Amanda Akers
About Amanda Akers
Amanda Akers serves as the Head of Product & Marketing at Rent Ready, where she focuses on innovative marketing strategies for property management solutions. She holds a Master of Science in Communications from Purdue University and has previous experience in marketing roles at PeraHealth, Inc. and DebMed.
Current Role at Rent Ready
Amanda Akers serves as the Head of Product & Marketing at Rent Ready, a position she has held since 2018. In this role, she focuses on developing innovative marketing strategies tailored for property managers, maintenance managers, and regional managers. Amanda has been instrumental in implementing the Virus Safeguard service at Rent Ready, which employs 360° Surface-Spraying technology to disinfect shared surfaces. Additionally, she has developed a proprietary technology platform designed to streamline the process of preparing apartment homes for new tenants.
Education and Academic Background
Amanda Akers earned her Master of Science in Communications from Purdue University - The Graduate School, completing her studies from 2017 to 2019. Prior to this, she obtained a Bachelor of Science in Business from Appalachian State University, where she studied from 2006 to 2010. Her academic background provides a strong foundation for her expertise in marketing and product management.
Previous Work Experience
Before her current role at Rent Ready, Amanda Akers held several marketing positions. She worked as a Marketing Manager at PeraHealth, Inc. from 2015 to 2018, where she contributed to marketing initiatives in Charlotte, NC. Prior to that, she was the Marketing & Sales Communications Coordinator at DebMed from 2013 to 2015. Amanda also has experience in retail, having worked as a Selling Specialist at Belk from 2007 to 2014.
Professional Focus and Contributions
Amanda Akers is dedicated to providing solutions for property management through innovative marketing strategies. Her focus on enhancing operational efficiency for property managers, maintenance managers, and regional managers is evident in her work at Rent Ready. She has played a key role in developing technology-driven solutions that address the needs of the property management sector.