Amanda Davenport
About Amanda Davenport
Amanda Davenport is the Director of Talent Acquisition at Submittable, where she focuses on enhancing candidate and employee experiences. With a background in customer success and talent acquisition, she has held various roles at Continuant Technologies and other organizations, and is currently pursuing an Executive MBA.
Current Role at Submittable
Amanda Davenport serves as the Director of Talent Acquisition at Submittable, a position she has held since 2023. In this role, she focuses on enhancing talent acquisition strategies and improving candidate experiences. Her leadership is aimed at aligning recruitment efforts with the company’s mission-driven objectives. Based in Seattle, Washington, she is committed to fostering a positive workplace culture and ensuring that the recruitment process is efficient and effective.
Previous Experience at Continuant
Amanda Davenport has extensive experience at Continuant, where she held multiple roles over several years. She began as a Customer Service Representative from 2009 to 2010, then transitioned to a Technical Account Manager from 2009 to 2011. Following that, she served as a Customer Success Manager from 2013 to 2016, and later as the Manager of Customer Success & Experience from 2018 to 2020. Additionally, she was the Manager of Talent Acquisition, Employee Experience, and Engagement from 2019 to 2022. Her tenure at Continuant reflects her growth in customer success and talent acquisition.
Education and Expertise
Amanda Davenport is pursuing an Executive MBA at Valar Institute, expected to graduate in 2024. She has a background in French and International Studies, having earned a BA from Gonzaga University and studied at Institut catholique de Paris. Additionally, she completed a Certificate in Women in Leadership from Cornell University. Her educational pursuits complement her expertise in talent acquisition and strategic leadership.
Work History in Customer Success
In addition to her roles at Continuant, Amanda Davenport worked as an Enterprise Customer Success & Implementation Manager at Trakstar for 9 months in 2013. She also served as a Strategic Account Manager at LivingSocial from 2011 to 2013. These positions contributed to her understanding of customer needs and success strategies, which she has integrated into her talent acquisition practices.
Focus on Candidate and Employee Experience
Amanda Davenport is dedicated to creating environments that promote exceptional candidate and employee experiences. Her data-driven approach to talent acquisition emphasizes the importance of aligning recruitment strategies with organizational goals. She actively seeks to improve the overall experience for candidates and employees, reflecting her commitment to mission-driven work.