Today we’d like to introduce you to Christy Bareijsza.
Hi Christy, thanks for sharing your story with us. To start, maybe you can tell our readers some of your backstory.
Raised in Pompton Lakes, NJ, I recently added Dallas to our list of national offices, and truly excited to blend my experiences from NYC, Miami, and Los Angeles to this new chapter. I graduated with a BA from Hofstra University and honored in May 2012 as “Alumni of the Month”. I advanced my education with an MS in Event Management from NYU and Certification in Post-crisis Hospitality Management from the University of South Florida. My industry designations include Certified Meeting Manager (CMM) and Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) which includes me in an elite global membership held by less than 950 hospitality professionals.
A second-generation entrepreneur armed with a combination of corporate, agency, and venue experiences, I have been recognized as a hospitality leader and featured speaker for Catersource, Event Solutions National Conference and the Event Planner Expo. I had the opportunity to co-author of the #1 best-seller book “How to Create Events to Remember” and have become a regular contributor to magazines and podcasts. In addition, I’ve served on the Corporate Meetings Advisory Board for the Four Seasons New York and Planning Expert for Macy’s, Clinique Bridal Salon, Bride Magazine, and Rent My Wedding. Valuing the importance of giving back and inspiring the next generation, I continue to mentor up-and-coming event professionals as a University Lecturer for Emerson, Cal State Long Beach, NYU, and Hofstra. In 2021, I was honored as “Smart Women in Meetings Entrepreneur of the Year” by Bright Business Media.
Positioned as an industry expert with renowned sophistication that has been recognized by Fortune 500 companies and influential tastemakers alike, as the Creative Director of By Red Carpet Events, I develop innovative event concepts that encompass full sensory experiences with a signature style that surpasses expectations. My refined breadth of work is actualized through a unique portfolio that maintains timeless appeal, while my distinct combination of talents has helped create a myriad of press-worthy events for a notable list of corporate and celebrity clients.
Would you say it’s been a smooth road, and if not what are some of the biggest challenges you’ve faced along the way?
The short answer no. The long answer is making the career choice to provide an intangible service that surrounds frivolous spending and requires face-to-face exposure in today’s climate is not for the faint of heart. But the successes gained from strategically pivoting to expand my services and client reach is so worth the struggle.
Despite weathering the industry impact from the post 9/11 and the financial recession by shifting client industries and service locations, I was far from prepared to combat the pandemic which ultimately shut down the hospitality industry globally. Strategically utilizing what felt like frozen time, I had the opportunity to analyze my business services, complete overdue administrative tasks, further educate myself and reposition my marketing and branding to speak directly to my target demographic. The pandemic allowed an unforeseen opportunity to scale and grow my business in a more efficient manner, which I am fortunate to be experiencing a positive response from this forced multi-year preparation.
Appreciate you sharing that. What should we know about Events By Red Carpet?
Events By Red Carpet is complied of a world-renowned, seasoned team of experts with a flawless precision to event detail. Utilizing a highly vetted network of creative partners and exclusive locations, our team continually brings unique productions to life for a notable list of corporate and social clients.
We strategically conceptualize, manage and produce events from start to finish, giving a wide spectrum of expertise value. Our cutting-edge staff is full of visionary ideas to successfully create innovative, sophisticated and memorable events.
We’d be interested to hear your thoughts on luck and what role, if any, you feel it’s played for you?
Being in an industry that is heavily weighted on liability and safety, I tend to ensure I am supporting any potential of luck with preparation and hard work. I consider being called “authentic” the biggest compliment and uphold that defined image in all aspects of life and business. I do not believe in portraying a false sense of success for mere validation, as evolving personally and professionally happens through learning from past mistakes or experiencing bad luck.
Contact Info:
- Website: http://www.theredcarpetevents.com
- Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/byredcarpetevents
- Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/eventsbyredcarpet
- Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/byredcarpet
- Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/eventsbyredcarpet
- Yelp: Events By Red Carpet
- Other: http://www.instagram.com/christybareijsza
