Amanda Spikes
About Amanda Spikes
Amanda Spikes is a Talent Acquisition Specialist with extensive experience in recruitment and education. She has worked in various roles across the ESL industry and corporate recruitment, currently focusing on sourcing for Go-To-Market and product roles at Kontakt.io.
Work at Kontakt.io
Amanda Spikes has been employed at Kontakt.io as a Talent Acquisition Specialist since 2022. In this role, she focuses on sourcing and recruiting for Go-To-Market (GTM) and product roles at various levels. Her position is based in New York, New York, where she utilizes advanced technologies such as AI, IoT, and RTLS to enhance recruitment processes and improve the candidate experience.
Previous Experience in Talent Acquisition
Before joining Kontakt.io, Amanda Spikes worked as a Talent Acquisition Specialist at Hub Recruiting | TA for the Modern World for 10 months in 2022. She also served as an Executive Recruiter at KAS Placement Sales and Marketing Recruiters from 2019 to 2022. Her experience includes optimizing recruitment strategies to meet the needs of diverse industries, including healthcare and workspace.
Career Transition and Background
Amanda transitioned from a career in education and corporate training in the ESL industry to recruitment. She previously worked at VIPKID as a Global Talent Specialist from 2017 to 2019 and as an English Second Language Instructor from 2016 to 2017. Additionally, she taught English in Korea through the EPIK program from 2014 to 2015. This background in education has equipped her with strong communication and training skills, which she leverages in her recruitment efforts.
Education and Certifications
Amanda Spikes holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Roanoke College, where she studied from 2010 to 2014. She also completed a 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training program at Jai Yoga Arts in Brooklyn, NY. Additionally, she has been studying Korean Language Studies at Seoul National University since 2015 and participated in a semester abroad at The Umbra Institute in Perugia, Italy during her junior year.
Skills and Specializations
Amanda specializes in sourcing and recruiting for Go-To-Market (GTM) and product roles across various levels. She has a strong interest in connecting with talent and proactively reaches out to individuals seeking new opportunities. Her expertise includes optimizing recruitment strategies to align with evolving operational and human needs, ensuring effective talent acquisition across diverse sectors.