Ann Valenti Email and Phone Number

Ann is an 18 year Hospitality veteran with proven successful results managing many types of events as a freelance Travel Director, Sales & Event Manager for incentive travel houses and Destination Management Companies (DMCs).*Working on a contractual basis to plan, operate and execute corporate incentive travel programs, meetings and events in the continental United States and international destinations. *Acting as the DMC liaison, a VIP liaison, managing food and beverage and room accommodations, overseeing activities, registration/hospitality desk, airport management, transportation, amenities and special events. *Possesses attributes crucial to success: integrity, a commitment to excellence, a positive attitude, diplomacy, tact, courtesy and a sense of humor. *Proven expert at managing incentive travel programs, product launches, CME meetings, pharmaceutical, financial/insurance, sporting events and more. *Knowledgeable with WORD, EXCEL, DELPHI, LANYON, AMX, VIRTUOSO, SIGNATUE, Contracts and BEOs.*Superior work ethic with a high level of commitment and drive; outstanding problem-solving skills; ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously, while maintaining budget and time line requirements. Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, working collaboratively and courteously with colleagues, management, executives and the public. *Working with clients such as: Bank of America, UBS, FTI Consulting, Macquire, JLL, Esquire Communications, Oracle, JP Morgan, Xtandi, Advent, Western Union, Turner, WCM Financial. Toyota, Volvo, Chevrolet, GMC, Astrazeneca, US Bank, American Express Meetings, Morley, Aimia, GCG, ITA, RMC, Realize Planning, Operations Altitude, Alpine Access, to name a few.