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Amanda Garcia

Desert Hot Springs

Summary

Senior-level consultant with broad experience and readiness for high-impact advisory roles. Skilled in strategic planning, problem-solving, and effective communication. Strong focus on driving results, adaptable to changing needs. Known for reliability and building trust within teams and organizations.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

SENIOR ADVISOR

COLLEGEADVISOR.COM
08.2024 - Current
  • Successfully guided students to admission offers from highly selective universities such as Stanford, Harvard, Columbia, Brown, UPenn, MIT, Caltech, USC, Tufts, Rice, Northwestern, University of Chicago, Emory, Georgetown, Boston University, Boston College, Northeastern, the Claremont McKenna Colleges, NYU, Vassar, UC Berkeley, UCLA, University of Michigan Ann Arbor, Georgia Tech, etc
  • Have worked with over 200 students in freelance and volunteering capacities prior to working with CollegeAdvisor.com - at CollegeAdvisor currently managing a growing caseload of 28 students with diverse interests spanning medicine, engineering, business, and architecture.
  • Providing student-centered guidance that fosters intuition and autonomy, driving success in the execution of extracurricular building, major/career exploration, and standardized testing.
  • Collaborating regularly with 20+ former admissions officers from top-tier institutions to deliver insider insights and strategic application support tailored to individual students
  • Coaching students through every stage of the university application process—including college list development, application submission, and financial aid and scholarship navigation—while encouraging a proactive approach to college readiness.

COPYWRITER & COACH

FREELANCE
09.2020 - Current
  • Designing project execution roadmaps
  • Managing projects from initiation to completion
  • Customizing service packages for unique clients
  • Ensuring seamless delivery of services

EDITOR

PROOFED
04.2023 - 03.2025
  • Improved clarity and flow of technical content while maintaining quality and attention to detail
  • Met tight deadlines by enhancing content structure and organization effectively
  • Implemented style guidelines to meet client expectations
  • Ensured correct usage of US, UK, and AUS grammar and punctuation
  • Maintained high quality and attention to detail in editing tasks

SENIOR TECHNICAL RECRUITER

HARNHAM
11.2021 - 11.2022
  • Spearheaded full recruitment cycle, achieving promotion in under 10 months
  • Successfully decreased "time to fill" for specialized positions by 50% on average
  • Collaborated with hiring managers to refine role specifications and enhance interview procedures
  • Expertly managed 10+ open requisitions simultaneously
  • Conducted initial interviews, coordinated follow-up assessments, and finalized candidate selection

Education

BS -

University of California, Berkeley
Berkeley, CA
05.2021

Skills

  • Relationship building and management
  • Organizational development
  • Candidate assessment
  • Interview coaching
  • Essay editing
  • Application strategy
  • Resume review
  • Goal setting

Timeline

SENIOR ADVISOR

COLLEGEADVISOR.COM
08.2024 - Current

EDITOR

PROOFED
04.2023 - 03.2025

SENIOR TECHNICAL RECRUITER

HARNHAM
11.2021 - 11.2022

COPYWRITER & COACH

FREELANCE
09.2020 - Current

BS -

University of California, Berkeley

Client Testimonials

Joseline Apolinar Soriano
US • 1 review
Mar 31, 2025

Amanda Garcia

I cannot begin to express the depth of my gratitude and admiration for my college advisor, Amanda Garcia. From the moment I started my college admissions journey, Amanda was an unwavering source of guidance, support, and encouragement. She made a process that initially felt overwhelming and intimidating into something structured, manageable, and even exciting. Her firm yet compassionate approach ensured that I always knew exactly what needed to be done, while her thoughtful and honest feedback pushed me to be my best self.

As someone who struggles with anxiety, the college application process felt daunting—but Amanda had a way of humanizing every step. She never made me feel like just another student on a screen. Instead, she fostered a real connection, creating a safe space where I could express my concerns about essays, scholarships, financial aid, and everything in between. She listened, she understood, and she reassured me in a way that no one else could. Because of her, I never felt alone in this journey.

I truly believe I would not be where I am today without Amanda’s guidance. She has an undeniable heart for her work, and the impact she has on her students is immeasurable. Her ability to break down the complexities of college admissions in a calm, clear, and stress-free manner made all the difference in my experience. She constantly encouraged me to put my best foot forward, and I know I am better for it.

To anyone who is lost in the college admissions process, I cannot recommend CollegeAdvisor enough—but more than that, I wholeheartedly recommend Amanda Garcia.


Elena Thai
US • 1 review
Apr 2, 2025

I love having Amanda as my advisor!!!

I have been with CollegeAdvisor since April of my Sophomore Year. Initially I was matched with an advisor that I thought was pretty good, but ended up not meeting the expectations or pacing that a student who is in their late sophomore year going into junior year needs. However, I was rematched and ended up matching with Amanda G. We met mid-way into my junior year and we immediately started catching me up. Within a few months, I have accomplished so much and felt so much more confident in terms of ECs, college readiness, etc. She is friendly, and I felt so much more comfortable with where I was and who I was working with after matching with her. Now I am wrapping up my junior year being ahead of most of my schoolmates thanks to her and feel like I have accomplished so much more since my rematch!!


Susana Parocua
US • 1 review
Apr 24, 2025
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Amanda!!

My advisor was Amanda Garcia and, while I joined late, she did all she could to get me caught up. She really helped me understand the application process as a first-generation student going to university. I wouldn't have been able to do it without her, and I'm so grateful for all the last-minute essay editing and support she pushed me through.


Victoria Berg
US • 1 review
Jul 3, 2025
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Extremely useful and worth every penny!

My advisor was super helpful and a great experience! Amanda Garcia taught me so many useful things about college, essays, scholarships, and much more. She also provided resources. For example, she gave me a Google Doc to fill out to search for my perfect university and a goals sheet to help me map out my goals and future, both of which were very useful. I enjoyed every meeting with her, and without her, I would've been lost on what to do and how to apply for college. I thank her endlessly, and I completely recommend her and CollegeAdvisor in general.





Amanda Garcia