Taylor Doppke

Major: Event Management
Company/Organization: Adrenaline Special Events
Company/Organization website: http://adrenalinespecialevents.com/
Destination: Palatine
Timeframe: Summer
Advisor/Coordinator Email: rmcclain@iastate.edu

Responsibilities

Monitor and manage Google searches of company race postings to ensure internet presence. Research and secure appropriate after party venues for race participants (400 to 6,000 people). Contact local and national businesses to obtain sponsorships for races. Assist in all facets of race day logistics including; packet pick-up, volunteer coordination, course layout, vendor/sponsor booth space, and participant safety.

Accomplishments

My greatest accomplishment from my experience is working an event with 6,000+ attendees.

Learning experience

My greatest lesson learned from my experience is how to deal with crisis management.

What advice would you give?

Be open-minded and jump at every opportunity to gain experience.

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