Amanda Rodgers

Experience

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  The Henry Ford

  May 2015 - Dec 2015

  Food Service Associate Intern

  -Manage event staff of 5-10 and conduct seasonal employee evaluations-Submit daily food order guides, maintain stock/inventory records, and monitor food safety codes-Financially accountable for food unit sales during each shift-Facilitate event set up/break down, including events for: ASAE (4,000 attendees), Salute to America, Motor Muster, Civil War Day, & Maker Fair

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  Michigan State University

  Jan 2016 - May 2017

  Event Manager Assistant- Career Services Network

  -Oversee day of event operations for various Career Fairs including up to 4,000 attendees -Responsible for updating and generating reports regarding payment records and company information -Assist in designing event layouts, programs, and various promotional materials -Coordinate daily with employers / recruiters assisting with payment, registration-Recruit, train and manage event student-volunteer ambassador program

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  Visit Detroit

  May 2016 - Aug 2016

  Event Services Intern-Detroit Sports Commission

  -Responsible for securing hotel room block contracts and creating site visit agendas showcasing Detroit-Design marketing/promotional materials, and conduct social media marketing for events-Manage event volunteer programs and acquire all event equipment, signage/decor & awards-Assist in sales support and budget management for 2019-2022 NCAA Championship bid proposals-Involved in planning, The 2016 Prep-Kickoff Classic, 2016 National Veterans Golden Age Games, 2016 Sound Body Sound Mind, 2017 Horizon League & 2018 U.S. Figure Skating Championship Bid Show less

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  Grand Hotel

  May 2017 - Oct 2017

  Convention Services
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  Vail Resorts

  Apr 2018 - now

  • Senior Resort Conference, Wedding & Event Manager

    Oct 2023 - now

  • Resort Conference, Wedding & Event Manager

    May 2019 - now

  • Event Coordinator

    Apr 2018 - May 2019