At NHS Global Events, we know that to stay relevant and be teeming with fresh ideas, we have to add bright, young talent to our team. That was the case seven years ago when our then-intern Melissa Swakow was hired full-time.
As our Manager of Meetings and Events, we have been amazed daily by her skills and great energy to hyper-serve our clients.
Now, the world knows.
In a recent article by Meetings & Conventions ("How Young Planners Are Revitalizing the Meetings Industry), Melissa was identified as one of 15 members of "M&C's second annual selection of young professionals who have already made their mark on the world of meetings and events." They were called "young, bright and dynamic. They offer fresh perspectives, innovative ideas and energy to spare...and are poised to do much more in the years ahead."
While we think that the other 14 are truly worthy of the inclusion, we do believe M&C absolutely picked the best by including Melissa.
As the article says, "Affectionately called Number Cruncher at her office, [she] handles the advance planning for [multiple] meetings and incentives at NHS Global Events. She is responsible for all things logistical, from helping craft hotel contracts to post-event reporting."
Melissa, who describes herself as "a super-organized person, and I am good at budgeting," is currently finishing her third year on the Board of Meeting Professionals International's Chicago Area Chapter.
"Swakow says one of her goals outside of the office is to get at least one new stamp in her passport every year, with Columbia highest on her active wish list."
Her strong Chicago roots and stellar family DNA, make her a joy for all of us at HQ and those who she interacts with daily. Now the world knows what we've known all along about Melissa!
