B-3-234 Mackinac Hall
Hospitality and Tourism Management
Grand Valley State University
1 Campus Drive
Allendale, MI 49401

Phone:  616 331-8865
FAX:   616 331-3115
email:  stansbia@gvsu.edu

Education:

New Hampshire College, USA
Bachelor of Applied Science Degree in Hospitality Administration

Birmingham College of Food, Tourism & Creative Studies, England
Higher National Diploma (HND) in Hotel, Catering & Institutional Management

Teaching Areas/Interests:

HTM 190 Field Preparation
Internships  (HTM 290, HTM 390, HTM 490)

Experience:

Amanda has 20 years of experience working in the hospitality and tourism field.  Previous employment has included Reservations Manager with Thistle Hotels in Birmingham, England; Assistant Restaurant Manager with Hyatt Hotels in California, USA and 5 years experience in the travel sector working for Thomson Holidays, a U.K. Tour Operator.

Academic and Community Activities:

Junior Achievement Instructor at Knapp Forest Elementary School