Employee
Spotlight - Sawanda Stephenson
Meet Sawanda
Stephenson, a Banquet Captain at Prairie Meadows for the past five years.
Before taking on this role, she worked in AJ's Steakhouse for two years.
Sawanda thrives in the diverse environment. She enjoys the variety of events,
working as part of a team, and helping in different departments. She
appreciates the gratuity structure at Prairie Meadows for Banquet Servers,
which adds to her regular pay.
Through her
time at Prairie Meadows, as a self-proclaimed people person, Sawanda has grown
personally and professionally in dealing with people, keeping an open mind, and
navigating different situations. She appreciates the company’s focus on growth,
fun, and opportunities, as well as its strong leadership.
Outside of
work, Sawanda is passionate about giving back. She’s active in her church,
supports breast cancer awareness, organizes fundraising events, is a youth mentor,
sings in the choir, and loves to spend time with the elderly and her 17
grandchildren. Sawanda also enjoys helping with home-school programs and
having the opportunity to make a positive impact both at work and in her
community.