Brenton Rice Email & Phone Number

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

Brenton has a bachelor’s degree in Business, an Associates degree in Hospitality and Event Management, and has been with The Odyssey group since 2013. Brenton manages and is the main point of contact for all contracts and events governed by The Odyssey Group. He has experience managing a variety of contracts including federal grants, state-funded programs, private and non-profit job fairs, and other conferences. A seeker for innovation and detail, he enjoys finding new ways to optimize processes and enhance service and customer satisfaction in all projects. He is energized by working closely with others and demonstrates his skills in effectively communicating with a wide variety of clientele.SPECIALTIESEvent ManagementProject/Program ManagementInnovative leadershipCustomer serviceOrganizational skillsOnsite logistics and supportEXPERIENCEOver 6 years of event and hospitality managementSpecialization in job/career fairs and eventsBrochure/branding website design and marketingHTML website developmentData entry/management

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

• Assisted in opening first-ever movie theater concept with full restaurant and bar in the Twin Cities• Customer service, cashier and cash management, opening and closing duties, advanced cocktail, wine, and food knowledge• • Training and orientation of new staff

Minneapolis, Mn

• Work with internal staff analysts on the research and development of site location studies and public financial incentive partnerships for Fortune 500 companies• Create and amend federal, state, and local incentive programs• Data entry

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

• Develop understanding of HOURCAR’s application process for international applicants and prepare instructions to enhance efficiency • Research, develop, and compile new information and necessary instructions into text for the HOURCAR website

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

• Take notes at all meetings of the regional officers• Submit summaries of regional events to the Communications Direct and the Regional Website Coordinator for inclusion in the newsletter• Submit notes from officer meetings and the regional convention, along with photographs (if applicable) to the Regional Coordinator for archiving• Help the regional officer team achieve any goals the team sets, including any regional Honors in Action projects

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

• Establish and initiate advertising and chapter awareness campaigns on campus• Identify campus advertising ideas and opportunities and present them to the Executive Council• Print and maintain all chapter postings, fliers, and other public information• Help Secretary/Historian to maintain full record of chapter functions, submit various reports of chapter activities, and prepare and maintain chapter documentation for regional and international meetings and conventions

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

• Assume the duties of the President in their absence or at the request of the President• Maintain a list of campus committees and their membership, meeting dates, and locations• Communicate with clubs and organization senators of their status with Student Senate• Maintain weekly contact with clubs and organization advisors to report any pertinent information to the Executive Board• Collect and submit minutes from club and organizations to the Student Senate Secretary • Assist in the planning and implementations of events• Attend bi-weekly general assembly meetings• Serve on the Student Life Committee

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

• Lead groups of volunteers with various projects, programs, and events around the Twin Cities• Act as a liaison between HandsOn Twin Cities, volunteers, and the nonprofit partner• Supervise each project. Projects led: o Mano a Mano: Volunteer to sort surplus medical supplies and supervise small high school groups through bi-weekly projects o International Institute of Minnesota: Volunteer to help recent refugees create resumes, computer basics, and complete job applications

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Business Administration And Management, General

Associate Of Arts And Sciences (Aas), Hospitality Administration/Management

Activities and Societies: Phi Theta Kappa, Student Senate• Related Coursework: Micro/Macroeconomics, Calculus I, Accounting I and II.

Associate Of Arts And Sciences (Aas), Recording Arts Technology/Technician

• Related Coursework: Recording Theory, Production Lab, Mix Lab, Acoustics, Consoles, MIDI Lab