With more than 100 students taking training at the Texas-based National RV Training Academy (NRVTA) at any given time, the school has hired a concierge to help keep everyone connected and to serve as a central information resource.
Gina Minter started in 2017 as an administrative assistant at the school that trains RV owners as well as professional NRVTA-Certified RV technicians and inspectors. She was recently promoted to the newly created position of student concierge.
A Texas native, Minter said she can connect students to just about any service or activity they’re seeking while visiting the Athens area.
“I plan social events for students and offer ideas on what they can do in the Athens and Dallas areas, either while someone is attending classes or as a way to relax during off hours,” she explained. “I do my best to answer any questions our students or their families may have about the National RV Training Academy or the local area.”
Minter is also tasked with preparing handouts for students to use in class and loading USB drives with resource information to take with them upon graduation. She ensures they have nametags and name tents on their desks when they arrive, and have a certificate ready to take with them when they leave.
Just keeping the breakroom stocked with everyone’s favorite snacks and drinks can be challenging, with dozens of people attending classes in different parts of the NRVTA campus.
“I enjoy spending so much time with students and their families,” she said. “The hardest part is getting to know some pretty awesome people, only to say goodbye when they leave Athens to pursue their dreams.”