If you’re reading this, you are likely a client, Agency or Dining Partner, or friend of the DINEvent team. There’s a chance we’ve never met in person, so our hope is that this post allows you to get to know us a bit better!
I’m Rachel, DINEvent’s Venue Sourcing Manager. I joined the DINEvent team in 2016 after meeting Amanda in 2015. Curious about how we met? Read about my DINEvent Journey.
My primary role includes what my title suggests: managing the venue sourcing and selection process from start to finish. I connect with our clients and partners daily, which I love about this position! I also get to stay up-to-date on the latest venues, top destinations, and industry trends.
My secondary responsibilities include much more than sourcing. I run our weekly team calls (one of my favorite tasks!), handle the commission and accounting piece for our Dining and Agency Partners, create our quarterly newsletters, and post to DINEvent’s social media accounts.
Another more recent effort is hiring a new employee! We are on-boarding her now and promise to share more soon!
Meet Anayis, our Event Producer. Anayis joined our team in 2018, but she and I go waaaaaay back to 2013 when we were randomly assigned as roommates by our study abroad program. I can’t even put into words how grateful I am that I get to work with such a close friend!
Anayis’ primary role as our Event Producer is on the full-service event planning and meeting management side, DINEvent Premium.
For most clients, Anayis’ speciality is her white-labeling abilities. We won’t say much more, but she’s currently managing 6 inboxes in Outlook! She seamlessly operates as an extension of many client teams, and they are thrilled to call her one of theirs.
Lately, Anayis is itching to give DINEvent’s CRM a glow-up. Despite being a planner, she is a right-brain creative. She is constantly improving our infographics, email signatures, and even built our website from scratch!
Last, but most certainly, not least is Amanda, our Founder & CEO! Over a decade ago, she dreamed up DINEvent’s concept and I am so thankful that she did.
Amanda primarily oversees the company’s growth strategy, guides and manages the team, and assists with a few key DINEvent Premium clients. Currently, she is planning a series of unique sales meetings throughout the U.S for a Fortune 500 Company.
Amanda wears many hats at DINEvent. She is readily available to step in whenever and wherever she is needed. I am so appreciative to work under a leader like Amanda and am proud to call her a mentor.
Outside of DINEvent, Amanda’s beautiful family and her diverse Phoenix-based business portfolio keep her busy.
Your turn — tell us about you and your connection to DINEvent and/or a member of our team!
Setting the Table,
Rachel