BearCom
Amanda Firth has extensive experience in human resources management. Amanda started their career in 1995 as a Senior Managing Consultant at Gallup, where they specialized in the science of psychometrics and improved employee selection and performance management strategies. From 2004 to 2006, they worked as a Training Manager at Halliburton/KBR, Inc., developing health, safety, and environment training programs in Iraq. At Neiman Marcus, they served as a Human Resources Manager, overseeing payroll budget preparation and leading employee relations efforts. From 2009 to 2012, Amanda was a Human Resources Manager at DynCorp International, providing leadership and supervision for employee relations, staffing, compliance, and contracts. Amanda then joined The Waggoners Trucking as the Human Resources Director, designing a compliant HR strategy and managing the company's self-funded health plan. Most recently, they have been working at BearCom as the Vice President of Human Resources, ensuring the company's HR processes support its brand promise.
Amanda Firth earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Applied Learning and Development from The University of Texas at Austin, completing their education from 1989 to 1993. Amanda then pursued a Master's degree in Human Resources Development from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, which they obtained from 1996 to 1998. In addition to their academic qualifications, Amanda Firth holds several certifications related to human resources. Amanda obtained the Professional in Human Resources (PHR®) certification from the HR Certification Institute - HRCI in May 2009 and again in May 2012. Furthermore, they acquired another certification, the SHRM-CP, from SHRM in December 2015, and obtained the Professional in Human Resources (PHR®) certification once more from the HR Certification Institute - HRCI in December 2015.
BearCom
For more than 35 years, BearCom has designed and delivered high-performance wireless voice and data communication solutions that boost operating efficiency and increase safety for leading airlines, manufacturing and petrochemical plants, distribution centers, hotels and resorts, construction firms, public safety agencies, schools, and more. Every year, our rentals team supports major sporting events, award shows, conventions, and fairs, as well as the largest music festivals in the nation. Whether you need a multi-point wireless network to connect your work teams, a fully integrated two-way radio system to combine voice and data across your facility, a bi-directional amplifier to enable communications between first responders in an emergency, or any other wireless solution to improve staff collaboration, BearCom can help. Our knowledgeable team is ready to meet your challenges with a wide selection of innovative equipment, infrastructure, and solutions that enhance the success of your communications, IoT, and M2M programs. With our proven expertise serving more than 20,000 customers in nearly every commercial and public sector, you can count on BearCom to design and deliver the best solutions for your organization. BearCom is headquartered in the Dallas, Texas area with over 40 locations around the country, employing more than 500 people. BearCom is Motorola Solutions largest value-added reseller (VAR) and has earned the prestigious Service Elite Specialist designation. BearCom can provide your organization with a complete suite of wireless products and services: ● Equipment sales ● Short-term rentals for events ● Long-term leasing ● Equipment management ● Service and repair ● Custom systems design ● Narrowbanding