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February's ISES Orlando Meeting
February's ISES Orlando Meeting
For February we are going to Spectacular Themes' Warehouse. This is going to be a fun and exciting meeting that you will not want to miss.
Date: Tuesday, February 16, 2010
Where: Spectacular Themes Warehouse
Times: 5:30pm - 8:30 pm
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ISES Orlando's January Member of the Month ~ Cheryl Andrews FSMD
Name: Cheryl Andrews FSMD
Title: President/ Designer
Company: Cheryl’s Distinctive Creations
Email: CherylAndrews@bellsouth.net
Website: www.Cherylsdistinctivecreations.com
How many years have you been in the event industry? Twenty six
What was your first position? Floral Designer at Executive Plants
How did you get into this business? I met Patti Coons when she was employed by FM Productions. She booked Executive to do the floral for an event she had that developed into a wonderful business relationship in the event industry as well as introducing me to ISES.
What services do you and your company provide to the special events industry? We are a full service event and floral design company. We provide floral design from the grand entrances that greet every guest, to the ballroom table designs as well as stage floral for all occasions.
What has been your company’s most successful event? There are so many. To name a few: Arnold Palmer Invitational, I Star Financial, and The Smokers at the Dolphin, Tech Noveau, and Children’s Miracle Network.
I spend most of my day doing _________? Thinking outside the box to come up with new creations to keep fresh and updated designs. I also spend a great deal of time trying to educate myself by attending design seminars and reading design publications.
Why did you join ISES? To develop a network of business partners and professional networking among the event specialist in and outside the U.S.
What has been your most memorable ISES experience? Being a part of the 2003 and 2009 WOW Awards and receiving the Esprit award for Best Team Effort.
Is there a book, person, or story that has strongly impacted your career? I spoke of her before, Patti Coons. She introduced me to the world of special events. I can’t think of another career I would rather be in than where I am now.
Do you have a career or industry tip you would like to share? Keep a strong work ethic. Put your emphasis on quality and SERVICE. Give your clients your undivided attention from beginning to end.
Tell us what you enjoy doing in free time: I enjoy down time anywhere. I love the tranquility of the ocean. Through the influence of my husband and my son music (the blues) is a large part of my down time.
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December MOM ~ Kristen Scruggs, PBC
Name: Kristen Scruggs
Title: Catering & Conference Service Manager
Company: Grand Bohemian Hotel
Email: Kristen.Scruggs@grandbohemianhotel.com
Website: www.grandbohemianhotel.com
How many years have you been in the event industry?
I have been in the event industry since May 2001. Wow – almost 9 years! I started out doing off-premise catering for ARAMARK when I was in college in Kentucky and they ended up transferring me to Tallahassee, FL and then Orlando, FL. From there, I did Wedding Coordination for Orlando Weddings and I am now at my 3rd hotel.
What services do you and your company provide to the special events industry?
I have worked for The Grand Bohemian Hotel Orlando now for a month & half as Catering & Conference Service Manager. The hotel is downtown Orlando’s landmark luxury hotel with 250 guest rooms & suites, over 10,000 square feet of meeting space, including a rooftop pool terrace for events, the award winning Boheme Restaurant and the Bosendorfer Lounge. We also feature the Grand Bohemian Art Gallery which showcases over 100 rare works of art by local, regional, and internationally recognized artists.
I spend most of my day doing _________?
I service all the corporate groups and room blocks that come to the hotel from our Regional Sales Office, working on rooming lists, reservations, meeting specs, food & beverage, etc… I also block/maintain all wedding room blocks and service intimate weddings (less than 50).
Why did you join ISES?
I joined ISES in October 2007 because I wanted to meet others in this wonderful industry. In August 2009, I joined the Communications Committee and assist with the weekly Monday Morning News, which has been great in getting to know more people!
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