Dana Zita, CSEP President

Dana is known throughout the industry for her energy and 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. Dana approaches an event with a creative edge, and is an expert at matching budgets and timelines to client’s goals. Dana established aNd Logistix Inc. in 1993.

A Certified Special Event Professional with over 20 years of experience, Dana is someone her colleagues consult for her skills and expertise. Dana’s contributions to the event industry include being an active member of the International Special Events Society (ISES) and a regular instructor for the Sport & Event Marketing Program at George Brown College. Her many accolades include nominations for the 2003 Rothman Canadian Woman Entrepreneur of the Year award and 2005 Profit Magazines Top 100 Women Entrepreneurs in Canada.

Expertise

• Over 20 years in conference and event management
• Extensive experience servicing a wide range of clients including various government ministry offices, corporations and associations
• Conceptual development of special events
• Creating and coordinating innovative leisure and incentive programs
• Staff scheduling for programs involving 5 to 22,000 attendees
• Managing exhibitions, product launches and large scale events

Memberships and Associations

• The International Special Events Society
  • International Education Council Member - current
• The International Special Events Society
  • National Chair, Marketing and Communications current
  • Toronto Chapter President, 1995 and 1996
  • International Board of Governors 1997 – 2001
  • Chair, International Education Committee, 2000/01
• Canadian Hotel Marketing and Sales Executives
  • Director of Affiliates, 1994/95
  • Chair of the Designation Advisory Council, 1998-2000

Appointments and Awards

• Winner, Canadian Event Perspective - Spirit of the Industry Award, 2010
• 7th Annual Profit Magazines ranking of Canada Top Women Entrepreneurs, 2005
• Nominee Rothman Canadian Women Entrepreneur of the Year, 2003
• Ontario Hostelry Institute Chairman’s Award for Outstanding Industry Achievement, 2001
• Esprit Nominee, (Best Industry Contribution), 2000
• Ontario Tourism Education Council –task force to establish and validate standards for the Special Events Industry across Canada
• Canadian Hotel Marketing and Sales Executive (CHMSE) Affiliate of the Year, 1999/2000
• ISES Esprit Award Winner, 1996 (Best ISES Team Effort)