my background
​Like many college grads, I didn't know exactly what I wanted to do after leaving this safe haven and entering "the real world." I knew I loved events and so I set out to find a job in the event world. My first big girl job was at a small meeting planning company. During my 5 years there, I learned every piece of the meeting planning process. My main responsibilities were communications (think invitations and final confirmation details), on-site support and "left hand" gal to the owner of the company (she already had a right-hand gal). While I got to learn each piece of planning from initial idea to venue sourcing, communication, Cvent registration, BEOs & logistics, name badge and on-site execution, I always knew I didn't want to be a meeting planner. All of those details were too much for me. So I focused on the communications piece for many of those years.

In 2013 I left that job to join a biotech company near Boston as the second half of a two-part registration management team. Here is where I really flourished and realized my passion lies with the registration piece of meetings. I finally embraced the inner nerd who was really there all along (hello - I used to help my dad take computers apart on our living room floor).
My responsibilities included building registration sites while working side-by-side with planners, overall system administration (custom fields, system workflow, templates and a whole lot more), training our planners (1:1 and weekly group trainings) and a heavy involvement in rolling out our SMM program internationally.

In June 2015, after I had my second son, it was time to get focused - really focused - on what I wanted to do from here on out. I had 2 options: go work for Cvent or start my own business. I figure by working for myself and consulting with you, I can help more people with their problems - and that is what drives me. I am happy to be able to take on multiple clients and "spread the love" so-to-speak so that more people have access to me and my wealth of knowledge.

I thrive off seeing a project come full circle from inception to execution. I love discovering all of the little nuances there are to learn about Cvent. Even after all these years, I still learn something every day (a new way to edit or format a page, a new way to invite attendees, a piece of the system I never knew was there but makes registration that much better and easier). I actually, really, love it and I can't wait to share that love and passion with you!

On a personal note...
On the more personal side, I am a proud mama to 2 little guys and Owner/Operator/CEO of Leanne Velky, Inc. 
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I was born and raised in Vermont - a special place where life is simple. I LOVE maple syrup - the real kind - and am one of a few who don't actually know how to ski or snowboard {I know, I know!}. After 13 years in Massachusetts, we finally moved back up to Vermont, where I currently operate the business.

I didn't always know what I wanted to do but I did always know that I didn't want a job where I sat in a boring grey cubicle all day. I was meant for more. That dream and that passion is what led me to start this company. I adore my clients and am so grateful for every opportunity thus far!
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