Amber Smodey
About Amber Smodey
Amber Smodey is a Retail Solar Advisor at Sunrun, with a diverse background in the food and beverage industry, including management roles at various resorts and hotels in Arizona and Hawaii. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Recreation and Tourism Management from Central Washington University.
Work at Sunrun
Amber Smodey has been employed at Sunrun as a Retail Solar Advisor since 2021. In this role, she focuses on providing solar energy solutions to customers in Maui. Her responsibilities include assessing client needs, explaining solar technology, and facilitating the installation process. Smodey's experience in customer service and hospitality contributes to her effectiveness in this position.
Previous Experience in Hospitality
Before joining Sunrun, Amber Smodey accumulated extensive experience in the hospitality industry. She worked at Equity LifeStyle Properties, Inc. as a Food and Beverage Manager from 2019 to 2021 in the Tucson, Arizona area. Prior to that, she held various positions, including Assistant Restaurant Manager at Hacienda Del Sol Guest Ranch Resort in 2017 and Food and Beverage Supervisor at Courtyard by Marriott from 2011 to 2013.
Education and Expertise
Amber Smodey earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Recreation and Tourism Management from Central Washington University, where she studied from 2008 to 2010. She also attended Western Oregon University from 2006 to 2008. Her educational background provides her with a solid foundation in management and customer service, which she applies in her current role at Sunrun.
Career Progression in Food and Beverage Management
Amber Smodey's career in food and beverage management includes significant roles at various establishments. She served as a Restaurant Supervisor at JW Marriott from 2014 to 2016 and at Marriott International from 2013 to 2014. Additionally, she worked as an Assistant Food & Beverage Manager at Hyatt Regency Maui Resort and Spa from 2019 to 2021, further enhancing her management skills in the hospitality sector.