About Diane
Recommendations
Testimonials
Green Inititatives
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"Diane is the consummated perfectionist when it comes to managing and producing programs for her clients.
She is thorough in her preparation that results in flawless execution of her programs.
Her clients appreciate her hard work and the fine balance she plays as an advocate for the client
and a strong protector of the bottom line for her employer. She is respected for her knowledge by
her peers and her advocacy for the professionals in our industry."
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Eve Schmitt, CMP, CEM, Executive Vice President, Cappa & Graham, Inc.
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"Diane provides the whole package. She is extremely trustworthy, very reliable, punctual, and keeps
her eye on the bottom line. Corporate transportation programs are in Diane's blood and it shows in
her attention to detail. Diane would be an asset to any company's team."
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Lorrie Minor Ridley, Senior Corporate Events Manager, Nth Degree
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"Diane is a great asset to any team she commits to. Her attention to detail is stellar and her
enthusiasm for exceeding the client's expectations is consistent. Diane can focus on the details
amid chaos and keep her eye on the big picture at the same time. She makes sound decisions based
on a career of experience dealing with all kinds of clients and customers. She can be equally
engaging while sharing a funny story with a client or guiding a client to understand the importance
of committing to more than they thought they wanted in the interest of delivering perfection.
In fact, she is never satisfied until she has found perfection for the client. She works long
hours and brings thought out ideas and solutions to senior management brainstorming meetings.
She is able to determine how to execute her ideas and is open to suggestions from others,
a real team player. She never asks anyone she is supervising to take on any task she has not
already done herself or is willing to do. She was Director of Operations when I was
Director of Sales so I counted on her for so much and she always delivered more than I expected.
She is funny and engaging and a real joy to work with."
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Kim Nelson, CMP, Senior Catering Sales Manager, Omni Hotel San Francisco
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"Diane is a joy to work with. Not only was she extremely accommodating, she was efficient
and she always had my budget in mind. She is also very personable and is always looking out for her clients!"
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Marissa Wolfard, CMP, Executive Director at International Medical Meeting Professionals Association
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"Diane's out-going, warm personality coupled with her expertise and hands-on knowledge of the even
the most complex operations make her a valued asset to any event, project or organization.
Always the professional, Diane has a can-do attitude that is a rare find and I enthusiastically
recommend her for any position!"
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Sheri Collier, Director, Event Operations, streamlinevents, inc.
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"Experienced, organized, committed, and professional describes this amazing event leader.
We worked together on the GMIC Community Outreach programs and her knowledge, generosity
with her time and commitment to detail was impeccable. She is gracious and a delight to
work with as well as to learn from. Diane's capabilities allow her to work in multi faceted
roles for anyone who is fortunate enough to get her. She is "Fabulous"!"
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Marsha Harrison, Senior Account Executive at PICO International and GMICNCC event co-producer
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"Diane and I worked together on the CMP Educational Weekends. She provides thorough and entertaining
presentations of the topics she presents during the weekend. Diane is a joy to be around, and to
collaborate with. She is very dependable, and is very helpful to others. I highly recommend Diane
for any type of meeting management project. She is very versatile, flexible, detail oriented, and highly engaging."
"I have also had the pleasure of working with Diane as co-chair of the Fundraising Committee for
the Green Meeting Industry Council Northern California Chapter (GMICNCC) She stepped in at the
last minute to enable us to procure a venue, the caterers, and wineries, all on a complimentary
basis from the vendors. She also ensured that the set-p, implementation and tear-down all ran smoothly.
She also helped procure many additional sponsors for the rest of the year. She is truly amazing!"
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Gail Lampert, CMP, RYT, Owner and Event Planner, Unique Yoga Retreats
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"I've had the pleasure of working with Diane through MPI Northern California Chapter's CMP study program.
Once she received her CMP, she was eager to give back to the next class of candidates by serving as a presenter
at our Study Weekends. Diane has always been a well prepared, energetic, engaging presenter. She welcomes
feedback so that she may improve her next presentation and better mentor the class of candidates.
Diane is an exceptional meeting professional."
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Lisa Burkett, CMP, CMM, Manager, Member Services and Events, LI (The Leadership Institute)
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"Diane is very organized and precise will all her planning and programs.
These skills are extremely important in the meeting planning and transportation business.
Diane has alot of solid experience behind her and brings these talents to the table on every project she manages.
Diane is always energetic and uplifting, a good person to have on the team."
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Karla Krause-Miller, CMP, Director, Cappa & Graham, Inc.
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"As Graphics Designer at Cappa & Graham, Inc., I collaborated with Diane closely on many projects for 5 years.
She is clear, concise, well organized, and fun to work with. Diane is warm, personable & really knows the
destination management business. She is exceptionally skilled and knowledgeable in transportation systems
and tour/activity logistics ... through in all aspects of her work. Without sacrificing customer service,
Diane is an independent thinker that is proactive about developing structure, expanding a vision and
adding value to the bottom line. I would welcome the opportunity to work along side her again."
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Violetta Reiser, Graphic & Web Designer, Cappa & Graham, Inc.
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