Co-founder and CFO of Joy of Pursuit, Amanda J. Painter is a business finance and Human Resource consultant. She is known both personally and professionally for her consistency, clarity, and commitment. Her grace-given gifts of practicality and focus allow her to keep an accurate perspective in life and business. She is level-headed and gives attention to the necessary priorities without distractions slowing her down. Amanda is an action-taker with a well-thought-out plan of attack in hand. Throughout her work history, Amanda has frequently been known as the most dependable team member. She began her career with numbers and finances but grew to discover a passion for the people-side of business with Human Resources. She has a talent for identifying uniqueness in others, encouraging them to know their worth and abilities, all while gracefully holding them accountable for their actions. Despite years of working for a publishing company, Amanda never thought she would be an author. Her first book, The Hiring Process: A Complete System to Save Time, Simplify Steps, and Strengthen Your Team, is just the beginning of her writing career. This book provides more than ideas-it is a full implementation plan. The content blends Amanda's unparalleled organizational skills with her knowledge of finding and evaluating talent. Her exceptional ability to improve efficiency and processes in organizations will serve countless small business owners and strengthen their teams. Amanda and her two children live at the foothills of the Smoky Mountains in Tennessee. She enjoys hiking with her kids, cooking, and gardening, especially cultivating flowers. She's known for having some of the most beautiful blooms in town. One of the greatest joys of her life is watching her children grow and guiding them to pursue their passions.
