Marketing, Event Planning & Graphic Design

Q. Describe the most common types of jobs you do for your clients.

A. Motivational Speaking, CRM Design and Implementation, Process Creation and Implementation, Advertising Designs, Invitation Design, Event Design, Event Planning, Event Coordination, Weddings, Parties, Lead Research, Market Research, Industry Research, Promo Item Design, Tradeshow Planning and Design

Q. What advice do you have for a customer looking to hire a provider like you?

A. I am a big believer in using empathy in all facets of life including business. Always seek out different vendors, discuss pricing with them as well as other concerns. Then work with the firm that you feel is most compatible with you.

Q. If you were a customer, what do you wish you knew about your trade? Any inside secrets to share?

A. What are peoples business background. I believe it takes a knowledge in all facets of business to make your service or product succeed. I can hire a designer with amazing ideas but if they lack the time and budget controls then it will not be a successful project,

Q. Why does your work stand out from others who do what you do?

A. I feel that I think outside of the box and use both my business and personal skills to accomplish custom, detailed, accurate and efficient services for my clients.

Q. What do you like most about your job?

A. I enjoy working directly with clients, molding a plan and then executing. My drive is client happiness and appreciation for my assistance.

Q. What questions do customers most commonly ask you? What's your answer?

A. What do I do exactly? I tell them: I help businesses who cannot afford a full time marketer, businesses who need a marketing face lift and clients who desire an event with edge while controlling budgets and schedules.

Q. What do you wish customers knew about you or your profession?

A. Clients should know that it is hard to be creative, think of ideas, devote your time to it and then put it out on the table to be critiqued by clients. I have had to grow a thick skin and also understand where the client is coming from.

Q. How did you decide to get in your line of work?

A. I have always enjoyed design and art. At some point along the way I merged that enjoyment with my business savyness in to marketing. I have also been very organized and detailed and was able to put together events, parties, meetings, promotions, campaigns with ease when I saw other people struggling. I feel that I have a talent and want to bring it to those in need.

Q. Tell us about a recent job you did that you are particularly proud of.

A. I recently created in Microsoft Excel a CRM database (Client Relations Management) for a subcontractor. The Business Development Manager had many sales team members to manage and everyone was running in every direction. This database was a hub for all of them to both manage their leads as well as stay involved with notes, meetings recaps, initiatives and goals. The client was extremely happy with the outcome.

Q. Do you do any sort of continuing education to stay up on the latest developments in your field?

A. I am constantly reading and research trends and staying involved in the industries. I am a member of SMPS an association for marketers and am planning to participate in ISES and association for event planners.

Q. What are the latest developments in your field? Are there any exciting things coming in the next few years or decade that will change your line of business?

A. The latest and most exciting development is of course, Social Media. I have been spending a lot of time researching, reading and implementing Social Media tactics to make sure that I understand how to use it as well as what I can get out of it. In turn I hope to bring this knowledge to my clients.

Q. Describe your most recent project, what it involved, how much it cost, and how long it took.

A. I am currently working on a wedding with a $15,000 budget that will occur in September. It has basically taken an entire year of planning. I have a custom spreadsheet created for my brides that we can share and track all of our guests, vendors, budgets and check lists. I have created custom design ideas and implemented those designs for the bride. To date the wedding design and planning fees have been $3,000.

Q. If you have a complicated pricing system for your service, please give all the details here.

A. All of my pricing is on a project and client basis. After discussing with a client their needs I will propose my services and associated costs.