Dana Ellis is a meeting producer and event planner with over 25 years of experience in corporate meetings, incentive programs, tradeshows, fundraisers, team building events, holiday parties and other special events. Dana is well versed in all phases of meeting and event management and production services, including site selection, meeting coordination, budget management, billing, food & beverage, off-site activities, transportation, registration and housing, audio-visual needs, entertainment selection, speaker selection, sponsorships, auctions and more. She can handle all aspects of an event, or just a portion. Recognized for her strong organizational, planning and professional management skills, Dana has built lasting relationships with vendors around the world. She combines her organizational skills with strong interpersonal, written and oral communication skills to excel in her field. In addition to her meeting and event industry skills, her background also includes experience in the airline industry and banking. Dana has a BA degree in International Relations from the University of Minnesota, speaks several languages and has traveled all over the world.Specialties: Logistics, meeting coordination, producer services, budget management, vendor liaison, site selection, management, travel coordination, languages (French, German, Japanese), speaker and AV support, VIP services, decor and entertainment coordination, trade show services, trip director, food & beverage management.