EP 9: The Type of Networking Needed Now with Jenna Morrow and Michaelina Antahades

Pros on Fire Podcast

Dec 1 2021 • 42 mins

About Our Guests:

An experienced venue and catering manager with a demonstrated history of working in hospitality, Jenna Morrow is a leader, connector, and friend to many in the industry. She is currently the Senior Venue Sales Manager for the CRVA in Charlotte, NC. Jenna is also the NACE Charlotte Chapter president. She's a strong and energetic sales professional skilled in catering, hotel and venue management, event management, and the hospitality industry in general. Jenna has held leadership positions with brands like Hilton and Marriott, and she's held various leadership positions with NACE for over a decade. She has a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Auburn University. Well-respected and adored by her peers, Jenna is always smiling, laughing, and inspiring others to do the same. When she's not connecting with clients and colleagues, she's all smiles at home with her husband and two children.

Michaelina is a near-native of Charlotte and returned to the city after attending East Carolina University for under and post-graduate studies. She holds a BA in Public Relations, a Masters in Public Administration, as well as a Masters in Sustainable Tourism. She started with the CRVA in a part-time position at the NASCAR Hall of Fame and worked her way up to Venue Sales Manager. In her current role she is responsible for building and maintaining client relationships to secure meeting and event rentals at the NASCAR Hall of Fame, Bojangles Entertainment Complex, and Charlotte Convention Center. Michaelina is the current chair of the Charlotte Regional Business Alliance's Young Professionals and the immediate past president of Charlotte's Chapter of the International Live Event Association. She volunteers with her church's youth group, loves to travel, and entertain friends & family at her home which has been in short supply over the pandemic!

Company Website: https://www.nascarhall.com/