TEL Member Spotlight – Renee
Meet Renee- Your Corporate Meeting Planning Expert.
Your role at #TheEventLounge: Working with TEL clients on managing meetings big and small.
How long have you been a member of #TeamTEL: 2+ Years but I have been a corporate meeting planner for 30+ years.
Your favorite thing about being a member of #TeamTEL: We all have the same dedication to truly be a partner to our customers.
One activity/habit that you plan to focus on in 2024: My motto is to move, move, move- Goal is 8,000 steps a day and I have crushed it so far.
Your favorite food: Mexican and the more spicy the better!
Your favorite celebration: Halloween- I am well known for having a Halloween party for up to 150 people. I have a treasure trove of decorations!
What are you most looking forward to in this summer: Headed to a remote area in British Columbia, Canada for a family reunion.
TEL Tips
Renee shares the trends and best practices she is seeing in the marketplace.
Sourcing: When looking for a meeting planner partner, look for a true strategic partner. I like working with my clients in truly understand the event goals, understanding the 3 and 5 year plans and helping build to the strategy.
Communication for meeting and events is crucial. I work with my clients on making sure we over communicate with each other and provide the key information to attendees, speaker, sponsors, etc. The more everyone feels prepared before they walk into the meeting, the better experience we all have.
Key Investments: Production is a key area to really invest in creating a great space. The proper production quality and if you have great images, lighting and sound you can make an event really memorable. It is the key to the look and feel of your entire event. Your content is what people remember the most.
Timing is Everything: One thing to look out for in planning an event that truly builds community is to make sure to protect the agenda and build in down time. I often see packed agendas and those meetings can fall short. The best conferences I have seen take into account some down time and true connection time for attendees to enjoy the full experience.
The TEL Team is your go-to partner for all your event needs!
Reach out and let’s work together to make your next trade show or event a winner!
Contact Deana Gammero today at deana@theeventlounge.com
