FAQs
- What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
Yes, I am involved in a few professional organizations where I keep up on industry trends.
- How did you get started doing this type of work?
I have been working in the hospitality field since I was 15 years old. I went to college at James Madison University and majored in Hospitality and Tourism Management. I worked for the on campus event planning firm and learned how events were executed from the bottom up. I really loved the atmosphere surrounding events and the satisfaction I felt after an event was a great success. I decided to pursue event planning as my ultimate career. Upon graduation I became and event manager for a large private club in Northern Virginia. In this role I have been able to run the catering and events operation. This involves writing menus, event set-up, staff training, and overall execution, event wrap-up, and billing. I love my job but am looking to test the market and start a little business of my own.
- What types of customers have you worked with?
Weddings, birthday parties, memorials, corporate events, meetings, retirement parties, rehearsal dinners, and really I have executed most types of events it is just too many to list!