Amanda Shell
About Amanda Shell
Amanda Shell is an Operations Lead at Allbirds, where she has worked since 2021. She holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance from The University of the Arts and has performed in various projects and with notable choreographers.
Current Role at Allbirds
Amanda Shell serves as the Operations Lead at Allbirds, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing various operational processes within the company. Her work contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of Allbirds' operations in Philadelphia.
Education and Fine Arts Degree
Amanda Shell studied at The University of the Arts, where she focused on Dance and earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) from 2017 to 2020. This academic background provided her with a strong foundation in the performing arts, which she has applied in various professional settings.
Performance Experience
Amanda has an extensive performance background. In 2017, she performed in Brien Rich’s concept video 'Friends' in Nashville. She has also participated in works by notable choreographers such as Tommie Waheed Evans, Shayla Jenkins, Juel Lane, Annie Rigney, and Jesse Zaritt, showcasing her versatility as a dancer.
Previous Employment History
Before joining Allbirds, Amanda worked at lululemon as an Educator from 2020 to 2021 for five months in Philadelphia. Additionally, she was self-employed as a nanny from 2019 to 2020. She also served as a Retail Ambassador at Allbirds for four months in 2021, gaining valuable experience in customer engagement and retail operations.
Artistic Projects and Collaborations
Amanda participated in the Mental Health in Motion project from 2017 to 2019, directed by Lisa Linger in Roanoke. She was also a member of the Klassic Contemporary Ballet Company from 2018 to 2019 under the direction of Kimberly Landle. Her latest project, 'I Do This To the Sun', was filmed as an installation through the public platform, The Big Share.