Allison Bland

event & hospitality professional
available for freelance opportunities

Who you might be

- A company in need of help planning internal or external events, to free up your team's time to focus on larger projects

- An event management team in need of an extra set of hands to help execute your next event

- An employee or employees in need of onsite childcare during your next annual meeting or offsite

- An internal event planner who doesn’t have the time or resources to coordinate and execute a site visit to help find the most suitable venue for your next event

- A business owner or executive that needs help making reservations for a client dinner, or booking flights for your next business trip?

- The owner of an Inn or Bed and Breakfast, who would like to take a holiday of your own while knowing your property and guests are still being taken care of

Who I am

I have 10 years of experience in strategic venue sourcing, 8 years of experience in hotel/convention sales, and more than 20 years of customer service experience.

I have helped plan and execute a wide variety of events, including annual meetings for government agencies and fundraising events for non-profit organizations.

In recent years, I have been fortunate to work with some of the biggest names in tech, well known national and international associations, as well as several of the fastest growing tech startups.

I also have a B.S. in Hospitality and an M.A. in International Relations. One day I hope to own a Bed and Breakfast, as soon as my husband retires from the military.

My Services

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    Event Support

    Venue sourcing, RFP design, site visit coordination, onsite assistance, strategic consultation, and more.

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    Virtual Assistant

    Travel arrangements, restaurant reservations, email campaign management, and more.

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    Inn Sitting

    Exceptional hospitality for your guests and care for
    your Inn or B&B while you’re away.

  • "As someone that has worked with Allison, I can confirm her due diligence and attention to detail."

    —Amanda T., former colleague at Maritz

  • "I went to Bordeaux on a trip planned by Allison, and it was one of the most fun well planned trips of my life!"

    —Kaila Z., Yoga Instructor

  • "I enjoyed working with Allison so much. She is a true professional."

    —Gretchen B., former client at Maritz

Let’s Work Together

If you're interested in working with me, complete the form with a few details about your project. I'll review your message and get back to you within 48 business hours.