Candice Rogers, Director, Planning & Operations, Finance
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What woman has positively impacted/inspired you in your career, and what’s one lesson she taught you?
I owe my career to my mom. She instilled confidence in me at a young age to be anything that I wanted to be. When she was young there weren’t many opportunities for women. She really pushed me to go to college & obtain a successful career.
As a woman in travel, how has RCI demonstrated inclusion?
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Describe one or more characteristics about yourself that you believe led to your success.
I can be a bit of a workaholic at times. My non Finance friends don’t understand it, but I love to analyze numbers & work in Excel. I also really love to have fun but a good day of hard work gives me a ton of satisfaction.
What would you tell young women who are just starting to work? What would you like them to know?
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What do you like to do outside of work?
Spend time with my friends & family. I really enjoy playing cards & board games with my family, especially during COVID! I can’t wait to see live music again & get together with friends. My boyfriend Chris & I enjoy walking our dog Peanut & riding our bikes. And of course I love to travel. My favorite vacation will always involve a beach but I also enjoy visiting new places & trying new things. I’m very blessed to have great family & friends, most of which I have met at RCI throughout my 23 years with the company