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Testimonials
"Sandra Bloodworth is the Rolls Royce of meeting planners. She created a smooth running well-oiled event for us that went off like clockwork ... Rolex clockwork!"
-- Shar McBee, Well known speaker, seminar leader and author of "To Lead Is To Serve." Falls Burg, New York
"Working with Sandra is a unique opportunity to experience the highest level of competence, a trust based relationship, and a wealth of experience. In addition Sandra brings an international network from her MPI leadership role along with her unmatched personality. Is it any wonder working with Sandra was such a great experience."
-- Hugh K. Lee, President, Fusion Productions
"Sandra always puts a smile on my face. I would like to take this opportunity to thank her for being such an incredible role model, not only for me, but for everyone in the industry. As busy as she always was she never turned away any of us, be it a Vice President of company or a rookiest rookie. She always made the time. It wasn't just a visit either; she shared her experiences, wisdom, and just good ol' (Texas) common sense. Which is one of the reasons our National and International organizations value her so much."
-- Gina Schumacher, Senior Account Executive, Marriott International, Inc.
"Over the past 11 years I have had the rare pleasure of working with, for and around Sandra Bloodworth. She is known universally as a true professional in the Meetings Industry and I can only echo the sentiment. Her list of professional accomplishments is lengthy and well deserved. My work with Sandra has shown her to possess the rare ability to interact with just about anyone in any situation. From serving on Boards and Committees to working with her on various conventions Sandra handles each challenge with style, professionalism and her own brand of humor. She's a proven leader in the Meetings Industry and I for one am proud to be associated with her."
-- Tod A. Peddie, Regional Director of Sales, CONTACT, Austin, Texas
"Sandra Bloodworth is a consummate meeting professional whose infectious enthusiasm permeates all that she does. I have learned so much from her and respect her both as a person and as a professional in the meetings industry."
-- Melvin Tennant, Director, San Antonio Convention & Visitors Bureau
"Sandra has performed outstandingly in terms of meeting planning and execution. I have attended many meetings she has organized over the years and I can say she brings a high quality of excellence to her work. Sandra is a true professional combining industry relationships at all levels with a great personality and in-depth knowledge of her field."
-- David L. Bole, Senior Vice President and Managing Director, Randall & Dewey, Inc.; IPAA Regional Director, Houston, Texas
"Don't be fooled. Behind that Southern charm and Texas drawl lies a woman that knows how to effectively put together and run a meeting and commands the respect of leaders in the meetings industry."
-- Brian Palmer, President, National Speakers Bureau, Libertyville, IL
"Sandra Bloodworth has partnered with the Renaissance Worthington Hotel team for many years planning and producing successful conferences and meetings. You can tell when a conference planning professional really knows their business. Sandra has always made our work that much easier, because she comes to the table prepared and ready to work together to create a great end result. We would be thrilled to be on Sandra's team, anytime and anywhere."
-- Bob Jameson, General Manager, Renaissance Worthington Hotel, Fort Worth, Texas
"As a supplier of goods and services, any vendor wants to deal with individuals that have the ability to communicate their needs and desires clearly, and pay their bills promptly. Over the past few years I have had the pleasure of dealing with such an individual, Sandra Bloodworth. Added in is her wonderful sense of humor. Working with Sandra is a consummate pleasure!"
-- Trent Gaites, President, SportWorx, Inc., Oakwood, GA
"It was my great pleasure to work for more than ten years with Sandra Bloodworth, as a supplier. I represented three communities in Texas as meeting and convention sites. Sandra also introduced me to Meeting Professionals International, which contributed significantly to my professional development. Through my association with the Hill Country Chapter of MPI and the organization on a national level I was able to observe the high esteem that the membership of that organization had for Sandra Bloodworth. She was elected to numerous positions of leadership and was responsible for numerous initiatives to raise the level of awareness of the meeting planning industry and it’s professionalism. We worked together on many events and I was fortunate enough to serve on the board of the Texas Hill Country Chapter. Sandra was always a leader and innovator in the meetings industry. She is a person of high moral caliber and holds herself to a very high professional standard. She is a meticulous and conscientious event planner. I would trust my most important event to her with complete confidence."
-- Richard Forester, President, Topeka, KS Convention and Visitors Bureau
"I know Sandra to be a smart and capable woman. I am proud to be her first client and support her completely in her new successful business endeavor."
-- Michael J. Harvey, Jr., Sole Proprietorship, Dallas, Texas
"A true leader in our industry. As a member of MPI's International Board of Directors, Sandra showcased her talent for taking the bull by the horns and making sure that the outcome was always top notch quality. Her events won't be anythingbut the same topnotch quality."
-- Julie Steible, CMP, CMM, Events Manager, NCR Corp. Dayton, OH
"Sandra is a rare find in this industry. She brings a wealth of knowledge, creativity and solutions to any situation. When we served together on the international board of directors for Meeting Professionals International, I was constantly amazed at her energy and dedication. Sandra's always at the top of her game."
-- Katie Callahan-Giobbi, Area Director of Sales & Marketing, W Hotels of New York
"Having been an attorney who has labored for a lot of years in the meetings, convention, trade show and hospitality industry, one of the things that is most important, in fact imperative is the integrity of the person with whom my clients and I deal. It's been my privilege to have worked with Sandra not only in her tenure as a member of the Meeting Professionals International Board of Directors and Executive Committee as an officer of MPI but as an involved member of MPI. She is that exemplar of professionalism and integrity in the industry which her peers and I have experienced in seeing her dedication, focus and high ethical standards in her work with those around her."
-- Jonathan T. Howe, Howe & Hutton, Ltd. Chicago, IL
"Sandra Bloodworth is the real deal. She brings experience, creativity and a solid reputation for success to any project she takes on. What makes Sandra a great meeting planner are the valuable partnerships she has established within the meetings and event industry. She's an award-winning industry leader, a fierce advocate for her clients and has more credibility than anyone we know."
-- Steven G. Foster, CMP & Wendy Foster, CMP, Managing Partners, Circle R Ranch, Dallas, Texas
"Sandra won the hearts of our staff at every meeting she planned at South Shore Harbour Resort and ConferenceCenter. All sensed her calm and gracious manner. It was truly a delight to work with such an understanding and well organized client. It's no wonder that she was selected by Convention South as one of the TOP meeting professionals."
-- Wray Lindersmith, Director of Marketing, SouthShore Harbour Resort and Conference Center, Houston, Texas
"Sandra Bloodworth recently completed a three-year term on the International Board for Meeting Professionals International. She not only provided positive leadership but also displayed a comprehensive knowledge of meeting planning and special events programming. Her business acumen allows clients to have their expectations met while close attention is paid to expenses."
-- Edwin L. Griffin, Jr., CAE, Former President/CEO, Meeting Professionals International, Dallas Texas
"I have known Sandra Bloodworth for over 15 years and have always admired her work ethic, her great ideas, the ability to execute the most difficult tasks, and her sense of humor. Sandra understands meetings and it is evident in the outstanding, smooth-running events that she organizes."
-- Beth Brooks, CAE, President, Texas Society of Association Executives, Austin, Texas
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