Hobbies/Sports:
Fitness; Wellness; Reading; Social aspects of her job; Playing at the Kennedy center; Broadway shows
Education Degrees:
Bachelor of Arts in Business Management and Information Management, The Catholic University of America
Affiliations Awards:
Alpha Sigma Lambda; Iota Kappa Chapter; Adult Honor Society
Charity:
Volunteer, Teach Little Children Spanish and English; Volunteer, Caribbean American
Number Of Years In Profession:
12
Number Of Years In Current Position:
6
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
She attributes her success to her level of attention she gives to projects she undertakes, absolute dedication to making it through the end of a project and the time needed to make projects successful.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
She became involved in her profession because she fell into it. She always had a natural love for entertaining, and organizing.
Extended Bio Profile:
Ms. Shaffee Partanen successfully organizes all aspects of Washington DC's only James Bond themed New Year's Eve Gala that attracts more than 1,500 guests annually. She uses SEO techniques to channel an online marketing and public relations program to increase visibility.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Developing and organizing all aspects of the theme gala they through every year, which includes 1,400 to 1,600 guests and proposals from different properties; Choosing hotels and working with hotels to deliver the event successfully; Organizing; Searching for contractors; Hiring entertainment and outreach programs; Managing the ticketing website; Hiring staff
Where Will You Be In 5 Years:
In five years, Ms. Shaffee Partanen plans to get a master’s degree in education, focused in special education, speech pathology; she then hopes to become a teacher.