Amanda McLarty Muzechenko

About Amanda McLarty Muzechenko

HR Leader | Talent Strategy, Leadership Development & Early Career Programs | Building Confident, High-Performing TalentThroughout my career, I\'ve been dedicated to fostering environments of trust and inclusion, where diversity of thought propels teams towards shared goals. As a seasoned leader, I prioritize empowering others, nurturing their leadership capabilities, and paving the way for future success.Guided by grace, empathy, courage, and vulnerability, I champion authenticity in the workplace, enabling teams to surpass company expectations while staying true to themselves. My leadership style emphasizes mentorship, fostering a culture where individuals thrive and exceed their potential.With a proven track record in leadership development, team dynamics, recruitment, sales execution, and business expansion, I excel in leading strategy execution and delivering unparalleled results to stakeholders. I thrive on solving complex challenges and exceeding organizational objectives, consistently pushing boundaries and embracing innovation and change.Above all, I take pride in igniting purpose in others, guiding them on transformative journeys they may not have deemed possible. I am the catalyst for turning \"can\'t\" into \"can\", inspiring individuals to unlock their full potential and redefine success.

Experience

1. Early Careers, Manager

   Best Buy

   Feb 2026 — Present · Dallas-Fort Worth, TX, US

   Partner cross-functionally within a dedicated Early Careers leadership team to lead enterprise-wide Early Career and Internship programs from strategy through execution. Deliver scalable, inclusive, and business-aligned early talent solutions with accountability for program execution, stakeholder partnership, and continuous improvement across business groups.Scope & Impact:Collaborate with program managers to deliver end-to-end Early Careers and internship programs, including workforce planning, campus recruiting, hiring strategy, intern programming, and execution.Identify, recruit, assess, and hire talent through application review, behavioral interviews, phone screens, and evaluation.Influence and partner with stakeholders to drive hiring decisions, alignment, and on-time program delivery.Drive continuous improvement, process optimization, and change management as Early Careers programs evolve.Manage candidate pipelines and CRM systems (Kenexa/BrassRing and Handshake), ensuring consistent communication and candidate experience.Partner with Talent Acquisition, HR, corporate, and field teams to deliver business outcomes.Analyze recruiting metrics and hiring outcomes to provide data-driven recommendations for Early Career strategies.Embed Inclusion & Belonging principles across recruiting, assessment, and intern programming.Design and deliver intern onboarding and development programs, including training plans and digital resources.Coach and mentor interns to support performance, engagement, and conversion to full-time roles.Lead initiatives and projects supporting Talent Acquisition transformation and Early Careers priorities.Resolve people, process, and stakeholder challenges across recruiting cycles and internship seasons.

Education

• Dallas College

  Certificate, Criminal Justice

• Dallas College

  Associate's degree, Criminal Justice

• Dallas College

  Associate of Arts - AA

Skills

• Sales
• Store Operations
• Customer Service
• Retail Sales
• Visual Merchandising
• Big Box
• Loss Prevention
• Merchandising
• Retail
• Store Management
• Customer Satisfaction
• Inventory Management
• Inventory Control
• Team Building
• Management
• Profit