Michele Stephenson

About Michele Stephenson

To deliver exceptional, detail-oriented meetings and experiences around the globe by…

Experience

1. CEO Founder

   Mds Events

   Apr 2016 — Present · US

   I am the Founder and CEO of MDS Events, a full-service global event planning company specializing in corporate, association, luxury leisure travel, government and non-profit meetings worldwide. With over 30 years of experience, I have built a reputation for delivering exceptional events — from strategic site selection and contract negotiations to full program management, budgeting, and on-site execution.I work closely with C-level executives, boards, and marketing teams to design experiences that drive engagement, loyalty, and ROI. Whether planning an intimate board meeting, an international incentive trip, high end luxury leisure travel or a major corporate conference, my approach is rooted in creativity, operational excellence, and deep industry knowledge.At MDS Events, we manage every detail, including hotel sourcing, group air, registration platforms, mobile event apps, entertainment, activities, decor, venues, team building, and transportation logistics, golf and much more.Specialties: Global Meetings & Events, Incentive Travel, Contract Negotiation, Strategic Planning, Destination Management, CRM & Event Technology Platforms.Always open to connecting with partners, clients, and collaborators who value precision, creativity, and outstanding service in event management.

Education

• Orange Coast College

  Associate's degree, Business

  1982 — 1984

Skills

• Catering
• Budgets
• Hotel Management
• Food & Beverage
• Customer Service
• Event Planning
• Sales
• Hospitality Management
• Hospitality
• Business Development
• Sales Management
• Tourism
• Hotels
• Event Management
• Meeting Planning
• Management
• Marketing
• Corporate Events
• Trade Shows
• New Business Development
• Resorts
• Marketing Strategy
• Hospitality Industry