MOSAIX - Key Persons
Angela is local through and through, growing up in Haywood County and calling Asheville home for the past 22 years. Angela has a business degree from Liberty University and 14 years of business management and accounting experience under her belt. She loves live music and football (Go Pack Go) and you can typically find her trying new restaurants with her two girls.
Anna Katherine comes to Mosaix Group from north Georgia (go dawgs), where she graduated from Berry College in 2020. After graduating, she worked at Berry College in their Student Life department, planning events for 2,100 students. With experience in event coordination, vendor sourcing & management, and client communication, Anna Katherine is ready to roll on any program. In her spare time, Anna Katherine enjoys playing with her pup June and discovering new hangout spots with her husband in their new stomping ground of Greenville, South Carolina.
Dani is a tech savvy, problem solver and experience creator. With 15 years of planning events, conferences, and conventions for major global brands; Dani lives for the hustle and bustle of large-scale events. A thrill seeker, she finds excitement in juggling event logistics and event marketing campaigns. Her love for event planning has won her awards with BizBash, Cvent, and Eventex over the last few years. When not planning meetings, Dani can be found recharging at home with her husband, two boys and rescue pit bulls.
After interning for "The Mouse" and dating Captain Hook at Walt Disney World, Emily knew her passion and destiny was going to be long-lived in the hospitality industry. Thriving on 80's pop, bright fuchsia lipstick, and dance moves that in her mind belong on Dancing with the Stars, her vivacity and charismatic flair allows her to naturally build and maintain relationships. Emily's knack to carefully listen, strategically suggest, effectively negotiate, and successfully collaborate have allowed her to master the connection between sales and operations all while offering superb client interaction and customer service.
For Kayla, life is all about the details. From coordinating a 5,000-seat arena rock show to creating a comprehensive itinerary for a friend's bachelorette, you can count on her to provide the utmost personal attention to all logistical projects. With a background in both event and entertainment management, she is well versed in vendor sourcing & management, creative design, event coordination and marketing. Originally hailing from New York, Kayla now calls Charlotte home and enjoys exploring the vibrant culture and entertainment the Queen City has to offer. When she's not busy creating design storyboards or assisting with event proposals, you can find her enjoying the outdoors with friends, family and her pup, Zorro.
Job Titles:
- DESTINATION SALES MANAGER
Kelly brings a lively spirit with a mix of Southern charm to Mosaix Group! She was born and raised in Mobile, Alabama and is a proud graduate of Auburn University. War Eagle!
Building strong and lasting relationships is both a priority and a passion for Kelly. She is a connector who loves to bring people together. Whether it's personally or professionally, she is always finding herself in the midst of planning fun and memorable events for the people around her.
Kelly brings more than a decade of experience in designing and executing events that achieve her clients' goals. From small and intimate gatherings or meetings to grand galas and film festivals, each event is met with enthusiasm, unique ideas, and Kelly's personal touch.
Kelly believes every weekend should start with a glass of champagne because there is always a reason to celebrate! When she isn't working, you can find her whipping up a new recipe, hosting her friends and family, or enjoying a beautiful rooftop in the Queen City!
Job Titles:
- DESTINATION SALES MANAGER
Kristen is an Asheville native and grew up in the events industry working at her family's venue. After graduating from Appalachian State, she moved to Atlanta to work for the Convention & Visitors Bureau and developed a passion for building strong relationships with clients and vendors. After 4 years in the city, the mountains called her back home to work in hotel sales developing her skillset for strategic thinking. She is passionate about all things Asheville has to offer and is excited to apply that passion to your program. You can catch Kristen zipping through town on her e-Bike, flipping through vinyls at a local record store, and savoring Asheville's food & beer scene with her fiancé and their dog.
Job Titles:
- PROMOTIONAL BRAND MANAGER
Lesli happily made the jump from retail management over to promotional brand management for Brandits and Mosaix Group. Having moved to Asheville in 2019, the transition to the exciting world of promotional products was a welcome part of a new life here. She spends most of her time creating branded merchandise and marketing materials but can also be found establishing new clients, as well as supporting preexisting ones. An MBA in Operations and Supply Chain Management along with owning an Etsy shop made the move to Brandits a seamless progression. Whether it's for corporate gifting, holiday gifts, or event swag, she can find a creative solution to address your merchandise needs. Graphic design and bringing your projects to life bring her almost as much joy as enjoying the Asheville craft brewery scene with her wife and their three fur babies.
Born and raised in Tulsa, Oklahoma, Melissa brings her southern hospitality and not so slow drawl to the Mosaix Group. With an extensive background in hotel event management, she has over a decade of experience planning and executing events of all shapes and sizes. From celebrity golf tournaments to Super Bowl LIII and everything in between, she thrives under pressure and believes there are no problems, only solutions. Melissa is passionate about the details and creating genuine relationships with her clients.
Outside of work you can find her hiking with her two rescue pups, Piper and Owen, and cheering for her favorite football team, the Texas Longhorns (hook em'). Melissa is an avid bourbon drinker and always on the hunt for a great allocated bottle. New to Charlotte, she is excited to immerse herself in the local food scene and explore all the great things the Queen City has to offer.
For more than twenty years, Melissa has worked tirelessly to provide excellent service and outstanding organization to events around the globe. From challenging corporate programs in Kenya, Vietnam, and China, to automotive shows for 10,000 and high-end groups for both the Olympics and several Super Bowls, she has demonstrated an unwavering focus and dedication to the customer. Melissa has put together a talented team of event professionals, winning several awards and accolades including the ADME International Award of Distinction and the prestigious All for One Award.
"Office Hero" Some people call me "Chicken" because, well, I kind of look like fried chicken. But, you can call me Nala. I have many important roles around the office including: Vice Pupper, Chief Executive Snoozer, and most importantly Chief Paw-ffice Stress Reliever. I attend Monday morning meetings and let everyone pet me and hold my paw for moral support…but that's only for their benefit of course. I love coming to work with my mom and I love my Mosaix family!
Job Titles:
- DIRECTOR of MEETING PLANNING
Nicole is a recent transplant from Washington D.C. and brings almost a decade of experience in high-profile, high-pressure events in the military, government and defense space. Nicole is a detail-oriented and collaborative event planning professional that enjoys every part of the event planning process from idea generation to fruition. She is a graduate of Penn State University and when she isn't working, you're likely to find her out on the golf course, trying a new wine (or two) or hanging with her bulldog Moji.