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You’re probably familiar with the definition of insanity:  “Doing the same thing over and over and expecting the different results.”  As busy and overwhelming as life may sometimes feel, I’m always very grateful to retreat to classes, seminars, workshops, and conferences.   There is an inherent beauty of having one’s mind exposed to new things, different from our day to day being.  During that time, it’s amazing how the mind processes information differently. 

In my most recent retreat to a Master of Ceremonies Workshop, my mind was recently jarred by an insight to the topic of “Relevance”. 

With the rapid rise of smart devices (and access to websites, blogs, Facebook, Twitter, Pintrest, etc), the predominant key for business success is “relevance” to the Y-Generation bride and beyond.  As a result of this, many businesses have poured in tons of dollars, sweat, and tears to stay “relevant”, keeping up with trends and news.  In this frenzy, an important component of relevance can be easily overlooked.

• The easiest way to be relevant is to connect with your clients.

Simple?  Wish it was.  By oversimplifying this, we run the risk of overlooking this important insight: 

• Is your driving concern YOUR business OR CLIENT relationship?
• Can you say you love what you DO OR does your love for your clients DRIVE what you do?

Cultivating the latter allows you to enjoy your labor of love with the benefit of relevance.

• When you connect with your clients, there is no greater relevance.

Does your craft allow connection to your clients?  Of course.  Pictures can be taken or capture.  Words can be said or resonate.  Food can be tasty or enjoyed.  Flowers can be beautiful or fragrantly adorn.  Your guests can be present or engaged.  How are you relevant to your clients?

The benefit of client relevance leads to sustained referrals which allows business success, and, in turn, affords the opportunity to contribute to wedding industry overall, recognizing that peers are clients too.

During our March luncheon, we were excited to do the segment on “Selling Your Competition” which intended peer recognition and encouraged further networking.  We are looking forward to the “30 Second Elevator Speeches” *you* are currently working on!  Let us know when you are ready to present.  ;-) 

As we progress through the year, we look forward to revisiting the topic of ethics which serve as fundamental guidelines for forging your relevance.  We also look forward to September's luncheon topic which will address our "busy-ness".

Jaime Chavez
2012 President, SWP

Ricardo Tomas is your current Director of Programs.

Ricardo has owned his wedding and event planning company, Ricardo Tomas Weddings, for the past 8 years and has been featured in The Knot, D Weddings and Martha Stewart Weddings.  He currently serves as Director of Education for the Society of Wedding Professionals, a networking organization of wedding and event professionals for Dallas and Fort Worth.

Ricardo Tomas holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree from The University of Texas at San Antonio in Architectural Design.  He now resides in Dallas, Texas where he has been an Interior Designer for 22 years.  He has been locally featured in the Dallas Morning News, D Home and Garden and nationally featured on “Picture This”, a TV home makeover show on the Discovery Home channel.

Ricardo currently serves as Co-Executive Director for the Miss Plano Frisco Organization, a local franchise in Texas, which has produced 4 state title winners within the past 5 years; Miss Texas 2006 and 1st runner up to Miss America 2007, 2 Miss Texas Outstanding Teen’s 2009 and 2010 and the current reigning Miss Texas 2011.  He has judged several pageants in Texas including 3 out of state pageants:  Miss Orlando and Miss Orange County 2012, Miss Kentucky’s Outstanding Teen 2011 and Miss Oklahoma’s Outstanding Teen 2010, Lacey Russ, who went on to capture the crown of Miss America’s Outstanding Teen 2010. 

Ricardo’s voluntary commitment, involvement and dedication in the Miss America system helps young ladies become the best they can be and bring out their best qualities in order to build champions from the inside out.

Glenn Roush is your current Director of Fundraising & Vendor Relations.

Glenn grew up in Mesquite and studied business at Baylor University.  While attending Baylor, he met his wife Jennifer at a 4th of July pool party.  The two were married in October of 2006 and now live in Lake Highlands with their French bulldog puppy, Bruiser.  They try and travel anytime Glenn has a weekend open.  Glenn is involved at Park Cities Baptist Church and likes to spend his free time with friends.

Glenn began his DJ career as a junior in high school playing small church parties and continued to develop his craft performing for sorority and fraternity parties at Baylor.  When not performing as a DJ in college, he could be found at football and basketball games entertaining as Baylor’s mascot.  He took a brief sabbatical from his DJ business when the Minnesota Timberwolves offered him the opportunity to be a professional mascot in the NBA.  Upon returning to Texas, Glenn began his path toward becoming a fulltime wedding entertainer. 

Glenn started Glenn Roush Entertainment in 2006, and added LeForce Entertainment with business partner Andy Austin in late 2010. 

Cityplace Events - Weddings Sales Manager

This is an exciting career opportunity for the right individual who is motivated to work in a successful team environment. We are seeking someone with an entrepreneurial spirit who will develop successful relationships with existing clients and cultivate new clients to maximize revenues as well as client satisfaction.

 

Qualities we are looking for:
 

•Ø  Exceptional written and verbal communication

•Ø  Contract negotiation skills and experience

•Ø  Aptitude for developing new business

•Ø  High level of professionalism

•Ø  Detail oriented with great organizational skills

•Ø  Flexibility and time management skills

•Ø  Creative problem solving skills

•Ø  Hospitality (preferably weddings) sales experience (required)

•Ø  Ability to qualify prospects and turn calls into contracts

•Ø  Connections within the Special Events / Weddings Industry

•Ø  Knowledge and experience to exceed the expectations of your clients

•Ø  Working knowledge of wedding & events terminology

•Ø  Successful closer

•Ø  Computer skills including Word, Excel, MS Office and Caterease

(Special consideration given to those with knowledge of Caterease)

You must have experience in Catering Sales, Wedding/Events Sales or related experience to be considered for an interview.
 

Competitive Compensation based on experience. 

Please forward your resume and salary requirements along with a cover letter to be considered for an interview.

 

HR@CityplaceEvents.com