Expo Convention Contractors Inc (EXPO), a South Florida-based exhibit house, corporate event producer and convention and tradeshow contractor, recently announced three promotions and two new hires. Located in Miami, EXPO serves the state of Florida and regional shows throughout the nation.
Michele Grimm, an EXPO employee for the last two and a half years, has been promoted to sales manager. She has 15 years of experience in hotel management, marketing, production and special events, including working on the Food Network South Beach Wine and Food Festival.
“Ms. Grimm is a passionate and dedicated employee,” said Scott Bright, director of sales, EXPO. “She will contribute immensely to the success of our sales department and growth within EXPO.”
An alumni of the Florida International University (FIU) hospitality program, Grimm served as vice president of FIU’s collegiate chapter of the Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International and was a teaching assistant for event management courses.
EXPO also announced the promotion of Stephany Logreira to account executive. Employed with EXPO in 2008 as a customer service specialist, Logreira put her expertise to work helping create customized booths within budget in the design and display department. She brings attention to detail and a can-do attitude to every aspect of her work.
“Stephany has demonstrated the ability to multi-task prior and during shows,” said Cesar Jaramillo, design and display operations manager, EXPO. “Her natural artistic talents have brought an implementation of graphic design assistance to our department and her willingness to help and learn is an asset when exhibitors need support.”
Yenie Caballero was also promoted to the position of account executive. She has worked for EXPO since 2009 and has experience in administration, accounting and customer service. Caballero will be working to increase growth in the design and display department at EXPO.
“It is rewarding to be able to assign a new customer to Yenie, as she projects a confident and friendly approach,” said Jaramillo. “It has been valuable to combine her education and experience with our company, which has resulted in a confident and professional team member.”
Andres Roncal Macchiavello has been hired for the position of exhibit designer. A native of Peru, Macchiavello is a certified CAD operator.
Currently an architecture student, Macchiavello is expanding into 3D technologies, design skills, branding and advertising trends and solutions. He is also experienced in furniture design, interior design, photography and overseas logistics.
Angel Sante was hired by EXPO for the position of sales administrator. Sante will use his experience and skill set will help expand the capabilities of the sales department for EXPO. He will be assisting sales managers, account executives and executive management.
Sante is pursuing his bachelor’s degree in computer science at FIU.
