Trevor Lynn is the Chief Marketing Officer for Social Tables. As a hospitality technology and marketing expert, he helps guide professionals on their journey to embrace new tools and strategies.

His expertise in technology comes from a background working with various early stage technology companies. As the CMO for Social Tables, he focuses on growing the hospitality community via original content, free technology consultations, and education at industry events.

A firm believer in the mantra “Create Marketing people love”, Trevor’s presentations focus on cutting edge Sales and Marketing tactics, strategies and technology that can help make hospitality teams become Marketing centric organizations.

“hi, my names is…”

The world knows me as (name): Trevor Lynn

I’ve also been known to respond to the names: no nicknames for me 🙁

I am wicked good at (brag!): Triaging email. I end my day with inbox zero 360 days a year

Least favorite house chore: Making the bed! I never do it 🙂

My go-to guilty pleasure food is: I inhale key lime pie like you wouldn’t believe

Favorite App: Dark Sky. Nothing better than staying dry.

Favorite quote: What got you here won’t get you there.

“The Hustle”

Job Title: Chief Marketing Officer

Professional Superpower: Getting things done. At ST we have a GTD award which I won!

My primary role in the events industry is: empowering event professionals to excel in their careers by providing industry leading educational resources.

Years in the events industry: 3

To me, being an event hustler means: An event hustler is the person everyone knows, respects and admires. They help create unforgettable experiences and always have a smile on their face when they’re doing it.

The top 2 most surprising things I’ve learned about the events industry since starting are: It’s a massive industry – $500b+! Learning that large conferences plan events 5+ years in advance blew my mind.

How did you get your start in the events industry? Our CEO introduced me to the events world in 2013 and I’ve loved it ever since. Now ST throws our own customer events which is adding to my level of love for our industry!

My biggest event industry pet peeve is: My biggest pet peeve is mainly the outside perspective that event planners just pick a venue and pick some food. Everyone thinks planning events is “easy” but it’s one of the most complicated jobs in the world.

“No such thing as TMI”

One thing that would really surprise people to learn about me is: I grew up on a farm in Ohio and spent my summers bailing hay!

You can only keep 2 albums in your entire music collection -those albums would be: The first ‘Now That’s What I Call Music!’ CD because I’ll need it to help my kids understand my childhood and ‘The Definitive Collection of the Temptations’ because it’s timeless!

10yr old me thought I’d grow up to be: A trashman! I thought riding on the outside of a truck was SO cool.

Text or phone call?: Both at the same time. I love how fast people can communicate today. I’ll have a text, email and chat conversation going with the same person, on 3 different topics.

Android or iphone?: iPhone!

Toilet paper roll – Over or under?: Over. I’m pretty sure under is illegal in every country except Australia.

Connect with Trevor

trevor@socialtables.com

@trevorhlynn

https://www.linkedin.com/in/trevorhlynn

The world knows me as:  Lauren Hines

I have also been known to respond to the name:  “L,” “L-Boogie,” and, by my Jamaican family: “Rebel” and “Reds”

My professional superpower is: Connecting with people and connecting people with others. 

I’m most passionate about: Living life without excuses and by faith. 

The technology that I wouldn’t want to live without is:  It’s a tie between the iPhone and the iPad. While I can’t imagine doing business without my reliable iPhone, our iPads keep our kids entertained on road trips and they fight less with those ever-convenient distractions!

The app I use most obsessively is:  Facebook/Facebook Pages – thank God for Mark Zuckerburg’s genius!

The most innovative use of event tech I’ve ever seen is: Ordering within an app before event-goers hit the food stand/bar

My go-to guilty pleasure food is: A well-made, decadent chocolate brownie a la mode… Oh! And Starbucks! 

The thing that always gets me to laugh without fail is:  Sinbad’s stand-up comedy 

One thing that would really surprise people to learn about me is:  This obvious extrovert loves being alone sometimes.

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The world knows me as:  Donvil Collins

I have also been known to respond to the name:  Debo

My professional superpower is: Being a tech head! BING!

I’m most passionate about: Creating/producing highly engaging visual content.whether be videos or interactive.

The technology that I wouldn’t want to live without is:  DEFINITELY my mac. Sorry PC Lovers.

The app I use most obsessively is:  Defintely ‘Evernote’. It would probably take me a few days to read all the notes I’ve taken it.

The most innovative use of event tech I’ve ever seen is: Other than my own :D, I think ‘CrowdMics’.

My go-to guilty pleasure food is: Danish

The thing that always gets me to laugh without fail is:  DEFINITELY my 1 year old daughter when she tries to laugh like a grown up, slapping her leg & swinging her head back. LOL. I’m laughing just thinking about it.

One thing that would really surprise people to learn about me is: I was born in Montego Bay, Jamaica of the Caribbean, West Indies

Connect with Donvil:

Kathiya Zelasco has 10+ years experience in the event planning industry. She has been able to build a great reputation with her creative ideas, designs and sharp attention to detail. With coordination and production experience in high-end corporate and social functions, she has been to work with celebrity clients and fortune 500 companies such Kevin Liles, Staples, Ernst & Young and more. She has also been involved with many philanthropic projects such as Angels for Autism, American Cancer Society and Hamptons Super Saturday. Her work has also appeared on television show, Real Housewives of NJ. Her passion for design started at very young age, which led to her studies in architecture & interior design. Being a “mompreneur” she enjoys being able to juggle both a career and being mom.

The world knows me as: Kathiya Zelasco

I have also been known to respond to the name:  K or Kat

My professional superpower is: Achieving results others believe to be impossible.

 The #1 thing people can hire me to do is: Event coordination and design…making their special event a memorable and stress free experience.

 I’m most passionate about: Event and interior design. Love being able to transform a space into something amazing!

The technology that I wouldn’t want to live without is:  IOS…anything Apple.

The app I use most obsessively is:  Instagram & Camera+

The most innovative use of event tech I’ve ever seen is: Love campaigns that involve the “treats for tweets” idea. Great way to create buzz during events!

My go-to guilty pleasure food is:  Anything chocolate! Preferably NUTELLA!!!

The thing that always gets me to laugh without fail is:  My witty 8yr. old daughter….kids say the darndest things!

One thing that would really surprise people to learn about me is:  I lived in Peru for a couple years where I attended a Japanese grammar school….don’t ask me how I did it.

Connect with Kathiya:

Jessica La-Rotta is a young female entrepreneur, philanthropist, blogger, motivator, connector, and lover of life. Due to her ability to put together some of the most entertaining and unique events, she has made great strides to becoming an elite and sought after event planner in NYC. Within five years of working in the event planning industry, she has developed and worked with major clients from top multimedia and public relation companies, as well as many major celebrities within music and fashion. She has appeared as an expert on the Sundance Channel show- All on the Line with Joe Zee and has also won Sterling Vineyards challenge for an event planner/host competition. Currently she’s in the works of starting a lifestyle blog for the foodie and pet lover she is at heart. She also is a board member of The Event Planners Association for the New York City Chapter that provides support and development for business professionals looking to connect and grow their independent businesses.

The world knows me as: Jessica La-Rotta

I have also been known to respond to the name:  “Jess”, ” J”, ” La-Rotta”, or “Jessica Diana La-Rotta” when my mom or grandma yell at me.

My professional superpower is: Super senses, Teleportation, Resourcefulness and Telekinesis.

 The #1 thing people can hire me to do is:  Event Planning efficiency

 I’m most passionate about:  Dancing, eating cheese, my pitbulls, and my clients.

The technology that I wouldn’t want to live without is:  My Cellphone.

The app I use most obsessively is:  Instagram

The most innovative use of event tech I’ve ever seen is:  Charity Water using tech friendly wrist bands were guests can donate right from their wristband

My go-to guilty pleasure food is:  Baked Mac n Cheese

The thing that always gets me to laugh without fail is:  When I fall or trip

One thing that would really surprise people to learn about me is:  I graduated with a BA in Criminology and got my Series 6 & 63

Connect with Jessica:

The world knows me as: Sarah Vaynerman

I have also been known to respond to the name:  SV, Vay, Vayner—– <–insert any cheeky one-syllable word here.

My professional superpower is: Helping businesses and individuals excel by combining powerful digital strategies – including social media, content delivery, brand immersion – with events and meetings that bring people face-to-face.

 The #1 thing people can hire me to do is: Craft and fine-tune brand identity and messaging and communicate passionately, authentically and effectively with an intended audience.

 I’m most passionate about:  Spreading ideas and innovation.  I love to see creativity come to life and find fulfillment in being a part of that process.

The technology that I wouldn’t want to live without is:  iOS – my entire life runs on half a dozen Apple devices!

The app I use most obsessively is:  Spotify and Twitter – don’t make me choose one!

The most innovative use of event tech I’ve ever seen is:  The Double Dutch app at PlannerTech – it had it all!

My go-to guilty pleasure food is:  Pizza! I could live off of classic New York slices!

The thing that always gets me to laugh without fail is:  My dear friend and OFFSITE co-founder Patrick Everett. He’s a riot like no other!

One thing that would really surprise people to learn about me is:  I’m a Ukrainian immigrant and am fluent in Russian. I also teach yoga!

Connect with Sarah:

sarah@offsitenyc.com

I have also been known to respond to the name: Satara

My professional superpower is: I’m a mind reader of sorts- I anticipate what people need and am usually able to direct them to how they can get it.

The #1 thing people can hire me to do is: Strengthen your brand- through live events or an effective digital marketing strategy.

I’m most passionate about: All of my work is devoted to this theory that the world is flat and that everyone should have the opportunity to succeed. I find that my work with events particularly creates an environment for interaction that encourages this notion through the relationships that are created and the causes, projects and initiatives that are funded.

The technology that I wouldn’t want to live without is: My smartphone

The app I use most obsessively is: Hootsuite and GoogleMaps- They satisfy my need to be everywhere all the time.

The most innovative use of event tech I’ve ever seen is: I’m a huge Splashthat fan. What makes it innovative is its all in one approach to the planning process-maximizing engagement before, during, and after the event.

My go-to guilty pleasure food is: Potato chips, particularly Kettle Brand (the louder the crunch the better)

The thing that always gets me to laugh without fail is: My little sister’s laugh. It’s loud, youthful and just infectious.

One thing that would really surprise people to learn about me is:  I didn’t choose this life, this life chose me! As cliche as that sounds, it’s simply the truth. I stumbled into the events industry by meeting people who recognized talent in me that I hadn’t really figured out how to harness until given the opportunity. It’s been really exciting and I’ve met so many people that continue to shape my perspective of the world and the influence each and every person has on the lives of many

Connect with Sonya:

The world knows me as: Luke Dancy

I have also been known to respond to the name: Duke Lancy but that’s another story.

 My professional superpower is: being a people person. I love talking to people but more importantly I love learning from people. Everyone has a story and I’m always interested in hearing what other people have to say.

 The #1 thing people can hire me to do is: to help give their brand a voice. I’m a firm believe that this is the way you truly stand out and build strong relationships. Your company should say something and represent something more than dollar signs.

 I’m most passionate about: Motivational and Keynote Speaking. I love taking a subject that’s tough to understand, or a situation that’s life changing, and putting a spin on it that people will walk away thinking about things in a new and refreshing way.

The technology that I wouldn’t want to live without is: probably my cell phone. I feel sick saying this as I’m very public about my dissatisfaction with the attention people give their phones over their relationships with children or family but when it comes to business it’s something I just need to have.

The app I use most obsessively is:  Twitter. I’m constantly on there to keep up with what’s going on, who’s doing what and if there’s any breaking news in the world.

The most innovative use of event tech I’ve ever seen is: probably has to be the 3d printers. If they can really get these to live up to their potential this would truly revolutionize the health care industry. The possibilities truly are endless if you think about it.

 My go-to guilty pleasure food is: sushi. The fact that I just ‘said’ that means I’m having it for lunch now. Thanks guys, I love ya!

The thing that always gets me to laugh without fail is: an episode of Impractical Jokers on the truTV network. Check it out if you haven’t, it’s great!

One thing that would really surprise people to learn about me is:  is that I’m also a magic consultant. I’m a producer, director and inventor of magic tricks for TV shows. I’ve been a magician for over 20 years and I love this stuff!

Connect with Luke:

Amanda Slavin is CEO and Founder of CatalystCreativ, a community design firm that builds community for purpose driven ventures, partnered and funded by the Downtown Project, (the 350 million dollar city as a start up project funded by Tony Hsieh) most known for CatalystCreativ’s monthly speaker series, Catalyst Week in Downtown Vegas. She earned her Masters in Curriculum and Instruction from the University of Connecticut’s Neag School of Education and wrote her thesis on the impact outdoor community has on engagement creating a metrics of engagement.  She started with Paige Management in 2009 and built the events, marketing, social media, online marketing departments from the ground up. She launched the Ainsworth, with no social media, using only grassroots marketing to do so.
Amanda co-founded and launched the Charity Connector event series, a socially nonprofit event series that started at Paige Management in 2010, and has worked with 200 nonprofits building community through strategic partnerships, events and marketing to help engage more individuals to support their fundraising efforts. She was one of the event organizers for TEDX Big Apple, securing all of the in kind sponsors for the event as well as supported on production and curation.. She is a founding advisory board member for NPR’s new millennial arm, GenListen, is a member of the World Economic Forum, Global Shapers, as well as a part of Ted, Summit Series, Nexus and PTTOW. She is a frequent writer for Huffington Post and Business Insider.

The world knows me as: Amanda Slavin

I have also been known to respond to the name: Roo

 My professional superpower is: Sensing people’s emotions without them having to tell me.

 The #1 thing people can hire me to do is: Bring inspiring people together to create an educational experience.

 I’m most passionate about: changing the face of education, everyone is a teacher and everyone is a learner, and learning is cool.

The technology that I wouldn’t want to live without is: my macbook air, I bring it with me everywhere.

The app I use most obsessively is: Path

The most innovative use of event tech I’ve ever seen is: I think Splashthat is really innovative with what they did for us for catalyst week- aggregating all of the social on one page from each separate event. http://catalystweek.splashthat.com/

 My go-to guilty pleasure food is: hummus (yes, it’s not that much of a guilty pleasure but I can’t get enough of it)

 The thing that always gets me to laugh without fail is: New Girl, (Schmidt)

One thing that would really surprise people to learn about me is: I am dedicated to making the world better through education. Education is my biggest passion, and I believe if influencers/ brands/ celebrities, anyone with a microphone realized they are the best teachers, the world would be a better place.

Connect with Amanda:

Amanda@catalystcreativ.com

www.catalystcreativ.com

Corbin Ball, CSP, CMP, MS is an international speaker, consultant and writer helping clients worldwide use technology to save time and improve productivity. With 20 years of experience running international technology meetings, he now is a highly acclaimed speaker with the ability to make complex subjects understandable and fun.  His articles have appeared in hundreds of national and international publications and he has been quoted in the U.S. News & World Report, Wall Street Journal, the New York Times, USA Today, Fast Company, PC Magazine and others. Corbin serves or has served on numerous hotel, corporate, convention bureau and association boards. He is the only person to have received both the MPI International Supplier of the Year and the MPI International Chapter Leader of the Year awards. Corbin was named as one of “The 25 Most Influential People in the Meetings Industry” for 2012 by Successful Meetings magazine, having received this award four times previously.

The world knows me as: Corbin

I have also been known to respond to the name: My family members call me Corb.  That’s about it.

 My professional superpower is: I have had a high success rate over the years in predicting technology change and its impact on the events industry.

 The #1 thing people can hire me to do is: Three things: speaking, consulting and writing.

 I’m most passionate about:  The amazing variety of the world we live in as well as this moment in time. We are very lucky to live in the most incredible time that humans have ever lived.

The technology that I wouldn’t want to live without is: Probably like most people, my smart phone. Also, the 60 mb/sec internet connection in my office is nice.

 The app I use most obsessively is: There are many I regularly use. Hootsuite, Waze for GPS, GoogleMaps,Speedtest.net,  FlightBoard to name a few.

The most innovative use of event tech I’ve ever seen is:  I think the use of Google Hangouts two years ago during Event Camp Europe for a virtual wine tasting – on site and in 4 remote hybrid meeting pods. They shipped out the wine in advance. The winemaker came on to describe the wine, everyone heard the description, felt the wine glass in their hand, saw the color and legs, smelled the bouquet and tasted the wine. All 5 senses were engaged using free technology that just a decade ago would have cost hundreds of thousands of dollars with satellite feeds.

My go-to guilty pleasure food is:  I usually eat very healthy and am almost a vegetarian. However, very occasionally can’t resist a well prepared side of barbequed baby-back ribs.

The thing that always gets me to laugh without fail is: My favorite daily laugh hit is the Daily Show

One thing that would really surprise people to learn about me is: Perhaps that I played guitar in a blues band during college with a shock of shoulder-length bright red hair.

Connect with Corbin:

Corbin Ball Associates

Address: 506 14th Street, Bellingham, WA 98225-6107 USA

Office: 360-734-8756
Mobile: 360-920-1985
Email: corbin@corbinball.com

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