WOV Season 3 Episode 30 - Event Planning During COVID

Published: Aug. 19, 2020, 6:59 a.m.

Hi there, let me tell you a little something about myself. I am a northern California native, but I’ve lived and worked up and down the state. I met my husband at 17 and got married at 25. We have three kids ranging in ages from 18 to 10….yes, they’re great…blah blah blah… Here is the stuff you should know about me that may actually have anything to do with us working together and getting to know one another. First, I’m a lover of snark and a good laugh, if you hadn’t already caught that. I call people Babe, Doll, Honey and sometimes Mama, (Mama, I save for my girlfriends because guys tend to find that weird for some reason) it’s how I show my affection. I talk to people like i’ve always known them; I don’t do awkward introductions-I’m a “let’s just get in here and be friends, already” type. I’m also hugger (you’ve been warned) I’ve been told i’m a loud laugher (I prefer the word “boisterous”, but it’s fine) I’m ambidextrous, but write with my left hand, generally. It’s been said my writing is really pretty but sometimes hard to read. I say, those people are quitters and didn’t try hard enough to figure it out. I grew up in the heart of the wine country but I don’t like really like it. I know, I know…but I just don’t. But, a girl does love a cocktail or two….or three. However, back to business…I have spent a large portion of my professional career in customer service managing high-end retailers in San Francisco, Marin, and Napa counties. After moving to Redding I was hired as a Manager at a local historic performing arts theatre. It was one of the most fun I’ve ever had working. There, I was not only in charge of coordinating logistics for the large scale acts that came through, I also helped design and coordinate events put on by the theatre itself. In this role I discovered how much I truly loved event planning in all its forms. Shortly after leaving the theatre I created Carats And Confetti Events. Since then I have been privileged with working alongside the most wonderful clients, planning and designing their special events. I hope this helps you get a better idea of who I am. And while I do love a good time and a good laugh, I also take my job very seriously. We have one shot to get it right and getting it right is my top priority-ALWAYS! *Oh, and one last thing, my name is pronounced… LEE-SEE-UH (you’re welcome) http://www.caratsandconfettievents.com/