OMNIENCE - Key Persons
Fun Personal and Business Bio: I was born in India and grew up in Atlanta GA. My immigrant background and the blend of people in Atlanta, have provided me a great opportunity to meet people from varied backgrounds. After getting my undergrad in Hospitality, I joined the Omnience team. Working with Omnience for the last 10 years has provided great exposure to a variety of events big and small. After several years in the industry, I found my passion was with numbers. I went back to school and obtained a second degree in Accounting and have since worked in the Financial Coordinator position at Omnience. What I do Well (experience): I love bringing order to chaos. Finding a system, a routine, a procedure to accomplishing a goal is like putting together all the pieces of a Jigsaw puzzle. Favorite Destination: Loved visiting Denali National Park, Alaska Nature at it's best. Favorite Food: Indian!!! Favorite Pets and Animals: Love all animals! What I like to do (hobbies): Cooking & Traveling. Best vacation would be to go to India and do a cross-country tour of all the famous street food! Favorite Quote/Song Lyric/Verse: Do good. And good will come to you.
Fun Personal and Business Bio: A native of Georgia, I grew up a fan of local sports teams and enjoy spending time with my wife and three sons. You can find us on the golf course, between the hedges in Athens, at a nearby beach or in the mountains. I've spent 25 years in IT as a developer and consultant across many industries with the last 15 at Omnience helping deliver event management solutions. What I do Well (experience): Often referred to as the "universal donor" within Omnience, I support the entire organization as well as many client projects. Staying organized and time management are critical to my role. Just don't ask me to reset your forgotten password. Favorite Destination: Nashville or Hawaii Funniest Event Moment: High winds and sand storm at beach event at Mandalay Bay Favorite Food: Wings, BBQ, Peanut M&M'S Favorite Pets and Animals: Uga, University of Georgia Mascot What I like to do (hobbies): Golf, travel, sports events, live music and time with family Favorite Quote/Song Lyric/Verse: "Here's to the crazy ones, the misfits, the rebels, the troublemakers, the round pegs in the square holes… The ones who see things differently - they're not fond of rules… You can quote them, disagree with them, glorify or vilify them, but the only thing you can't do is ignore them because they change things… They push the human race forward, and while some may see them as the crazy ones, we see genius, because the ones who are crazy enough to think that they can change the world, are the ones who do." - Steve Jobs
Job Titles:
- Company 's Senior Director
- Industry Relations & Media
Fun Personal and Business Bio: Southern girl who loves to travel and has spent 29 years in event management industry. Maintains a long standing track record, delivering first-class programs with budgets up to $22.5M, attendees ranging from 1,500 to 50,000. Working for corporations in a variety of B2B and B2C industries including Pharmaceutical and Medical Devices, Consumer Electronics and Home Healthcare, Sports Marketing and most recently Technology Innovation managing international programs around the world. What I do Well (experience): Event Management, Event Design, Thinking outside the Box, Deadlines, Deliverables Favorite Destination: a tropical paradise with an umbrella drink Funniest Event Moment: Favorite Food: Pizza, Chinese and Mexican Favorite Pets and Animals: Dogs and horses What I like to do (hobbies): traveling, weekends at the lake, wine tasting, hiking, long walks, shopping and new adventures Favorite Quote/Song Lyric/Verse: All our dreams can come true, if we have the courage to pursue them.
Charlotte Reeves joins Omnience as Senior Director
Omnience has hired event management expert Charlotte Reeves as the company's Senior Director, Strategic Events & Tradeshows.
Fun Personal and Business Bio: I'm a millennial. I love staying active - that activity may be on social media, in the gym, or at a networking event. I am very involved on several committees with the Georgia Chapter of Meeting Professionals International. My day-to-day job is in our registration department, but I love the opportunity to go onsite for our clients' events. What I do Well (experience): Excel. Staying organized. Keeping others organized. Favorite Destination: Domestic - Chicago. International - Barcelona Favorite Food: Chocolate chip cookies Favorite Pets and Animals: Dogs - all the puppies! What I like to do (hobbies): Network. Try new restaurants. Attend music and/or food & drink festivals. Favorite Quote/Song Lyric/Verse: "Hold on tight a little longer. What don't kill ya, makes ya stronger. Get back up, 'cause it's a hard love." - HARDLOVE by NEEDTOBREATHE Favorite Pets and Animals: Omni my rescued border collie/shepherd mix found living behind our office building. I love and respect all animals big and small. What I like to do (hobbies): Everything outdoors: golfing, hiking, fishing, boating, observing the wonders of nature Favorite Quote/Song Lyric/Verse: "I go to nature to be soothed and healed, and to have my senses put in order"... John Burroughs
Fun Personal and Business Bio: Studied Fashion Merchandising in college, and put that knowledge to work in the hospitality business arranging special events and meetings - they always look good and fashionable - like me! What I do Well (experience): Organizing chaos, and reconciling bills at the end of events. Favorite Destination: Anywhere there's a beach - except if it's in the North Pole! Funniest Event Moment: Watching a guy from our Event Office at an event try to find his way out of the parking garage - kept going in circles and he finally had to call someone at hotel to help him get out of the parking garage. You might have had to be there but this was very funny because he was in there for almost an hour. And I did know who he was. Favorite Food: Any type of Seafood Favorite Pets and Animals: Love all types of Dogs What I like to do (hobbies): I love to play tennis and golf in my spare time and go to the lake and beach. I also like to wash and iron. Favorite Quote/Song Lyric/Verse: "Yes in Deedy" or "It's better to give than to receive" Favorite Color: Blue
Fun Personal and Business Bio: I enjoy helping folks reach their full potential and building businesses with great people, processes, and technology. What I do Well (experience): Lead and Motivate Associates, Build Teams and Management Systems, Create an Excellence Environment, Results Oriented Favorite Destination: Seaside On the Gulf Coast, Hilton Head Funniest Event Moment: At Tradeshow, was asked...'Are you Sam Waterson from Law and Order?" Favorite Food: Barbecue/Tailgate Picnic Food Favorite Pets and Animals: Cats and Dogs (Dogs passed away and only have the cat now) What I like to do (hobbies): Beach, Tennis, Golf, Piano, Favorite Quote/Song Lyric/Verse: "it's not about the years in the life, but the life in the years."
Darryl Jackson has joined Omnience as president and will be working with Casey Cote, Chief Executive Officer, in managing the company's continued growth.
Fun Personal and Business Bio: As the youngest member of our Omnience team, I provide a hip and refreshing perspective for our Registration Team. I am able to multi-task effectively while providing a fun and bright atmosphere for my coworkers. After teaching English abroad in Spain for two years, I am able to keep my cool in extremely testing situations, which has proven to be a very important skill being in the customer service industry. You've probably heard my melodic voice throughout our hallways as I love to sing. You can find me doing arts and crafts, at a concert enjoying live music or in the kitchen - not cooking, but rather taste-testing for the chef. What I do Well (experience): I'm bilingual so I'm able to close the language barrier between our Spanish-speaking clients and us. Favorite Destination: Domestic - San Francisco, International - Budapest Funniest Event Moment: TBD Favorite Food: Seafood Favorite Pets and Animals: French Bulldogs! What I like to do (hobbies): I love to travel. I try to travel as much as I can because I would rather fill my life with experiences and stories, not things to show off. Around Atlanta, my friends and I love to grab brunch and go to as many food and music events/festivals as possible. Favorite Quote/Song Lyric/Verse: By Dr. Seuss, "Be who you are and say what you feel because those that matter don't mind and those that mind don't matter."
Fun Personal and Business Bio: Currently living in Atlanta, but a Jersey girl at heart. I find the positive in all things and enjoy taking on new projects. I love a challenge and try to leave some sparkle wherever I go. What I do Well (experience): I've been told I operate at a high spin rate....which means I can multi task while also paying attention to all the details. I thrive off of being busy and creating order out of chaos. Favorite Destination: anywhere the sun is shining Funniest Event Moment: what happens in Vegas... Favorite Food: Pizza Favorite Pets and Animals: Archie (my dog) is the best, but I'm a lover of all animals. Life is definitely better with a dog, or two. What I like to do (hobbies): I'm always in search of the elusive idea they call "sleep." I also enjoy being outside with family and friends. Favorite Quote/Song Lyric/Verse: Don't let anyone dull your sparkle Celebrate we will, because life is short but sweet for certain - DMB
Fun Personal and Business Bio: I moved to Atlanta from New York, by way of Miami. I attended middle and most of high school overseas. I speak German. I studied five different majors while in college. I currently reside in Dunwoody, Ga and am known for my home brewed kombucha, innovative side projects, and occasional foul mouth. What I do Well (experience): I operate at an above average frequency with people who are difficult to deal with. Side note: I am crazy good with people who are awesome. Favorite Destination: Phuket, Thailand Funniest Event Moment: Ask my Director about "Bye Felicia" ;) Favorite Food: ALL THE FOOD Favorite Pets and Animals: I do not have any pets, but I own a cactus named Bobby. What I like to do (hobbies): I ride a bicycle sometimes, I often play tennis horribly, and I love to spend lazy days at our lake house with my family. Favorite Quote/Song Lyric/Verse: "Love Me! ...if that's what ya wanna do." -Matty Healy
Fun Personal and Business Bio: An Ohio raised girl that decided I would become the next Julie McCoy from Love Boat so I headed out for my travel and tourism degree! Although I never stepped foot on a cruise ship until my honeymoon I did find my passion in hospitality where I grew up learning the hotel business from front desk clerk to convention services and training any where in between. This career choice lead me into the arms of Omnience over 18 years ago where I came over to the planner side of the business where I continue to enjoy taking care of each and every client and being part of creating successful events with them. What I do Well (experience): I put my client's needs first. My job is to understand their real needs and work with them as a team to make them successful. My hotel background allows me the knowledge to also become a great team partner with the venues we work with. Teamwork with the client but also the partner vendors is the only way to make an event truly a magnificent success! Favorite Destination: Give me some sand, crystal clear water and crashing waves and I don't care what location I am in! Funniest Event Moment: "Did you say you saw a beanbag chair blowing across the beach where my party is being held?" Favorite Food: Popcorn- breakfast, lunch or dinner Favorite Pets and Animals: No way can I pick just one - I would own a farm if I wasn't so busy. No Ostriches though (ask me later - childhood drama!) What I like to do (hobbies): Pretending I can paint and back country hiking with friends Favorite Quote/Song Lyric/Verse: If Plan A doesn't work there are 25 other letters in the alphabet.
Chief Financial Officer Todd Guthrie is responsible for financial management and planning at Omnience. As a partner in the CFO practice of TechCXO, Todd has provided Omnience with a wealth of experience since 2009. He has performed in vice president and CFO roles in more than a dozen high-growth and fast-changing companies, including Tetra Laval and Lund International Holdings. Todd is a Georgia-licensed CPA who started his career with KPMG.