Maria Covell
Founder & CEO at Capital City Events- Claim this Profile
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Experience
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Capital City Events
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United States
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Events Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Founder & CEO
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1997 - Present
Owner operated since 1997, Capital City Events specializes in delivering unique, custom-designed special events and destination management services executed flawlessly, utilizing state-of-the-art technologies, resources and strategies that blend innovation, value and quality delivered on time and within budget. Woman owned and ranked by the Washington Business Journal as a top DMC in Washington and as a Best Places to Work, Capital City Events is excited to share our passion for what we do with you! Our services include meeting planning, virtual meetings, special events, excursions & tours, teambuilding & community service, transportation & meet and greet, entertainment & celebrity appearances, themed events & décor, and hospitality & registration desk staffing. We welcome the opportunity to share the Capital City Events experience with you and your guests! Show less
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Farewell Partners
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United States
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Events Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Founder & CEO
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Aug 2020 - Present
Farewell Partners, a subsidiary of Capital City Events, offers virtual solutions for families and friends to gather their community to honor and mourn the loss of loved ones. With COVID-19, travel bans, and health warnings, people are not able to come together in the traditional ways. Farewell Partners provides family and friends the opportunity to celebrate a loved one by gathering virtually. Everyone, near and far, is able to come together in real-time to share stories and photos, comfort one another, and pay their respects—much like a memorial or wake. Our services include Virtual Tributes, Live Streaming, Family Support Portal, and Celebration of Life Events. www.FarewellPartners.com Show less
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Hecht's Department Stores
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Retail
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1 - 100 Employee
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Fashion Merchandising/Special Events Manager
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Jan 1993 - Jun 1996
Produced fashion shows and special events for all merchandise departments in the Mid-Atlantic region. Managed and executed all store openings including consecutive days of fashion shows, informal modeling, personal appearances and community outreach events. Produced celebrity appearances including Claudia Schiffer, Paula Deen, Martin Chan and Colin Cowie
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Advertising Coordinator
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Sep 1990 - Jan 1993
Developed and coordinated all aspects of print advertising to support store wide promotions.
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Education
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Loyola University Maryland
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Communications