Scott Clay DES, CTA, PCA
Event Manager at Ohio School Boards Association- Claim this Profile
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English Native or bilingual proficiency
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German Elementary proficiency
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Sign Languages Limited working proficiency
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Brad Ronevich
I was an outside vendor of Scotts and have worked with him for several years now. His professionalism and his organizational skills are top notch. However, what makes him stand out the most is his creativity. His events were always designed with style, class and an artistic eye. He would be a great addition to any company,
Mac Alshaarawi
Scott is very detail oriented. I never had to worry when I handed a project to him. The staff liked him and many clients requested to work with him. Scott is the type of professional that every hospitality operation needs.
Brad Ronevich
I was an outside vendor of Scotts and have worked with him for several years now. His professionalism and his organizational skills are top notch. However, what makes him stand out the most is his creativity. His events were always designed with style, class and an artistic eye. He would be a great addition to any company,
Mac Alshaarawi
Scott is very detail oriented. I never had to worry when I handed a project to him. The staff liked him and many clients requested to work with him. Scott is the type of professional that every hospitality operation needs.
Brad Ronevich
I was an outside vendor of Scotts and have worked with him for several years now. His professionalism and his organizational skills are top notch. However, what makes him stand out the most is his creativity. His events were always designed with style, class and an artistic eye. He would be a great addition to any company,
Mac Alshaarawi
Scott is very detail oriented. I never had to worry when I handed a project to him. The staff liked him and many clients requested to work with him. Scott is the type of professional that every hospitality operation needs.
Brad Ronevich
I was an outside vendor of Scotts and have worked with him for several years now. His professionalism and his organizational skills are top notch. However, what makes him stand out the most is his creativity. His events were always designed with style, class and an artistic eye. He would be a great addition to any company,
Mac Alshaarawi
Scott is very detail oriented. I never had to worry when I handed a project to him. The staff liked him and many clients requested to work with him. Scott is the type of professional that every hospitality operation needs.
Credentials
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Certified Tourism Ambassador (CTA)
Certified Tourism Ambassador™ (CTA) ProgramAug, 2018- Nov, 2024 -
Digital Event Strategist
PCMAOct, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
Pandemic Compliance Advisor
Health Education ServicesOct, 2020- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Ohio School Boards Association
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United States
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Education Administration Programs
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1 - 100 Employee
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Event Manager
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Aug 2022 - Present
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LGBT Meeting Professionals Association
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United States
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Hospitality
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director Of Development
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Sep 2020 - Present
Fortunate to serve on the board as the Director of Development for LGBT+ Meeting Planners Association. A talented and diverse group of nearly 2000, our association promotes Diversity, Equity AND Inclusion through educational events, professional networking, mentor ship, visibility and a community of proud LGBT+ professionals, and their allies, within the meetings and hospitality industries. Fortunate to serve on the board as the Director of Development for LGBT+ Meeting Planners Association. A talented and diverse group of nearly 2000, our association promotes Diversity, Equity AND Inclusion through educational events, professional networking, mentor ship, visibility and a community of proud LGBT+ professionals, and their allies, within the meetings and hospitality industries.
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Ohio Life Sciences
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United States
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Industry Associations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Meetings and Events Planner
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Jan 2018 - Nov 2021
BioOhio connects and serves Ohio’s bioscience community to drive success in improving global quality of life BioOhio connects and serves Ohio’s bioscience community to drive success in improving global quality of life
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Scott's Sugar Shack
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Columbus, Ohio Area
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Cake Artist/Owner
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May 2013 - May 2021
Specializing in the elaborate or ornate, my cakes are prices of art...that you can eat! 3-D sculpted and figure modeling are my specialities and love a creative challenge. Specializing in the elaborate or ornate, my cakes are prices of art...that you can eat! 3-D sculpted and figure modeling are my specialities and love a creative challenge.
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Capital University
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United States
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Higher Education
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500 - 600 Employee
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Director Of Catering
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Feb 2017 - Dec 2017
Capital is a wonderful institution of learning and community building. Capital is a wonderful institution of learning and community building.
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Greater Columbus Convention Center/ASM Global
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United States
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Hospitality
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1 - 100 Employee
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Interim Director of Catering
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Mar 2016 - Nov 2016
Providing new and exciting experiences by aiding meeting planners, non profit organizations, business executives, sports teams, conference & convention attendees and everything in between, with fresh innovative ways to experience events at The Greater Columbus Convention Center. Providing new and exciting experiences by aiding meeting planners, non profit organizations, business executives, sports teams, conference & convention attendees and everything in between, with fresh innovative ways to experience events at The Greater Columbus Convention Center.
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BRAVO BRIO Restaurant Group
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United States
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Restaurants
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400 - 500 Employee
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Senior Server & Corporate Trainer
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Dec 2013 - Mar 2016
Server and Corporate Trainer for high volume sales restaurant in most popular destination in Columbus Server and Corporate Trainer for high volume sales restaurant in most popular destination in Columbus
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Maria Maria Restaurant by Carlos Santana
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San Diego, California
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Director of Sales and Catering
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2011 - 2013
Created entire department of Catering for for the entire San Diego region. Event planning and Event Management. Increased Sales Revenues both in Catering: on premise and off premise, but also individual store’s daily sales. Created new lifelong relationships by creating partnerships and sponsorships within the community. Oversaw employee development, education, and overall employee satisfaction within our talented Maria Maria family Created entire department of Catering for for the entire San Diego region. Event planning and Event Management. Increased Sales Revenues both in Catering: on premise and off premise, but also individual store’s daily sales. Created new lifelong relationships by creating partnerships and sponsorships within the community. Oversaw employee development, education, and overall employee satisfaction within our talented Maria Maria family
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Porto Vista Hotel
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United States
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Hospitality
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director of Events
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Feb 2010 - Feb 2011
Generated 75% of total sales in both Corporate and SMERF for on-premise catering, Gave life to a ground breaking EBAY “Own a Hotel for a Day” NYE promotion featured in both local and national press Increased community profile through sponsorship of events such as the “MCCSN National Event Planners Familiarization Tour of San Diego,” Wooftop Yappy Hour, and 2010 Pride Sponsorship as a Preferred Hotel and Official Pride Event Host Venue Redesigned sales strategies and techniques for entire department Maintained database of over 12,000 client names, confidential corporate information and event details specific to each client.
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Creative Cuisine Catering
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United States
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Hospitality
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1 - 100 Employee
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Event Consultant
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Aug 2008 - Sep 2009
Fabulous Event Design, Planning, and Catering Company! Fabulous Event Design, Planning, and Catering Company!
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Bosc + Brie (Mass Appeal Dining Services)
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Columbus, Ohio
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Director of Sales and Catering
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Mar 2005 - Aug 2008
(Formerly Mass Appeal Dining) Director of Sales and Catering Exclusive food service providers at the Pontifical College Josephinum. Through creating relationships with vendors and venues, I lead a small catering business to one of Columbus' best, highly sought after and award winning leaders in the catering industry. http://www.boscandbrie.com/s/B (Formerly Mass Appeal Dining) Director of Sales and Catering Exclusive food service providers at the Pontifical College Josephinum. Through creating relationships with vendors and venues, I lead a small catering business to one of Columbus' best, highly sought after and award winning leaders in the catering industry. http://www.boscandbrie.com/s/B
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Assistant Food and Beverage Director
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2004 - 2005
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Embassy Suites
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United States
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Hospitality
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700 & Above Employee
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Assistant Food and Beverage Director
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2003 - 2004
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Wexner Estates
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New Albany, Ohio
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Butler
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2002 - 2004
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BRAVO BRIO Restaurant Group
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United States
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Restaurants
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400 - 500 Employee
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National Corp Trainer
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2001 - 2003
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Education
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Franklin University
Bachelor of Science - BS, Human Resources -
The Ohio State University
Bachelor's of Fine Arts, Vocal Performance -
Columbus Academy
Diploma, General Studies