Amanda Gardner

Majored in Political Science, Minored in Interdisciplinary Studies
Central Methodist University, Class of 2019
From Saint Francis, KS

My name is Amanda Danielle Gardner. Everyone calls me by my middle name (thanks to my mother), Danielle. My hometown is Shelbyville, MO where I was born and raised. I went to North Shelby, in Shelbyville, for elementary, middle school, and high school. I am married to Justin Gardner. He is a wonderful friend and husband, and he is very intelligent, talented, and fun. Together, we have an amazing son, Gus, who will 7 years old soon. I call Justin and Gus "my boys." My boys are my everything, along with my other family members and close friends. Justin, Gus, and I live in Saint Francis, Kansas (the FAR northwestern corner of the state). I am an avid reader and love to learn. For the most part, I read non-fiction books on anything related to World War II. I also love to study law, the practice of law, and law-enforcement. In my downtime, you can find me playing with my husband and our son, reading, being a homemaker, and enjoying the outdoors. My family and I attend Gus's little league games (in any sport), go camping, fishing, and hiking together. My husband, son, and I make a great team and spend every second possible together! I am looking forward to graduating from CMU in May of 2016!

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Education

Central Methodist University
North Shelby High School

Amanda in the News

Gardner Graduates from Central Methodist

Antonia C. Gardner was among more than 300 graduates honored at the Central Methodist University Winter Commencement. Students from the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (CLAS) and the College ...

January, 30 2020 - Verified by Central Methodist University

Gardner Named To Central Methodist University Spring 2019 Dean's List

Central Methodist University student Antonia Gardner, a nursing major from Woodbury , Minn., has been named to the CMU Dean's List for the Spring 2019 semes...

June, 12 2019 - Verified by Central Methodist University

Gardner Graduated from Central Methodist University

Amanda Gardner was one of over 800 students to graduate from Central Methodist University's main campus in Fayette, extended locations and online programs. Gardner is from Saint Francis ...

July, 13 2016 - Verified by Central Methodist University

Gardner on CMU Dean's List

Amanda Gardner has been named to the Central Methodist University Dean's List for the spring of 2016. This outstanding academic achievement is awarded only to those students who meet all criteria ...

June, 14 2016 - Verified by Central Methodist University

Gardner on CMU Dean's List

Amanda Gardner has been named to the Central Methodist University Dean's List for the fall of 2015. This list is comprised of students from the main campus in Fayette, Mo., as well as the online p...

January, 18 2016 - Verified by Central Methodist University

Gardner on the CMU Dean's List

Amanda Gardner has been named to the Central Methodist University Dean's List for the spring 2015 semester. The CMU Dean's List is reserved only for students who earn a 3.50 or above grade point a...

June, 17 2015 - Verified by Central Methodist University

Activities

Student Government Association

Member of the Student Government Association at Central Methodist from the fall of 1997 to the spring of 1998.

Fall 2000 - Spring 2001 - Central Methodist University

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Delta Pi Omega Sorority

I pledged DPO in the fall of 1998. I was an active member throughout my days at Central Methodist College. While a member of DPO, I was the "activity chair" for two years. This chairperson was responsible for planning sorority events, such as, formal and summer activities. I worked in close coordination with several businesses and other organizations to ensure successful events for Delta Pi Omega.

Fall 2000 - Spring 2001 - Central Methodist University

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Howard Payne Hall Council

Hall council planned activities for residents to enjoy, such as, hall barbeques, game nights, trivia nights, movie nights, and study nights. Also, the Howard-Payne Hall Council was responsible for fielding resident comments, suggestions, and complaints. We listened to each resident's want or need, and then found a way to make their "home away from home" a better environment for each person. We helped to play a small part in ensuring each resident's academic success at Central Methodist.

Fall 2000 - Central Methodist University

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Work Experience

Legal Assitant/Paralegal at Cheyenne County Attorney's Office

I was the legal assistant to the Cheyenne County Attorney, in Saint Francis, Kansas. I ran and managed the daily secretarial operations of the office (telephone, appointment scheduling, faxing, printing, copying), and I managed the legal operations of the office. I created and handled all legal documents for prosecutor review and signature, then filed them with the District Court of Cheyenne County, Kansas. I worked closely with the Clerk of the Court, the Magistrate and District Court judges and probation and juvenile offices. I conducted legal research for this office and attended numerous seminars and classes in correlation with this position. Also, I successfully lobbied the Cheyenne County Commissioners to transform the office from a part-time office to a full-time office.

October 2005 - October 2011

Co-owner at Gardner Construction

I manage all bookwork for this company.

September 2004 - Present

Cash Operations Supervisor (COS), Membership/Refunds Associate, Floor Associate, Sales Associate at Sam's Club #8163 Columbia, MO

While at Sam's Club, I had many duties. I was a "Cash Operations Supervisor" for most of my time there. I was in charge of large sums of money, large transactions, managing cashiers on my shift, scheduling, and ensuring customer satisfaction. I was awarded "Associate of the Month" twice, during my 6 years at Sam's Club. I was given many "merit" raises, and I was chosen to attend the "Wal-Mart Shareholders" meeting in Bentonville, Arkansas, in 2003, as Sam's Club #8163's representative.

May 1998 - July 2004

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