client. Show less

• Commercial Photographer

  • Jan 2012 - Present

  Amanda primarily works in the swimwear industry to photograph swimwear, activewear and accessories.Her responsibilities as a commercial photographer include but are not limited to:Establishing how many products are to be photographed and in what capacity.Photographing products for commercial use: web, print and social media.Editing photographs of products for commercial use: web, print and social media.



Cerner Corporation

• United States
• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 700 & Above Employee

• Solution Analyst

  • Sep 2018 - Apr 2019



The GymKC

• Kansas City, Missouri Area

• Spin Class Instructor

  • Aug 2015 - Sep 2018

  Delivers entertaining, motivational, engaging, safe, educational, and professional indoor cycling classes to ensure clients are satisfied with their workout program and remain motivated to attain their personal fitness goals. Monitors and instructs participants during classes by educating on correct form and proper intensity. Provides current music that inspires the workout. Develops positive relationships with class participants by leading inspiring, challenging and entertaining indoor cycling classes. Attentively listens to members, answers questions, and engages in conversation before and after classes. Provides excellent customer service by promptly responding to member needs and concerns. Assists in keeping studio clean and organized at all times. Show less



Private

• Personal Assistant

  • Jan 2009 - Dec 2016

  Amanda worked as a personal assistant for a private family and had responsibilities including but not limited to:Devises and maintains daily procedures.Plans and facilitates events.Organizes appointments.Carries out research for specific projects and presents findings.Manages various personal accounts.

• Nanny

  • Jan 2009 - May 2010

  Amanda worked as a nanny for a private family and was responsible for the care of 4 children. Her responsibilities included but were not limited to: Provides a safe, caring, nurturing and stimulating environment in which the children thrive and develop. Schedules and organizes daily and after school activities. Plans, organizes and facilitates events and parties. Purchases, sets up and updates electronic devices.



Tolbert Preparatory Academy

• Kansas City, MO

• High School Science Teacher

  • Jun 2008 - Dec 2008

  Amanda worked as a 10th grade science teacher and her teaching responsibilities included but were not limited to: Teaching students how to formulate relevant questions and hypotheses between observable variables. Helping students plan investigations to answer their questions. Modeling how to conduct research by gathering, organizing and analyzing information. Discussing at length the concept of scientific objectivity. Assisting students in discovering the scope of human interaction and its impact on biological systems. Assisting students in discerning likely hypotheses for theories of origin. Teaching students formulaic approach to genes, motion, and chemical bonding. Teaching students the ways that plant structures differ from animal structures. Teaching students the difference between organic and inorganic chemical processes. Modeling for students the creation and deployment of relevant and insightful scientific inquiries. Having students identify credible sources of information from which to study - link this process to scientific objectivity and the concept of scientific rigor. Modeling and assesing students as they select, test, and safely use appropriate lab equipment for a variety of experiments. Showing students how to evaluate and report on the results of a scientific inquiry. Demonstrating creativity while focusing on the scientific method; strive to bring real world examples and problems to the classroom. Committing to becoming an active part of the students' home community. Setting rigorous and objective academic goals for students to strive for. Committing to professional development on a yearly basis. Communicating proactively and professionally about student grades and behavior with other staff, individual students, and their families. Supporting the school's culture and practices through extracurricular and co-curricular activities and staff leadership. Show less



Liberty Public Schools

• Liberty, MO

• High School Science Teacher

  • Aug 2006 - May 2008

  Amanda worked as a 9th grade biology and honors biology teacher and varsity girls swim coach. Her teaching responsibilities included but were not limited to: Teaching students how to formulate relevant questions and hypotheses between observable variables. Helping students plan investigations to answer their questions. Modeling how to conduct research by gathering, organizing and analyzing information. Discussing at length the concept of scientific objectivity. Assisting students in discovering the scope of human interaction and its impact on biological systems. Assisting students in discerning likely hypotheses for theories of origin. Teaching students formulaic approach to genes, motion, and chemical bonding. Teaching students the ways that plant structures differ from animal structures. Teaching students the difference between organic and inorganic chemical processes. Modeling for students the creation and deployment of relevant and insightful scientific inquiries. Having students identify credible sources of information from which to study - link this process to scientific objectivity and the concept of scientific rigor. Modeling and assesing students as they select, test, and safely use appropriate lab equipment for a variety of experiments. Showing students how to evaluate and report on the results of a scientific inquiry. Demonstrating creativity while focusing on the scientific method; strive to bring real world examples and problems to the classroom. Committing to becoming an active part of the students' home community. Setting rigorous and objective academic goals for students to strive for. Committing to professional development on a yearly basis. Communicating proactively and professionally about student grades and behavior with other staff, individual students, and their families. Supporting the school's culture and practices through extracurricular and co-curricular activities and staff leadership. Show less