Through relationship building and sales, I am committed to providing the best service to my clients through memorable experiences. As a seasoned, versatile, and well-respected sales and event planner with more than 25-years of experience, I have a solid track record in sales, event management, client relations, festival management, catering sales, marketing, budgeting, community relations, and financial management. I am committed to building solid relationships that turn into long term friendships and repeat clients. My track record shows a history of generating results by demonstrating integrity and superior product knowledge with an ability to establish rapport with people at all levels and from diverse cultures. It's my belief that the key to success is building a strong relationship within your community. I serve on the Executive Committee for the Mahomet Music Festival, I served six years on the Mahomet Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors most recently ending my reign as the MACC Board Chairman, was the former Chairman of the Committee on Aging of Champaign County and former chapter president for the Greater Chicago Chapter of the National Association of Catering and Event Executives (NACE). I hold a President's award from NACE and several Manager of the Year awards in Catering with Hostmark Hospitality Group. Specialties: Sales, Marketing, Event Planning, Festival Management, Crowd Management, Catering, Fundraising, Foodservice, Customer Service, Public Relations, Education, Leadership and Outreach