Destination Nashville

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Destination Nashville Employees

Employee
Years
Job
Industry
Shannon Bates, CMP, DMCP Shannon Bates, CMP, DMCP Greater Nashville Area Details
Shannon Bates, CMP, DMCP's Destination Nashville Experience January 2011 - Present
Job
Industry Events Services
Experience
Destination Nashville   January 2011 - Present
Chef's Market Cafe & Takeaway   August 2006 - December 2010
Nashville Convention Center / Centerplate   June 2003 - August 2006
Radisson Beach Resort   May 2002 - June 2003

Skills
Corporate Events, Event Planning, Meeting Planning, Event Management, Sales, Hospitality, Menu Development, Catering, Trade Shows, Parties, Time Management, Weddings, Nonprofits, Hospitality Industry, Wedding Planning

Education
Auburn University   2000 — 2001
MBA

Auburn University   1996 — 2000
BS, Hotel & Restaurant Management

Kayla Hadley Kayla Hadley Nashville, Tennessee Details
Kayla Hadley's Destination Nashville Experience October 2014 - Present
Job Operations Coordinator at Destination Nashville
Industry Hospitality
Experience
Destination Nashville   October 2014 - Present
Galt House Hotel & Suites  July 2013 - October 2014
Indianapolis Motor Speedway  February 2013 - July 2013
One Fine Day Wedding Consultation   January 2011 - January 2013

Skills
Event Planning, Event Management, Hospitality, Blogging, Banquets, Food & Beverage, Hospitality Industry, Hospitality Management, Hotels, Time Management, Social Media Marketing, Micros, Customer Service, Convention Services, Public Relations

Education
University of Kentucky   2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Hospitality Management and Tourism

Lorezo De' Medici   2011 — 2011
Food & Wine

Noblesville High School

Kristin Huff Kristin Huff Nashville, Tennessee Details
Kristin Huff's Destination Nashville Experience February 2004 - September 2004
Job
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
A. O. Smith   October 2012 - Present
Freelance  July 2010 - September 2012
Modern Management   October 2005 - June 2010
Modern Management   September 2004 - October 2005
Destination Nashville   February 2004 - September 2004
Capitol Records Nashville  January 2003 - December 2003
Universal South Records   August 2002 - December 2002

Skills
Event Management, Marketing, Management, Event Planning, Press Releases, Public Relations, Brand Management, Marketing Communications, Music Industry, Advertising, Radio, Tour Management, Sponsorship, Music, Entertainment, Promotions, Editing, Record Labels, Radio Promotions, Music Clearance, Promoters, Promotional Copy, Project Management, Project Coordination, Special Events..., Program Coordination, Day Of Coordination, Pitching Stories, Product Marketing, Communication, Account Management, Program Management, Cross-functional..., Sponsorship Activation

Education
Belmont University   2000 — 2003
BBA, Music Business & Marketing

Holmes High School   1996 — 2000
High School, International Baccalaureate & Advanced Placement

Tanya Cook Tanya Cook Greater Nashville Area Details
Tanya Cook's Destination Nashville Experience Associate Director of SalesDestination NashvilleFebruary 2004 - December 2011
Job Director of National Sales at Destination Nashville
Industry Events Services
Experience
Destination Nashville   Associate Director of SalesDestination NashvilleFebruary 2004 - December 2011
Gaylord Opryland  July 2001 - February 2004

Skills
Tourism, Corporate Events, Public Speaking, Meeting Planning

Education
University of Southern Mississippi   1994 — 1998
Marketing

University of Southern Mississippi

Gaby Dufault Gaby Dufault Seattle, Washington Details
Gaby Dufault's Destination Nashville Experience December 2010 - May 2014
Job Events Manager at Swiftwater Cellars
Industry Events Services
Experience
Swiftwater Cellars  February 2015 - Present
SH Worldwide, LLC.   July 2014 - January 2015
Destination Nashville   December 2010 - May 2014
Hot Schatz PR   2009 - 2010
Western Washington University  2003 - 2008
Cascade Radio Group   2006 - 2007

Skills
Public Relations, Press Releases, Entertainment, Marketing, Publicity, Editing, Music, Management, Customer Service, Proposal Writing, Sales, Meeting Planning, Radio, Event Planning, Event Management, Social Networking, Corporate Events, Social Media Marketing

Education
Western Washington University   2003 — 2008
Bachelor of Arts, Communication

Central Queensland University   2006 — 2006

Mary (Holston) Daugherty Mary (Holston) Daugherty Nashville, Tennessee Details
Mary (Holston) Daugherty's Destination Nashville Experience March 2015 - Present
Job Tour Guide at Local Tastes of Nashville
Industry Events Services
Experience
Local Tastes of Nashville   April 2015 - Present
Destination Nashville   March 2015 - Present
Aspen Dental Management, Inc. (ADMI)   April 2014 - November 2014
Cahaba Dental   June 2010 - July 2013
Hometown Family Dentistry   August 2006 - November 2008

Education
University of Alabama at Birmingham   2004 — 2008
Bachelor’s Degree, Psychology

Emily Spyridon Emily Spyridon Birmingham, Alabama Details
Emily Spyridon's Destination Nashville Experience June 2014 - Present
Job Administrative Coordinator at Hangout Music Festival
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
Destination Nashville   June 2014 - Present
Hangout Music Festival  March 2014 - May 2014
Time Inc.  May 2013 - April 2014
AC Entertainment  June 2012 - June 2012
Gameday Tents   August 2011 - November 2011
Nashville's Visitor's Center   June 2011 - July 2011
Country Music Association  June 2011 - June 2011

Skills
Events Coordination, Public Relations, Social Media Marketing, Customer Service, Photoshop, Creative Writing, InDesign, Administrative Assistant, Brand Development, Marketing Communications, Charity Work, Organizational..., High Organizational..., Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint

Education
University of Alabama   2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Arts, Communication & Informational Sciences; Public Relations

Rachel Kerr Rachel Kerr Nashville, Tennessee Details
Rachel Kerr's Destination Nashville Experience May 2011 - August 2011
Job Prime Source Entertainment Group
Industry Public Relations and Communications
Experience
Prime Source Entertainment Group   May 2015 - Present
Alpha Delta Pi Sorority  June 2014 - May 2015
Tennessee Technological University  January 2013 - August 2013
Alpha Delta Pi Sorority  May 2013 - July 2013
Destination Nashville   May 2011 - August 2011

Skills
Social Media, HTML, Public Relations, Event Planning, CSS, Communication, Time Management, Leadership, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, InDesign, iMovie, Blogging, Marketing, Leadership Development, Music Production, Journalism, Organizational..., Public Speaking

Education
Tennessee Technological University   2010 — 2014
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication

Liz McCaslin Liz McCaslin Nashville, Tennessee Details
Liz McCaslin's Destination Nashville Experience February 2012 - May 2014
Job Events Director at Nashville Sports Council and Music City Bowl
Industry Entertainment
Experience
Nashville Sports Council & Music City Bowl   May 2014 - Present
Destination Nashville   February 2012 - May 2014
Putnam County Farm Bureau   May 2008 - November 2011
Roland Advertising   February 2010 - May 2010
Moore Orthopaedic Clinic   February 2006 - May 2008
Steadman Hawkins Clinic  July 2002 - October 2005
Universal Cheerleaders Association  May 2000 - August 2001

Skills
Sports, Event Planning, Event Management, Marketing, Social Media, Microsoft Office, Social Networking, Sales, Training, Public Relations, Marketing Communications, Management, Access, PowerPoint, Hospitality, Marketing Strategy, Sports Management, Email Marketing, Entertainment, Sponsorship, Advertising, Corporate Events, Research

Education
University of South Carolina-Columbia   2006 — 2007
Master of Science, Sport and Entertainment Management

East Tennessee State University   1997 — 2001
Bachelor of Science, Physical Education, Athletic Training

Marion Warfield Marion Warfield Greater Nashville Area Details
Marion Warfield's Destination Nashville Experience 2007 - 2009
Job Events Manager at Nashville Convention & Visitors Bureau
Industry Hospitality
Experience
Nashville Convention & Visitors Bureau  June 2009 - Present
Destination Nashville   2007 - 2009
O'Neil Hagaman   2006 - 2006

Skills
Event Planning, Event Management, Public Relations, Corporate Events, Hospitality, Social Media Marketing, Marketing, Sponsorship, Trade Shows, Philanthropy, Meeting Planning, Customer Service, Social Media, Budgets, Entertainment

Education
University of Mississippi   2002 — 2006
B.A., Journalism / Public Relations / Business

Jennifer Trsinar Jennifer Trsinar Greater Nashville Area Details
Jennifer Trsinar's Destination Nashville Experience September 2012 - September 2015
Job Senior Account Executive at Nashville Post
Industry Events Services
Experience
SouthComm Publishing Company/ Target Marketing  September 2015 - Present
Destination Nashville   September 2012 - September 2015
Perfect Wedding Guide  December 2010 - September 2012
The Key Event Group   July 2008 - December 2010

Skills
Event Management, Event Planning, Marketing, Weddings, Social Media, Corporate Events, Meeting Planning, Sales, Management, Social Networking, Trade Shows, Social Media Marketing, Hospitality, Public Relations, Advertising, Marketing Communications, Account Management, Hospitality Industry, Time Management, Proposal Writing, Sales Management, Email Marketing, Nonprofits, Special Events, Digital Marketing, Interpersonal...

Education
Kent State University   2003 — 2008
Bachelors, Organizational Communications

Julie Woodruff-Hurst CMP DMCP Julie Woodruff-Hurst CMP DMCP Greater Nashville Area Details
Julie Woodruff-Hurst CMP DMCP's Destination Nashville Experience June 2001 - June 2007
Job CoOwner at Liberty Party Rental, Inc
Industry Events Services
Experience
Liberty Party Rental, Inc  July 2012 - Present
Liberty Party Rental   July 2007 - July 2012
Destination Nashville   June 2001 - June 2007
Gaylord Springs Golf Links   February 1999 - June 2001
Hawk's Nest Golf Club   March 1998 - September 1998
The Pines Golf Club   March 1995 - July 1997

Skills
Event Planning, Event Management, Meeting Planning, Hospitality Industry, Corporate Events

Education
Belmont University   1999 — 2001
BBA, Hospitality, Travel & Tourism

Mercyhurst College   1998 — 1999
Hospitality Administration/Management

Jeff Lisenby Jeff Lisenby Greater Nashville Area Details
Jeff Lisenby's Destination Nashville Experience 1995 - 2010
Job Vocal Director at Gary Musick Company
Industry Entertainment
Experience
Gary Musick Productions, Inc.   August 2006 - Present
Belmont University  August 1993 - Present
Jersey Boys National Tour   2011 - 2014
Abby Burke feat. The Manly Band   1998 - July 2011
Nashville Children's Theatre  2006 - 2011
Nashville Symphony Orchestra   1987 - 2011
Act IV Music   1995 - 2010
Destination Nashville   1995 - 2010
Tennessee Performing Arts Center  1992 - 2010
Tennessee Repertory Theatre  1990 - 2010

Skills
Music, Singing, Musical Theatre, Composition, Orchestration, Songwriting, Finale, Classical, Film Scoring, Music Education, Piano, Recording, Music Industry, Music Production, Orchestral Music, Pianist, Music Theory, Entertainment, Studio Recording, Keyboards, Jazz, Accordion, Songs, Band, Vocal, Improvisation, Ensemble, Musicians, Rock, Concerts, Festivals, Choral, Stage, Keyboardist, Conducting, Performing Arts, Vocal Coaching, MIDI, Chamber Music, Music Technology, Music Supervision, Music Performance, Sight Reading, Bands, Rock Music

Education
University of Missouri-Kansas City   1973 — 1981
Bach. of Music, Master of Arts (Music), Music performance & composition

Raytown South High School   1970 — 1973

Jenna Nelson Jenna Nelson Greater Nashville Area Details
Jenna Nelson's Destination Nashville Experience April 2013 - September 2014
Job Program Coordinator at Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Industry Events Services
Experience
Vanderbilt University Medical Center  June 2015 - Present
BioFinders, Inc.   January 2015 - Present
Wedding 101   December 2014 - January 2015
Destination Nashville   April 2013 - September 2014
Hello Florida  November 2010 - March 2013
Easy Event Planning  May 2009 - December 2009
Baby Gator Childcare   March 2005 - August 2007
Regal Entertainment Group  February 2003 - January 2006

Skills
Computer Literate, Event Planning, Editing, Market Research, Social Networking, Sales, Marketing, Trade Shows, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Event Management, Corporate Events, Marketing Communications, Meeting Planning, Hospitality Industry

Education
University of Central Florida   2005 — 2009
BS, Event Management

Carol Norfleet, CMP, DMCP Carol Norfleet, CMP, DMCP Greater Nashville Area Details
Carol Norfleet, CMP, DMCP's Destination Nashville Experience July 1998 - Present
Job Executive Vice President & COO at Destination Nashville
Industry Hospitality
Experience
Destination Nashville   July 1998 - Present

Skills
Event Management, Hospitality, Hospitality Industry, Event Planning, Tourism, Catering, Meeting Planning, Public Relations, Marketing, Corporate Events, Marketing Communications, Fundraising, Hospitality Management

Education
Austin Peay State University   1979 — 1987
BS & MBA

Katie Burgbacher, CMP Katie Burgbacher, CMP Greater Nashville Area Details
Katie Burgbacher, CMP's Destination Nashville Experience January 2010 - March 2012
Job Assistant Director of Alumni Relations, Chapter Liaison, Athletic Liaison at Vanderbilt University
Industry Hospitality
Experience
Vanderbilt University  April 2015 - Present
Vanderbilt University  March 2012 - Present
Destination Nashville   January 2010 - March 2012
Destination Nashville   July 2007 - January 2010
Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center  July 2006 - July 2007
Tri Star Financial Group   June 2005 - July 2006
Florida Hospital for Children  January 2003 - May 2005

Skills
Marketing, Event Planning, Event Management, Fundraising, Meeting Planning, Management, Program Management, Trade Shows, Budgets, Corporate Events, Hospitality, Time Management, Training, Hospitality Industry, Proposal Writing, Hotels, Sales, Customer Service

Education
Auburn University   1998 — 2002
Human Development and Family Studies

Ellen Carlson Ellen Carlson Cincinnati Area Details
Ellen Carlson's Destination Nashville Experience February 2007 - September 2010
Job Development Associate at United Cerebral Palsy of Greater Cincinnati
Industry Hospitality
Experience
Greater Cincinnati Behavioral Health Services  February 2014 - Present
United Cerebral Palsy of Greater Cincinnati  May 2013 - December 2013
Haber Corporation  September 2010 - May 2012
Destination Nashville   February 2007 - September 2010

Skills
Tourism, Entertainment, Transportation, Team Building, Leadership, Personal Finance, Fundraising, Event Planning

Education
University of Kentucky   2001 — 2005
Bachelor's, Management/Marketing

Notre Dame Academy

Debbie Culp-Sales, CMP Debbie Culp-Sales, CMP Greater Nashville Area Details
Debbie Culp-Sales, CMP's Destination Nashville Experience 2011 - Present
Job Vice President of Sales at Destination Nashville
Industry Hospitality
Experience
Destination Nashville   2011 - Present
Destination Nashville   June 2005 - December 2011
Nashville Convention Center  June 2003 - June 2005
Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center  November 1997 - February 2003
Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center  January 1990 - November 1997
Hyatt Hotels  1984 - 1990

Skills
Event Management, Hospitality Industry, Meeting Planning, Corporate Events, Hospitality, Event Planning, Customer Service, Trade Shows, Sales, Social Networking, Hospitality Management, Catering, Incentives, Marketing, Tourism, Social Media Marketing, Management, Hotels, Food & Beverage, Convention Services, Public Relations, Resorts, Marketing Communications, Team Building

Education
Eastern Illinois University   1978 — 1984
MA, Related Arts/Fine Art

Meg Baird, DMCP, CMP Meg Baird, DMCP, CMP Greater New Orleans Area Details
Meg Baird, DMCP, CMP's Destination Nashville Experience March 2006 - September 2012
Job Associate Director of Sales at ACCENT DMC
Industry Hospitality
Experience
ACCENT-DMC  October 2014 - Present
Hosts Global Alliance  September 2012 - October 2014
Destination Nashville   March 2006 - September 2012
BBC Destination Management  March 2000 - October 2005

Skills
Tourism, Entertainment, Transportation, Special Events, Event Management, Meeting Planning, Hospitality Industry, Catering, Sales, Convention Services, Corporate Events, Hospitality, Revenue Analysis, Resorts, Marketing, Budgets, Trade Shows, Leadership, Management, Team Building, Hospitality Management, Hotels, Contract Negotiation, Customer Service, Event Planning, Food & Beverage, Hotel Management, Incentive Travel, Restaurants, Incentives, Yield Management, Banquets, Travel Management, Time Management

Education
Louisiana State University   1994 — 2000
Bachelor of Arts Degree

Julianne Downs Julianne Downs Greater Nashville Area Details
Julianne Downs's Destination Nashville Experience August 2015 - Present
Job Operations Coordinator at Destination Nashville
Industry Hospitality
Experience
Destination Nashville   August 2015 - Present
Rent The Runway  February 2014 - February 2015
Ramblin' Music Group   August 2013 - December 2013

Skills
Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Digital Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Microsoft Office, Teamwork, Publishing, Event Planning, Social Networking, Public Relations, PowerPoint

Education
Belmont University   2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Marketing

Tom T. Petty Tom T. Petty Greater Nashville Area Details
Tom T. Petty's Destination Nashville Experience June 2001 - Present
Job ROCKSTAR'Z Entertainment
Industry Entertainment
Experience
Rockstar'z Entertainment & Productions   July 2010 - Present
Destination Nashville   June 2001 - Present
The Ranch 1041   August 2000 - Present
Walking Horse Hotel Haunted Atraction   October 2013 - November 2013
AffiliateWise   May 2012 - June 2012
WHIX 1510 AM   May 2009 - January 2010
True Country 1510 Am   August 2006 - January 2007

Skills
Entertainment, Voice Over, Music Publishing, Music Industry, Music, Music Production, Recording, Radio, Songwriting, Songs, Festivals, Singing, Rock, Band, Composition, Guitarist, Film, Musical Theatre, Lyricist, Acting, Performing Arts, Vocalist, Radio Broadcasting, Publicity, Live Sound, Vocal, Lyrics, Music Management, Live Events, Remixing, Broadcast, Producing, Stage, Emcee, Improvisation, Radio Host, Stage Management, Theatre, Radio Promotions, Performing, Talent Booking, Vocals, Music Theory, Singer-songwriter, Radio Producing, Entertainment Industry, Voice Acting, Creative Writing, Dance, Production Managment

Education
Riverdale High School   1995 — 1999
Diploma

Middle Tennessee State University
Mass Communications

Motlow State Community College

Abby Strawser Abby Strawser Nashville, Tennessee Details
Abby Strawser's Destination Nashville Experience October 2014 - Present
Job Operations Coordinator at Destination Nashville
Industry Events Services
Experience
Destination Nashville   October 2014 - Present
Kentucky Speedway  January 2014 - October 2014
Kentucky Speedway  May 2013 - July 2013
NBC Sports  May 2012 - August 2012
Miami University Athletic Development Office   May 2010 - May 2012

Skills
Sports Management, Event Planning, Public Relations, Creative Writing, Customer Service, Public Speaking, Corporate Events, Events Organisation, Editing, Research, Sports Marketing, Budgets, Social Media Marketing

Education
Miami University   2011 — 2013
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Strategic Communications

The University of Stirling   2012 — 2012
Study Abroad, Sports Marketing

Ainsley Hartman Ainsley Hartman Nashville, Tennessee Details
Ainsley Hartman's Destination Nashville Experience January 2014 - Present
Job Educator I EPIC Trainer at Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Industry Professional Training & Coaching
Experience
Vanderbilt University Medical Center- VMG Training and Organizational Development Office   August 2015 - Present
Destination Nashville   January 2014 - Present

Skills
Cosmetics, Public Speaking, Makeup Artistry, Fundraising, Leadership, HubSpot, Communication Skills, Conflict Management, Crisis Management, Publicity, Social Media Blogging, Inbound Marketing, Writing, Event Planning, Social Media Marketing, Marketing, Social Media, Customer Service, Editing, Sales, Microsoft Word

Education
Belmont University   2008 — 2013
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Communication Studies, 3.30

Davidson Academy   1998 — 2008
High school diploma, 4.125

Amy Nathanson Amy Nathanson Greater Nashville Area Details
Amy Nathanson's Destination Nashville Experience May 2014 - Present
Job Creative Services Manager at Destination Nashville
Industry Hospitality
Experience
Destination Nashville   May 2014 - Present
Connie Duglin Specialty Linens  June 2013 - December 2013
Belles Fleurs   November 2011 - May 2013

Skills
Event Design, Visual Styling, Floral Design, Event Management, Sales, Weddings, Corporate Events, Customer Service, Customer Acquisition, Bookkeeping, Client Billing, Online Marketing, Concept Development, Project Management, Social Media Marketing, Project Coordination, Accounting, Sales Contracts, Master Scheduling, Art History, Cultural Anthropology, Social Networking, Account Management, Paper Craft, Handmade Items & Props, Management, Fashion

Education
Middle Tennessee State University   2008 — 2011
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Art History; Cultural Anthropology

The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga   2003 — 2005

Centennial High School   1999 — 2003
High School Diploma

Madison Haun Madison Haun Nashville, Tennessee Details
Madison Haun's Destination Nashville Experience February 2015 - Present
Job OnCall Employee at Destination Nashville
Industry Events Services
Experience
Destination Nashville   February 2015 - Present
The Academy of Country Music  October 2014 - June 2015
CDX Nashville   May 2014 - September 2014
Diamond Eye Music Publishing   January 2014 - May 2014
Carnival Music  August 2013 - December 2013

Skills
Customer Service, Time Management, Microsoft Excel, Social Media, Event Management, Event Planning, Social Networking, PowerPoint, WordPress, Teamwork, Social Media Marketing, Public Speaking, Facebook, Music

Education
Belmont University   2012 — 2015
Bachelor's Degree, Music Business

Erin O'Connor Erin O'Connor Greater Nashville Area Details
Erin O'Connor's Destination Nashville Experience 2010 - 2013
Job President at Spitfire Event Marketing
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
Spitfire Event Marketing   January 2014 - Present
GMR Marketing  November 2013 - Present
PGW -- Promotions Group West  March 2012 - October 2013
Destination Nashville   2010 - 2013
Marketing Directors   October 2011 - March 2012
PGW -- Promotions Group West  February 2010 - October 2011
Ski and Company   July 2007 - November 2009
CI-Group  December 2006 - July 2007
MTV Networks  September 2005 - May 2006

Skills
Press Releases, Social Media Marketing, Budgets, Marketing, Lead Generation, Online Advertising, Advertising, Social Media, Management, Mobile Marketing, Sales, Hospitality, Guerrilla Marketing, Direct Mail, Field Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Brand Awareness, Marketing Communications, Online Marketing, Brand Management, Trade Shows, Sponsorship, Facebook, Digital Marketing, Market Planning, Relationship Marketing, Social Networking, Direct Marketing, Public Relations, Account Management, Event Planning, Email Marketing, Integrated Marketing, Sports Marketing, Event Management, Brand Development, Marketing Management

Education
Rutgers University-New Brunswick   2002 — 2006
Bachelors, Communication and Psychology

Stacy Bahr Stacy Bahr Greater Nashville Area Details
Stacy Bahr's Destination Nashville Experience April 2012 - Present
Job Operations Manager at Destination Nashville
Industry Events Services
Experience
Destination Nashville   April 2012 - Present
March of Dimes  May 2011 - February 2012
March of Dimes  January 2011 - May 2011
March of Dimes  August 2010 - December 2010

Skills
Fundraising, Project Management, Corporate Events, Marketing Communications, Team Leadership, Program Management, Special Events, Troubleshooting, Invoicing, Meeting Planning, Hospitality, Event Management, Event Planning, Entertainment, Live Events, Tourism, Private Events, Venue Management

Education
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater   2007 — 2010
Bachelor's of Business Administration, Marketing

Philadelphia University   2006 — 2007

Dana Patel Dana Patel Greater Nashville Area Details
Dana Patel's Destination Nashville Experience October 2014 - Present
Job Sales Manager at Destination Nashville
Industry Events Services
Experience
Destination Nashville   October 2014 - Present
Restaurant Expert Management/ Sambuca  August 2011 - October 2014
Gaylord Entertainment  August 2006 - November 2009
Teen Mania Ministries  August 2002 - September 2004

Skills
Restaurant Management, Marketing, Catering, Event Planning, Sales, Banquets, Fundraising, Leadership, Public Speaking, Microsoft Office, Event Management, Social Media Marketing, Management, Hospitality, Meeting Planning, Customer Service, Corporate Events

Education
Middle Tennessee State University   2007 — 2011
Bachelor's of Science, Interdisciplinary Studies

Guizhou Normal University   2004 — 2006
Mandarin Chinese

Leslie Fly Leslie Fly Greater Nashville Area Details
Leslie Fly's Destination Nashville Experience May 2007 - September 2007
Job Invoicing Analyst
Industry Hospital & Health Care
Experience
Sarah Cannon Research Institute  June 2015 - Present
OSHi International   October 2010 - May 2015
The Hermitage Hotel  April 2010 - February 2011
The Syndicate  October 2008 - October 2010
Alpha Omicron Pi  August 2004 - May 2009
Bath and Body Works  May 2005 - June 2008
Destination Nashville   May 2007 - September 2007

Skills
Event Planning, Marketing Communications, Accounting, Event Management, Social Media, Public Relations, Customer Service, Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Social Networking, Trade Shows, Sales, Fundraising, Corporate Events, Advertising, Public Speaking, Hospitality, Meeting Planning, Microsoft Office, Entertainment, Marketing Strategy, PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Management, Sponsorship, Time Management, Budgets, Hospitality Industry, Account Management, Training

Education
Middle Tennessee State University   2004 — 2009
Bachelors of Business Administration, Marketing

Lauren Ross, DMCP Lauren Ross, DMCP Greater Nashville Area Details
Lauren Ross, DMCP's Destination Nashville Experience April 2004 - April 2006
Job Independent Hospitality Professional
Industry Hospitality
Experience
Destination Nashville   April 2004 - April 2006
American Diabetes Association  October 2002 - April 2004
Marriott at Vanderbilt   September 2001 - October 2002

Education
University of Mississippi   1997 — 2001
BS FCS, Hospitality

Debbie Warden Debbie Warden Greater Nashville Area Details
Debbie Warden's Destination Nashville Experience February 2007 - Present
Job Owner at Local Tastes of Nashville
Industry Consumer Services
Experience
Local Tastes of Nashville   October 2014 - Present
HOPE International  June 2014 - Present
Destination Nashville   February 2007 - Present
Premier Grounds   October 1985 - Present

Skills
Customer Service, Event Planning, Religion, Biblical Studies, Public Speaking, Team Building, Nonprofits

Education
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill   1975 — 1979
BS, Education

Emily Friedrich Emily Friedrich Nashville, Tennessee Details
Emily Friedrich's Destination Nashville Experience May 2014 - Present
Job Operations Manager at Destination Nashville
Industry Events Services
Experience
Destination Nashville   May 2014 - Present
American Cancer Society  January 2013 - Present
WQAD-TV  January 2011 - December 2012
WMBD 31 News   June 2010 - January 2011

Skills
Event Management, Strategic Communications, Public Speaking, Social Media Marketing, Multi-channel Marketing, Budget Monitoring, Direct Sales, Creative Writing, Investigative Reporting, Event Planning

Education
Monmouth College   2006 — 2010
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Communication and Public Relations

Kylee Bryson, CMP Kylee Bryson, CMP San Francisco Bay Area Details
Kylee Bryson, CMP's Destination Nashville Experience May 2005 - August 2005
Job Senior Events Manager at Stella & Dot
Industry Events Services
Experience
Stella & Dot  August 2014 - Present
Stella & Dot  October 2012 - August 2014
Rx Worldwide Meetings, Inc.   2011 - 2012
Rx Worldwide Meetings, Inc.   2010 - 2012
Farmers Insurance  2008 - 2010
Countrywide  2005 - 2008
Creative Travel Planners   August 2005 - November 2005
Destination Nashville   May 2005 - August 2005

Skills
Meeting Planning, Event Planning, Event Management, Corporate Events, Incentives, Trade Shows, Contract Negotiation, Entertainment, Hotels, Management, Hospitality Industry, Social Media Marketing, Marketing, Sponsorship, Budgets, Catering, Hospitality, Sales, Training, Hospitality Management

Education
Pepperdine University   2002 — 2005
BA

Stephanie Monroe Stephanie Monroe Greater Nashville Area Details
Stephanie Monroe's Destination Nashville Experience Catering ManagerGaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center1993 - 2004
Job Senior Sales Manager at Destination Nashville
Industry Events Services
Experience
Destination Nashville   Catering ManagerGaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center1993 - 2004

Education
University of South Carolina-Columbia   1990 — 1992
BS, Hotel Management & Tourism

Kristi Cline Kristi Cline Greater Nashville Area Details
Kristi Cline's Destination Nashville Experience OwnerKristi Cline Creative1999 - 2005
Job Creative Director at Destination Nashville
Industry Design
Experience
Destination Nashville   OwnerKristi Cline Creative1999 - 2005

Skills
Live Events, Entertainment, Social Media, Creative Direction, Marketing, Event Planning, Corporate Events, Advertising, Email Marketing, Public Relations, Event Management, Photography, Lighting, Marketing Strategy, Hospitality, Music Industry, Music, Marketing Communications, Social Networking, Customer Service, Social Media Marketing, Meeting Planning, Time Management, Weddings, Tourism, Trade Shows, Hospitality Industry, Fundraising, Sales

Education
Henderson State University   1982 — 1987
BA, Music, Theater and Education

Emily N. Cavezza Emily N. Cavezza Nashville, Tennessee Details
Emily N. Cavezza's Destination Nashville Experience September 2007 - March 2009
Job General Manager at Lilac Farms at Arrington Vineyards
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
Lilac Farms at Arrington Vineyards   May 2013 - Present
National MS Society  July 2009 - April 2013
Destination Nashville   September 2007 - March 2009

Skills
Fundraising, Volunteer Management, Non-profits, Annual Giving, Philanthropy, Community Outreach, Program Development, Event Planning, Grants, Event Management, Fundraisers, Community Development, Public Speaking, Public Relations, Social Media

Education
University of Kentucky   2003 — 2007
BA, Integrated Strategic Communications

Diana Crigger Diana Crigger Greater Nashville Area Details
Diana Crigger's Destination Nashville Experience May 2007 - March 2009
Job Project Coordinator at United Way of Metropolitan Nashville
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
United Way of Metropolitan Nashville  April 2009 - Present
United Way of Metropolitan Nashville  April 2009 - January 2010
Destination Nashville   May 2007 - March 2009
Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center  November 2005 - April 2007

Education
Auburn University   2001 — 2005
BS, Hotel & Restaurant Management

David Businda David Businda Greater Nashville Area Details
David Businda's Destination Nashville Experience January 2011 - Present
Job Hands on Operational & Event Manager
Industry Leisure, Travel & Tourism
Experience
Destination Nashville   January 2011 - Present
Gaylord Opryland Hotel & Resort   October 2010 - Present
CMA Music Festival   2001 - Present
Halloween Express - Alabama   August 2012 - November 2013
Halloween Express  August 2011 - November 2011
Nashville Shores  February 2006 - November 2009
Sam's Club - Walmart Stores Inc.   May 2001 - February 2006
Opryland - Grand Ole Opry - TNN   September 1974 - January 2001

Skills
Customer Relations, Customer Service, Retail, Microsoft Office, Excel, Volunteer staff..., Management, Microsoft Excel, Training, Sales, Event Management, Facebook, Event Planning, Social Networking, Budgets, Hospitality

Education
Nashville State Tech   1980 — 1983
Assoc. of Science, Architectural Enigeneering

Volunteer State Community College   1978 — 1980
Assoc. of Sceince, Business Management

Middle Tennessee State University   1977 — 1978
Business & engineering

Tennessee Technological University
Civil Engineering

Kathy Geesey Kathy Geesey Greater Nashville Area Details
Kathy Geesey's Destination Nashville Experience July 2014 - Present
Job Den Leader, Committee Chariman, Asst. Scoutmaster at Boy Scouts of America
Industry Government Administration
Experience
Destination Nashville   July 2014 - Present
Boy Scouts of America  August 1998 - Present
Internal Revenue Service  November 1977 - November 2013

Skills
Nonprofits, Accounting, Policy, Budgets, Microsoft Office, Process Improvement, Leadership, Strategic Planning, Auditing, Training, Team Building

Education
University of Montevallo   1973 — 1977
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Accounting

Kristen LaViscount Kristen LaViscount Greater Nashville Area Details
Kristen LaViscount's Destination Nashville Experience September 2014 - Present
Job Operations Manager at Destination Nashville
Industry Events Services
Experience
Destination Nashville   September 2014 - Present
Destination Nashville   April 2014 - September 2014
Destination Nashville   May 2013 - April 2014
Sequence Events  December 2012 - April 2013
Gray Consulting International Meetings and Incentives  August 2012 - December 2012
BizBash Media  July 2012 - December 2012
Miami University  September 2010 - May 2012
Miami University  September 2009 - May 2012
Global Media Specialists   May 2011 - August 2011
Jujamcyn  May 2010 - August 2010

Skills
Excel, Microsoft Office, Mac, PC, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Welding, Event Management, Theatrical Production, Stage Lighting, Set Construction, Stage Management, Theatre, Event Planning, Word, PowerPoint, Customer Service, Stage, Production Management, Production, Lighting, Carpentry, Problem Solving, Photoshop, InDesign, FileMaker, Project Management, Fundraising, Corporate Events, Social Networking, Public Speaking, Arts Administration, Market Research, Time Management, Adobe Creative Suite, Wordpress, Team Leadership, Facebook, Video, Editing

Education
Miami University   2008 — 2012
Bachelors of Arts, Theatre, Arts Management

Miami University   2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Theatre/Theatre Arts Management

Council Rock North   2004 — 2008