Sales Team

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Ask me about my 117lb dog

When and Where were you born? November 20th in Reading, PA

What is your favorite CW recipe? - BBQ Short Rib Bao Bun

Where did you grow up? I grew up in Pennsylvania and lived in Philadelphia where I met VJ and we moved to New Jersey for 2 years before moving to Apex in 2006.

What is your favorite part of your job at Catering Works? I enjoying working with the different groups of people and different types of events.

What are your hobbies outside work? I have three girls that we love to travel with as well as visiting the local festivals in the area. I enjoy some me-time at the gym or getting a manicure and pedicure.

What is the most memorable event you ever planned? A 1000 person party at the Arboretum under a beautiful sail cloth tent on a gorgeous September Night.

Ask me about my daughter’s vehicle

When and Where were you born?  I was born in Honolulu, Hawaii sometime around the time it became a US State.  That’s all I’m sayin’…

What is your favorite CW recipe?  Love, Love, love the salted caramel shortbread bars!

Did you ever live anywhere else in the states, and what is your past work experience?  I was primarily raised in the SF Bay Area.  My dad was a ‘traveling salesman’ so we moved around quite a bit growing up.  After Hawaii, we lived in Washington state to Calgary Canada (dad was native Canadian), Oshawa Ontario, and finally to California.  I have always loved to bake and started dabbling in desserts at fairly young age.  Kept that energy and passion for food going through my educational years and worked in various food establishments, including Bridges (fun fact:  as seen in Mrs. Doubtfire).  And here I am in Raleigh – as they say, “the rest is history”

What is your favorite part of your job at Catering Works?  I love the people I work with and the family atmosphere created here.  My clients are ever-changing and they keep the daily dynamics crazy and fun.

What are your hobbies outside work?  I still love to bake!  Very passionate about my walks – with and without borrowed pups in tow.  I have a new affinity for sipping Bourbon and an addition to the bucket list – a visit to the Kentucky Bourbon trail!

What is the most memorable event you ever planned?  I have a wonderful client who plans a large client appreciation ‘picnic’ in his garden-perfect backyard every Spring.  Without fail it storms and rains buckets during set up and then clears to beautiful skies for his guests to enjoy his hospitality

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Ask me about my favorite place to travel!

When and Where were you born? Silver Spring, Maryland on September 20th. 

What is your favorite CW recipe? A tie between the beef filet with gorgonzola cream & roasted vegetable flatbreads.

What is your past work experience? Before working with Catering Works, I worked with State Farm Insurance as a property, casualty, life & health insurance agent. I decided one day that the industry wasn’t for me. Most people don’t enjoy paying for their insurance, so I wanted to work in a field where my clients are happy and excited about what they’re planning! Enter – Catering Works! I started on the events team as an Event Manager to get to know the in’s and out’s of how an event runs and transitioned into the sales and planning side where I’ve been working for around 7 years!

What is your favorite part of your job at Catering Works? My clients! I love getting to work with such a diverse group of people with corporate events, weddings and families planning special days to celebrate. I love following couples through their lives on social media from the wedding, to getting a dog, buying a home, starting a family, etc.

What are your hobbies outside work? Traveling is my favorite hobby of all! I love getting to immerse myself in new cultures, sightsee, and enjoy different kinds of food. When my boyfriend Adam and I aren't traveling somewhere new, you can usually find us soaking up the sun on the boat on Falls Lake or Lake Gaston. I also love to spend time with my family and two sweet little nephews Christopher & Easton, and snuggling with our sweet cat, Tito!

What is the most memorable event you ever planned? Campaign Launch Gala – whew what a whirlwind! So much food, fun, design, laughter, and tears. I even have a book of the event in my office to remind myself of how kickass my team is! We truly can’t succeed at events alone. It’s such a team effort and I am truly lucky of the team working next to me. 

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Ask me about my: Corgi Molly and the story of how I got her (IG: @mollythesmolly)

When and Where were you born? August 25th in Montgomery, Alabama

What is your favorite CW recipe? Scallop and Mango Ceviche

What is your past work experience? I started in the hospitality industry early - my very first job was working at a wedding venue on weekends when I was only 15. I have worked at the University of Alabama football stadium, have been in foodservice for a total of 8 years and have been in catering sales for a total of 6 years.

What is your favorite part of your job at Catering Works? Every day is different- love that! And meeting and working with the sweetest clients and vendors! 

What are your hobbies outside work? Spending time with my husband Jake and my dog Molly, brunching with girlfriends and going to as many concerts/live music shows as possible.

What is the most memorable event you've planned? A 1000+ person plated dinner for city officials from all over the state on the court and club area of the University of Alabama basketball stadium. I was in charge of securing, coordinating, distributing and tracking the rentals of plates, glassware, flatware, linens, tables, and chairs. We sourced from 4 different rental companies across the state so I also had to make sure it all got back to the right places!

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Ask me about: How I met my husband

When and Where were you born?  I was born near Harrisburg, Pennsylvania almost 4 decades ago.

What is your favorite CW recipe?  Ask me after my first tasting and I have been around a month or so.

Did you ever live anywhere else in the states, and what is your past work experience?  I lived all my childhood in Pennsylvania but experience country living to small town living to citing living.  My favorite places I lived at was Hershey because it smelled like chocolate almost everyday and then a town call Dillsburg that did a Dill Pickle Drop on New Year’s Eve.  I have worked as a dishwasher, a housekeeper, a receptionist, a social worker for hospice and a director for catering.

What is your favorite part of your job at Catering Works?  I look forward to having a different schedule every day and meeting people.

What are your hobbies outside work?  I love to bake and read but finding time to do those two things after taking care of my 2 children is a little crazy!

What is the most memorable event you ever planned?  A 60th Wedding Anniversary for a couple provided by their grown children.  The children displayed all of what the couple created, lost, and provided to their families over the years through pictures, videos, stories, and food.  It was a lovely tribute to their parents, and it showed just how much the couple loved each other even through best and worst times.

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Ask me about my: I bet you can't guess...what I went to school for.

When and where were you born? September 11 in Hickory, North Carolina

What is your favorite CW recipe? Patatas Bravas!

Where did you grow up? I lived in Hickory, North Carolina up until college, where I then attended Western Carolina University. Upon graduation, I moved back to Hickory to work as a Front Office Manager for Hilton Garden Inn and at the age of 25, I set out to Raleigh to begin my career in event planning!

What is your favorite part of your job at Catering Works/NCMA? I love working in a place that is constantly changing! It challenges me to be creative and help a client to see the full potential of their event.

What are your hobbies outside work? I love the outdoors! In my time away from work, you can find me at Sunset Beach, riding horses, hunting, enjoying archery, or in the rivers of my hometown fly fishing.

What is the most memorable event you ever planned? To me, all of my events are memorable! I most enjoy the relationship I develop with my clients and putting together a successful event that exceeds their expectations.