Type Of Business:
Event planning
Marketing Area:
Greater Boston area
Expertise:
Catering knowledge; Décor choices; Creating key elements of event
Major Product/SVS:
Planning events based on a theme and color scheme that has been chosen by the client
Hobbies/Sports:
Cooking; Baking; Singing; Decorating; Being a part of a worship team and ministry
Education Degrees:
Associate of Arts Degree in Early Childhood Education, Mount Ida College; High School Diploma
Affiliations Awards:
4U Worship and Mission Team; 495 Wedding Professionals Group; Wedding Wire; Style Me Pretty; Preferred Vendor, The Norton Country Club, Norton, MA
Place of Birth:
Roslindale
Work History:
Per Diem School Teacher; Retail Store Worker; Assistant Fashion Coordinator; Window Treatment Designer; Department Manager; Model; Make-Up Artist; Nail Technician; Restaurant Hostess and Floor Manager; Caterer and Event Coordinator
Career Achievements:
Training in the Study of Diamond Science; Calligraphy; Cake Decorating; Interior Design; Italian Language Studies
Throughout the duration of your career, what was the one highlight that stood out the most?:
The most gratifying aspect of her career is planning weddings.
Charity:
Milford Daily Food Pantry
Number Of Years In Profession:
25
Number Of Years In Current Position:
4
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
She attributes her success to being honest with her clients about her capabilities and paying attention to finer details.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
She became involved in her profession after years of planning events for Bloomingdale’s of Chestnut Hill, Mass., and being the social director for Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, Milford, Mass.
Extended Bio Profile:
Ms. Occhionero takes the time with every detail of the special day for her brides. She also coordinates with many other types of events as well. She is able to take a person's idea and make their dream come true through the care she takes to pay attention to detail. Through the years, she has always tried to further expand herself and expose herself to different areas, all with a connection in some way, particularly the arts.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Managing the business components
Education Certifications:
Certificate in Interior Design, Harvard University (1982); Training in Diamondology, Gemological Institute of America Inc.
Awards/Honors:
Bride's Choice Award, Wedding Wire Networking Professional Society (2012); Baton Twirling Contests
Where Will You Be In 5 Years:
In five years, Ms. Occhionero intends to experience growth in her business and wants to increase the number of events per year.