ARTICLES:

• What are CMP and CMM designations all about?
• Improve Your Meeting's Bottom Line.
• Developing and Managing Budgets for International Meetings

Team Leader and President - Sarah Lowis, CMP, CMM, BA

Sarah is the founder and President of Sea to Sky Meeting Management Inc., 2005 winner of the Global Paragon Award, Category I, awarded by Meeting Professionals International (MPI). Practical experience, over the past 20 years, in Europe, Canada and the United States provides Sarah with a complete understanding of the complexities of national and international conference and event management. She leads a team of eight project managers and coordinators who provide conference and event management services to clients from around the world. Sarah is a member of the MPI Foundation Canada Board of Trustees, Past President of MPI BC Chapter and is the first person in British Columbia to achieve the Certified Meeting Manager designation (1999). She achieved her Certified Meeting Professional designation in 1997 and has a Bachelor of Arts Degree, French Major, from Concordia University in Montreal, Quebec.

Project Director - Ian Holliday, BA

Ian has over ten years experience in planning and staging conferences, events, trade shows and meetings. He has worked with a diverse range of clients and brings a wealth of expertise and experience to the team. Ian started his career in Ottawa working with an association management company managing several associations before moving to Vancouver and joining a conference and destination management company. Recently Ian taught an Event & Conference Management course at a private institution. Prior to a career in meeting planning, Ian spent ten years in sales and sales management. Ian has a Bachelor of Arts Degree (Economics) from the University of Waterloo.

Project Manager - Kazia Ekelund,
BA - Tourism

Kazia has been working in the hotel and conference industry for seven years. She holds a Bachelors Degree in Tourism Management and a Resort & Hotel Management Diploma from Thompson Rivers University in Kamloops, B.C. As project manager, Kazia is responsible for overseeing and managing all aspects of event management including registration, housing, and logistics, for local, national, and international events.

Project Manager - Sherri Corrie, MPA, BA

Sherri has over fifteen years of experience in research, administration, and project management, in the event management, educational and small business sectors. Her varied background supports Sea to Sky in the areas of business development and project management. She holds a Master Degree in Public Administration from the University of Victoria and a Bachelor of Arts Degree from Laval University.

Tour and Event Manager - Monika Schoenenberger, BCom, IATA-UFTAA

Monika has 15 years of experience in planning and operating tours in Europe and Canada and 6 years in planning events. No program is too big or too small for her. She loves wowing her clients every time; not just by showing them our beautiful city and province but also by providing superb service and attention to detail. Monika has a Bachelor of Commerce Degree from Switzerland and the international IATA-UFTAA Travel Agent's certification.

Project Coordinator – Carolina Lopez

Carolina has seven years of experience working in fashion and special events industry. Her background has provided her with strong organizational and coordinating skills. She is fluent in English, Spanish, Italian and French. As Project Coordinator, Carolina is responsible for supporting the Project Managers and the Project Director with all aspects of conference and event management including registration, housing and logistics; for local, national and international events

Project Coordinator - Sandy Haertling, BA – Tourism

Sandy comes to Sea to Sky following a career path that took her from Germany to the Unites States to Canada, gaining comprehensive events management experience along the way. She especially enjoys marketing and communications, and has very applied experience in trade show and short course management. Sandy is multilingual – she is fluent in German and English and has a basic understanding of French and Spanish. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration / Tourism and has Hotel Specialty training.

Project Coordinator - Glenda Freeman

Glenda brings to Sea to Sky over 10 years of experience working in the conference planning industry. With a strong background in Registration and Housing, she also has an in depth understanding of overall conference coordination. As a Project Coordinator, Glenda is responsible for supporting the Project Managers/Director with all aspects of conference and event management including registration, housing and logistics for local national and international events.

Project Assistant - Janine Keith

Janine has been working in the Tourism industry for five years and the event industry for three years. She recently graduated from Thompson Rivers University in Kamloops, BC with a Bachelor of Tourism Management Degree and an Events and Conventions Management Diploma and was awarded the Thompson Rivers University Medal in Tourism Management. As project assistant she supports the project coordinators and managers with all aspects of conference and event management including registration, housing and logistics; for local, national and international events.

Accountant - Lydia Eggers,
BCom

Lydia is responsible for Sea to Sky's accounting function. She has over 15 years of experience in providing management and clients with detailed and accurate accounting reports and project costs, in support of strategic decision making. She has a Bachelor of Commerce Degree in Economics and Accounting.