Lucky enough to have experienced the Meetings and Event Industry from both the facility and planner/client viewpoint. The knowledge of both the rooms division and catering/conference sides of working in a large convention hotel has been an invaluable asset once on the side of the industry bringing dynamic conferences and special events into some of the top facilities in cities across the nation.Excels at face to face connections and leading successful teams to deliver exciting and unique conferences and special events. A graphic arts background and an eye for detail promotes polished and memorable experiences for attendees. Areas of Expertise: leading successful teams, project management, proactivity, design and creativity, critical thinking and problem solving, adaptability, supplier management, and contract negotiation.