Letters of Reference
Community Relations & Promotions Coordinator
Evansville Otters Professional Baseball Club
“I have worked with Mandi for the past 2 years now. She is a very hard worker and always strives for the best. Mandi has helped me a lot this past year on getting things set up for our Booster Club. She did a great job organization the Scout over night outing, which included getting players to stay and help the Scouts earn their baseball loop. Mandi would be an asset for any company hiring her.” August 31, 2012
Tracy Hunter, President, Evansville Otters Booster Club
worked directly with Mandi at Evansville Otters Professional Baseball Club
“I am delighted to write this letter of recommendation for Mandi Boyd. An organization I am affiliated with, held a Veterans Appreciation night with the Otters. Mandi, our contact for setting up the event, is an absolute delight to work with. Although I know she was working with several clients through a very vigorous season, she always made you feel like you were the only one that mattered. Our event would not have been as successful had it not been for Mandi and her never ending desire for excellence. I know Mandi will be an asset to your organization and contribute to your success.” August 29, 2012
Top qualities: Great Results, Personable, Creative
Stephen Lynch
hired Mandi as a Promotions Coordinator in 2012
“Mandi is a very responsible person and very detail oriented. She always had the days tasks planned out for the interns working under her and made sure each game went smoothly. If something did go wrong she figured out how to make it work and make the customers happy. Never heard a negative complaint from guests or other employees at the ball park. Anything a board member or booster club member ever needed she would help with and always had a smile on her face. Anyone that hires her will benefit from the joy and spirit she brings with her.” August 28, 2012
Nancy Jernigan, Board, Otter Booster Club
worked with Mandi at Evansville Otters Professional Baseball Club
“I have worked with Mandi for the past 2 years now. She is a very hard worker and always strives for the best. Mandi has helped me a lot this past year on getting things set up for our Booster Club. She did a great job organization the Scout over night outing, which included getting players to stay and help the Scouts earn their baseball loop. Mandi would be an asset for any company hiring her.” August 31, 2012
Tracy Hunter, President, Evansville Otters Booster Club
worked directly with Mandi at Evansville Otters Professional Baseball Club
“I am delighted to write this letter of recommendation for Mandi Boyd. An organization I am affiliated with, held a Veterans Appreciation night with the Otters. Mandi, our contact for setting up the event, is an absolute delight to work with. Although I know she was working with several clients through a very vigorous season, she always made you feel like you were the only one that mattered. Our event would not have been as successful had it not been for Mandi and her never ending desire for excellence. I know Mandi will be an asset to your organization and contribute to your success.” August 29, 2012
Top qualities: Great Results, Personable, Creative
Stephen Lynch
hired Mandi as a Promotions Coordinator in 2012
“Mandi is a very responsible person and very detail oriented. She always had the days tasks planned out for the interns working under her and made sure each game went smoothly. If something did go wrong she figured out how to make it work and make the customers happy. Never heard a negative complaint from guests or other employees at the ball park. Anything a board member or booster club member ever needed she would help with and always had a smile on her face. Anyone that hires her will benefit from the joy and spirit she brings with her.” August 28, 2012
Nancy Jernigan, Board, Otter Booster Club
worked with Mandi at Evansville Otters Professional Baseball Club
Promotions Intern
Evansville Otters Professional Baseball Club- Frontier League
“Mandi was a great coworker. She was very professional and always got her tasks done on time. She came to work with a positive attitude and was willing to help wherever needed.” August 30, 2012
Jessica Clark, Community Relations and Promotions Assitant, Rickmond Flying Squirrels
worked directly with Mandi at Evansville Otters Professional Baseball Club
“Mandi was a great coworker. She was very professional and always got her tasks done on time. She came to work with a positive attitude and was willing to help wherever needed.” August 30, 2012
Jessica Clark, Community Relations and Promotions Assitant, Rickmond Flying Squirrels
worked directly with Mandi at Evansville Otters Professional Baseball Club
Student
Western Michigan University (Public Relations Organization)
"I am writing this endorsement for Amanda Boyd. I was a professor at Western Michigan University from 1975 to my retirment in 2011. I was the Director of WMU's School of Communication from 1999 to 2009. When she was at WMU, I knew Amanda as an advisee and as a student in some of my classes. Based on my contact with her, I can say without hesitation that she could be an excellent addition to anyone's staff.
As noted, I taught at the university level for thirty-six years and of all the undergraduate students I was associated with, I would rank Amanda in the top 10%. Her personal and professional characteristics are outstanding and her level of motivation and ability to do well are exceptional. She easily fulfills my image of what is expected of a quality employee. She is the type of person I would hire for my consulting firm without hesitation."
Dr. Steven C. Rhodes, Professor
Western Michigan University
"As a member of my Communication and Community Engagement class Mandi was by far one of my most memorable students. She brought energy and joy to our classroom community, and even today when I see her around campus it's evident that she extends that same spirit to the larger university community. Mandi was always willing to add to the conversation in class and consistent in her work ethic and positive attitude."
Angela Prius, Event and Rental Coordinator at Girl Scouts Heart of Michigan
Western Michigan University
“Throughout my coursework at Western Michigan University, I had the pleasure of working with Mandi on our senior capstone PR campaign, where we were able to work with in client-side public relations. She showed an amazing capacity to think outside the box and her creativity was one of the most crucial factors in our success. Her determination for perfection is a standard that all companies should endorse and value. Mandi is a phenomenal leader and any company would be lucky to have her as a teammate. She is diligent, quick to learn, and takes on new challenges with excitement. Her greatest strength is her ability to pitch. She is incredibly well-spoken and has been a role model to all those who have worked with her. I would hire her without any reservation.” September 7, 2012
Alec Piliafas, Senior Account Executive, MSL Group
studied with Mandi at Western Michigan University
“I worked with Mandi over the course of a year on the Executive Board of the Public Relations Organization. One of the things I quickly learned about Mandi is how friendly and outgoing she was. As a member of the E-board. Mandi made members feel welcome at meetings and was always prepared, and willing to take on additional tasks. Her positive spirit and commitment to her position is what made Mandi stand out. I can say with confidence that Mandi's ability to work as an effective team-member, in addition to her effective use of event planning skills will make her a strong asset to any organization.” August 30, 2012
Sydney Kearns, Account Assistant, Marx Layne & Company
studied with Mandi at Western Michigan University
“I studied with Mandi in our capstone PR class at Western Michigan University and was also on the board with her for our Public Relations Organization. Mandi is a very hard worker and very committed to any task that she is given. I really enjoyed working with Mandi and think that any organization would be extremely lucky to have her!” August 28, 2012
Michelle Diment, PR, Sprocket Communications
studied with Mandi at Western Michigan University
Student
Saginaw Valley State University (Kappa Tau Epsilon)
“Mandi has the kind of leadership abilities that don’t come around very often. I have always been impressed by her ability to motivate her sorority sisters and command their respect while showing a positive attitude. She is a natural leader, a go-getter, and a top notch team player.” August 29, 2012
Shane Stout, General Manager, Kalamazoo Growlers Baseball Club
studied with Mandi at Saginaw Valley State University
As noted, I taught at the university level for thirty-six years and of all the undergraduate students I was associated with, I would rank Amanda in the top 10%. Her personal and professional characteristics are outstanding and her level of motivation and ability to do well are exceptional. She easily fulfills my image of what is expected of a quality employee. She is the type of person I would hire for my consulting firm without hesitation."
Dr. Steven C. Rhodes, Professor
Western Michigan University
"As a member of my Communication and Community Engagement class Mandi was by far one of my most memorable students. She brought energy and joy to our classroom community, and even today when I see her around campus it's evident that she extends that same spirit to the larger university community. Mandi was always willing to add to the conversation in class and consistent in her work ethic and positive attitude."
Angela Prius, Event and Rental Coordinator at Girl Scouts Heart of Michigan
Western Michigan University
“Throughout my coursework at Western Michigan University, I had the pleasure of working with Mandi on our senior capstone PR campaign, where we were able to work with in client-side public relations. She showed an amazing capacity to think outside the box and her creativity was one of the most crucial factors in our success. Her determination for perfection is a standard that all companies should endorse and value. Mandi is a phenomenal leader and any company would be lucky to have her as a teammate. She is diligent, quick to learn, and takes on new challenges with excitement. Her greatest strength is her ability to pitch. She is incredibly well-spoken and has been a role model to all those who have worked with her. I would hire her without any reservation.” September 7, 2012
Alec Piliafas, Senior Account Executive, MSL Group
studied with Mandi at Western Michigan University
“I worked with Mandi over the course of a year on the Executive Board of the Public Relations Organization. One of the things I quickly learned about Mandi is how friendly and outgoing she was. As a member of the E-board. Mandi made members feel welcome at meetings and was always prepared, and willing to take on additional tasks. Her positive spirit and commitment to her position is what made Mandi stand out. I can say with confidence that Mandi's ability to work as an effective team-member, in addition to her effective use of event planning skills will make her a strong asset to any organization.” August 30, 2012
Sydney Kearns, Account Assistant, Marx Layne & Company
studied with Mandi at Western Michigan University
“I studied with Mandi in our capstone PR class at Western Michigan University and was also on the board with her for our Public Relations Organization. Mandi is a very hard worker and very committed to any task that she is given. I really enjoyed working with Mandi and think that any organization would be extremely lucky to have her!” August 28, 2012
Michelle Diment, PR, Sprocket Communications
studied with Mandi at Western Michigan University
Student
Saginaw Valley State University (Kappa Tau Epsilon)
“Mandi has the kind of leadership abilities that don’t come around very often. I have always been impressed by her ability to motivate her sorority sisters and command their respect while showing a positive attitude. She is a natural leader, a go-getter, and a top notch team player.” August 29, 2012
Shane Stout, General Manager, Kalamazoo Growlers Baseball Club
studied with Mandi at Saginaw Valley State University