Gary Jackson

A long, long time ago Gary Jackson had a dream to become a professional photographer…

The journey started as high school yearbook photographer; soon it was covering rock stars (Three Dog Night! Johnny Winter!), and then he earned a degree in fine arts photography from the highly respected Rhode Island School of Design.  Inevitably, this was quickly followed by the “starving artist” years.

To make ends meet he began teaching photography to psychiatric patients, which led to a rewarding second career as an Occupational Therapist. Did you know that Gary was Director of two of the largest rehabilitation departments in the country?  Did you know he has presented at national conventions and his work has been published nationally several times? Even with these accomplishments, he remained focused on his ultimate goal in photography.  Gary continued to develop his photography career and finally made it a full-time business in 1990.

Gary has built a strong business in the Maryland and Mid-Atlantic area, with a specialty of people.  Weddings, mitzvahs, corporate events, and portraits make up the lion’s share of his work.  He offers product and food photography and an occasional underwater/scuba assignment as well.  He has been a member of NACE almost 20 years and says this organization is essential for business development and professional stimulation.  One of his goals for the upcoming few years is to “give back” by mentoring some new photographers into the field.  He has made big changes to the services and products that he offers.  If you haven’t had a one-to-one meeting with him recently, call him to see what’s new and exciting!

NACE – Baltimore Chapter

“State of the Economy”

Meeting Recap

Monday, September 21, 2009

For months now, discussions regarding our current economic state have been heard on TV, around the office and in our personal lives. On Monday, September 21, 2009 the “State of the Economy” continued to be at the forefront of our chapter member’s minds.  Over eighty members and guests gathered at the Baltimore Marriott Inner Harbor at Camden Yards to hear guest speaker Anirban Basu discuss economic growth strategies, the possibilities ahead for our money, real estate and small businesses.

Anirban Basu is Chairman & CEO of Sage Policy Group, Inc., and economic and policy consulting firm in Baltimore. Basu is one of the Mid-Atlantic region’s most recognizable economists and it was a pleasure to have him as our guest.  His fact-packed presentation was right on the money answering many questions from the audience and entertaining the masses to boot.

After Mr. Basu’s presentation, a stations dinner was enjoyed by the group including: grilled steak, seared scallops, pasta, salad and dessert.  Many thanks to the Marriott team and service staff for a job well done. 

We would also like to thank the following event professionals:

Baltimore Marriott Inner Harbor at Camden Yards

Absolute Entertainment

Kelly Burns Photography

Millennium Marketing Solutions

Perfect Settings

Raimondi’s Florist

Our October meeting will be held at The Mansion at the Maryland Zoo in Baltimore.  Don’t miss our “Speed Networking” program. It is sure to be a fun and interactive program for all that attend.  To register online, check out our chapter website for more information at: www.baltimorenace.net!

Upcoming Program

October Program:
Monday, October 19^th
6:00pm – 9:00pm
The Mansion House at The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore,
Catered by Chef’s Expressions

Speed Networking…..It’s a Jungle Out There!

We have some wild animals in the Baltimore Chapter of NACE.  How many of them have you taken the risk to meet?  Come join us at the Maryland Zoo in Baltimore where we will be using our elevator speeches from June's program to meet new mammals. You will network one-on-one with over 20+ humans, both tame and fierce, and make new contacts and profitable business opportunities.

You may even get to meet some of the real critters from the Maryland Zoo in Baltimore.  Don't miss out on this opportunity to grow your business!

To register or for more information, go to

http://www.baltimorenace.net/meetinginfo.php?date=2009-10-19

October Community Service

October is Breast Cancer Awareness month.

At our October NACE meeting we will be collecting headscarves for women who have lost their hair after receiving chemotherapy for breast cancer.  The Red Devils, www.the-red-devils.org, is a local organization supporting Maryland Families living with breast cancer and they will distribute the scarves

The name, The Red Devils, was inspired by Katherine Russell Rich, the author of The Red Devil, To Hell with Cancer and Back—a window into the heart of another young woman whose struggle with breast cancer is marked by courage, grace and humor. "Red devil" is a common name for chemotherapy drugs known to many breast cancer survivors for their brilliant red color.

The Red Devils have established relationships with local businesses to provide transportation, meals and house cleaning services. By working with these service providers and our participating hospitals and breast centers, they are able to help ease the burden of this disease for some of those in need.

Please bring a cheerful headscarf with you to the October meeting. Scarves should measure approximately 34”-36” square.

Dulany Noble

Community Service Chair

Dulany@galacloths.com

Job Opening – FACILITY RENTAL COORDINATOR

The American Visionary Art Museum is in search of a full-time Facility Rental Coordinator.

Primary responsibilities include –

• Market facility for rentals through advertising, networking and special events
• Provide all rental information to potential clients, schedule site visits, keep master calendar and handle all contracting of rental events
• Maintain updated database of clients and vendors; maintain working relationship with area catering and event professionals
• Schedule AVAM event and security staff for all rental events
• Responsible to coordinate Museum events; handles all BEOs & RFPs, catering, menu selection, staffing, coordinates all rentals, including linen, china/glassware/flatware, etc.

Job Requirements include -

• College degree in Marketing, Communications, Business or related field.
• 3+ years experience in Marketing and Event Planning; knowledge of Hospitality/Food & Beverage Industry
  Computer skills – Microsoft Office/Word/Excel, FileMaker Pro, iCal, etc.
  Knowledge of spreadsheets and budgeting
• Detail-oriented, organized, ability to multi-task
• Customer service skills

Salary – based on experience
Benefits – health/dental insurance, vacation/sick leave, 403B retirement

Please send cover letter and resume to:            

Donna Katrinic
American Visionary Art Museum
800 Key Highway, Baltimore, MD  21230
443-874-7252 fax
donna@avam.org

We are seeking a highly motivated wedding and event sales professional to help grow our very reputable retail floral boutique and get ready for our big move from Canton to Roland Park. This individual must be knowledgeable in all aspects of floral design and customer consultation as well as possess a proven sales-closing track record. The successful candidate will be self-motivated, energetic, and driven to make sales while routinely exceeding our customers’ expectations. Duties will also include design and daily orders. Knowledge of Excel and Mac Mail a plus!

Please have applicant send resume - amy@crimsonandcloverdesigns.com

Chair Covers & Linens Territory Sales Manager
Responsibilities:
The Baltimore Territory Sales Manager engages in sales strategies to meet and exceed assigned goals.  This person aggressively identifies, pursues, and maintains new accounts, while maintaining the existing client base.  This individual represents the organization in industry related events and within the event industry.

Requirements:
• Associates or Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• Must have proven sales and performance experience.
• Must possess superior customer service skills.
• Experience within the event industry preferred.
• Must be a proven self-motivator, with self-guided disciplines.
• Must have the ability to work with little to no supervision, along with the ability to work within a team environment.
• Must possess above-average computer skills.

All qualified applicants should e-mail a resume, along with salary requirements, to Kristen@linenhero.com.