Dana Zita, CSEP
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| Gender | Female |
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| Location | Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
| Introduction | Having established aNd Logistix Inc in 1993, Dana is known for her energy; often outspoken zeal in attempt to improve the industry for future event planners. She combines a no-nonsense management style with a passion for creating the ultimate WOW for her clients. She approaches an event with a creative edge, matching budgets & timelines to client goals. A Certified Special Event Professional (CSEP), Dana’s contributions to the event industry includes being an active member of the International Special Events Society (ISES). She has held several executive appointments including President of the Toronto Chapter (1995/96), International Board of Governors (1997–2001); was Chair of the International Education Committee (2000/01). Most recently she held the position of ISES Canada Communication Chair and served on the International Education Council. Committed to providing viable education options to the industry, she was a regular instructor for the Sport; Event Marketing Program at George Brown College; has spoken at various universities ; colleges in North America. She is involved with developing content; curriculum for certification programs both in Canada; the U.S. |
| Interests | Memberships and Associations, The International Special Events Society, o National Chair Marketing and Communications (ISES CANADA), 2008- current o International Education Council, 2009 - current o International Board of Governors 1997 – 2001, o Chair, International Education Committee, 2000 – 2001, Canadian Hotel Marketing and Sales Executives o Director of Affiliates, 1994/95, o Chair of the Designation Advisory Council, 1998-2001, Worked with Ontario Tourism Education Council on the development standards for the certification process for Hospitality Sales Manager, Ontario Tourism Education Council - task force to establish and validate standards for the Special Events Industry across Canada, Appointments and Awards, Canadian Event Perspective Spirit of the Industry Award 2010, 7th Annual Profit Magazines ranking of Canada’s Top 100 Women Entrepreneurs, 2005 profiling the country’s most successful female business owners, Nominee Rothman Canadian Women Entrepreneur of the Year, 2003, 2006, 2009, Ontario Hostelry Institute Chairman’s Award for Outstanding Industry Achievement, 2001 |