Nothing is better to me than receiving feedback from my clients, colleagues, and friends that the connections and/or services I provided for them were wildly successful, spot on and sometimes even life-changing. Who or what can I connect you to or plan for you? Happy to listen to your needs and offer advice, suggestions or services to help you.My passion is to make a difference in the lives of people by planning activities, experiences, events, meetings, and connecting services, destinations, opportunities, organizations, companies, products, and more that enhance their lives. I discover and design one of a kind creative meeting, event and engagement solutions with a wow factor that exceed expectations, result in lifelong memories, drive sales and retain and engage employees! I deliver results through personalized service, engagement, innovation, and attention to detail.I am an extremely self-motivated connector in the hotel, events, meetings and incentives industry with a strong background in customer service, a large network of industry professionals, and a passion for helping others connect, grow and live a better life. Outside of work, I volunteer often speaking about health and wellness on the road, advocating for women, helping the vulnerable and assisting with various charity fundraisers. I am an avid runner, cyclist, swimmer, triathlete and all-around fitness enthusiast and a Chicago venue food and wine expert. I am an energized and passionate lover of life. Specialties: Check-In and Registration Specialist, Meeting Planner, Incentive Planner, Event Solutions, Marketing, Corporate Marketing, Hotel and Venue Sourcing, Luxury Global Meeting Planning and Incentive Travel Sales, Chicago Meeting and Travel Expert, Leadership, Trade Show Participation, Networking, Building Relationships, Event Planning, Customer Service, Problem Solving, Innovative Solutions, Ideation, Engagement Solutions, Empathy Training, Health and Wellness. Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office, Cvent, Salesforce, Fitness, Health and Wellness. Full name: Donna MitsosMaiden name: Donna BarkerCommon misspellings: Donna Mistos, Donna Mistros, Donna Mitchell, Donna Mitos, Donna Mitosis