Carmen Lerma, has over 20 years organizing events and is currently the Director of Corporate and Community Events at UMOS, Inc. for 11 years and also the Executive Assistant to the President, Lupe Martinez. Carmen shares her experience on coordinating several community events that she is in charge of such as UMOS FunFest, Cerveceros Tailgate, Back to School fair, Mexican Independence Parade & Festival and the Breakfast with Santa. 

Carmen also speaks on her battle with COVID-19, double lung transplant and recovery Journey. 

& Prior to this, She worked as the Special Events Director for Discovery World and also in the Corporate Relations Department at Miller Brewing Co. where she represented the company on a National level by organizing participation with National Organization tradeshows, events and conventions such as LULAC, NCLR now known as UNIDOS US, NAACP and National Hispanic Chamber of Commerce to name a few. Carmen has also been assigned by the National Office as one of the key contacts in Milwaukee to help with the planning and execution of the 2019 LULAC National Convention.

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Episode #1 Carmen Lerma Director of Corporate and Community Events at UMOS, Inc. (Non-Profit)

Janelle has had a career spanning 25 years, working for some of the biggest names in the Milwaukee area. She has acquired an incredible array of expertise in every aspect her clients need to plan the perfect event

Janelle created événement in 2011 after deciding to pursue her dream of owning her own business forcing her to leave her position as General Manager/Director of Catering for Bartolotta Catering at Pier Wisconsin, in which she opened successfully in 2005/06 running events as large as 6,000 people in attendance and LOVED every minute of it….événement has been a huge success ever since.

As événement she has had the honor of creating amazing and flawless:  corporate events, beautiful weddings, Sporting Events & Holiday Parties as large as 3,000 people and has traveled as far as Montana to do so. ALL while building great relationships with forever clients and Milwaukee’s finest venues and providers.  She has hand picked a very talented and experience events team, BEST in Milwaukee!

Janelle shares her many years of event experience and walks us through how she started both her event planning business and amazing event venue, how both businesses were was able to make it through the pandemic, and how they have adjusted to the current times. She also speaks about all services that événement planning Services provides, including some features of her event venue, Story Hill Firehouse. She goes over some of the events that The Story Hill Firehouse host throughout the year, and the many events that is can accommodate and perhaps yours as well! All which can be found one their websites (listed below) She welcomes ALL planners to view the event spaces to potentially book for your clients and make is a memorable event!. 

The Story Hill Firehouse is also part of the Historic Milwaukee, Inc. ‘Doors Open’ program, please be sure to stop in and view the location on your route! 
https://historicmilwaukee.org/doors-open/buildings/story-hill-firehouse/

Also If you are looking to host your event in Milwaukee and need an event venue or planning services. 
Please contact Janelle and her team! Information listed below. 

événement planning
407 North Hawley Road
Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53213, United States
262-617-8826
https://evenementplanning.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lounge7208
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/evenementplanning/

Story Hill FireHouse
407 North Hawley Road, 
Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53213, United States
262-477-5813
info@storyhillfirehouse.com 
https://storyhillfirehouse.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StoryHillFireHouse/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/storyhillfirehouse/

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Episode #2 Janelle Meyer-Brown Owner/Planner of événement Planning & The Story Hill Firehouse (Event Planning/Event Venue)

Janet is a Seasoned Hospitality Industry Professional with over 25 years of experience in Sales & Marketing, Destination Management, Catering, and Business Development. She is the President of Interactive DMC Puerto Rico. 

Interactive DMC Puerto Rico is dedicated to the development and execution of quality destination services that showcase all Puerto Rico has to offer. From its rich history, diverse culture, natural wonders and vibrant entertainment; our experienced team is passionate about our "Island of Enchantment".  

Unique tours and excursions, professional and smooth transportation services, creative special events production and an enthusiastic team that will ensure the highest level of customer service...Make it Memorable...Make it Interactive!

Janet shares with us how she started in the Hospitality Industry, journey on starting her very own DMC and also speaks on the many services her Destination Management company and team  can provide to your guest/Meeting attendees (or leisure travel) on the beautiful island of Puerto Rico! 

If you are looking for a Destination Management Company in Puerto Rico, we highly recommend Interactive DMC Puerto Rico! Contact information listed below. 

Interactive DMC Puerto Rico 
1000 Av. El Conquistador
Fajardo, PR 00738 
https://www.interactivedmc.com 

Sales Department: 
Whatsapp 1-787-396-3912
Telephone 1-787-396-3912
info@interactivedmc.com


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