What can JDE do for you?

My background includes over 20 years of hospitality service with a blend of travel directing, meeting planning, and customer-oriented positions in sales. I strive to ensure the client’s creative ideas and business goals are met for each conference and event. 

Jocelyn Els has been an invaluable member of our team at Meeting Excellence, Inc. for the past 8 years I am pleased to highly recommend Jocelyn based on her exceptional meeting planning skills.
During her time at Meeting Excellence, Inc., Jocelyn consistently demonstrated a remarkable ability to plan, coordinate, and execute successful meetings and events. Her meticulous attention to detail, coupled with her strong organizational skills, ensured that every aspect of the events she managed was well-prepared and executed flawlessly.

One of Jocelyn’s standout qualities is their aptitude for communication and collaboration. She worked seamlessly with various stakeholders, both internal and external, to align objectives, gather requirements, and maintain open lines of communication throughout the planning process. This skill significantly contributed to the success of the events they managed.
Furthermore, Jocelyn has a keen eye for problem-solving and a proactive approach to anticipating challenges. She is quick to address any potential issues that might arise during the planning phase and are adept at finding effective solutions, ensuring that events run seamlessly.

In summary, Jocelyn possesses exceptional meeting planning skills that have consistently delivered outstanding results. I have no doubt that she will continue to excel in her future endeavors.
Please feel free to contact me if you require any further information or insights regarding Jocelyn’s performance.

— Ben Carrick
CEO,
Meeting Excellence, Inc.

Janney Montgomery Scott (since 2019) and FIG Partners LLC (since 2007) has had the pleasure of working with Jocelyn for multiple annual investor conference events. We have thoroughly enjoyed Jocelyn’s efforts from start-to-finish to plan and execute the entire conference from hotel site locations, hotel contracts, to food and wine selection, signage, set-up, and client interactions.

Jocelyn and her team are first class and we could not have conducted our investor events for over 16 years without her. There is a wonderful network of professionals that her team assembles onsite who take enormous pride in their work and putting the client at the center. Her awesome attitude extends to our clients as a first-rate problem solver and motivator to constantly improve the experience.

Companies like ours have internal teams who plan conferences and other client events. Jocelyn does an excellent job managing relationships here too. Our ongoing experience is that she adapts very well to any and all situations. I highly recommend Jocelyn and her team, it has been an honor to work with her and expand our investor events at Janney. Please contact me anytime for further background.

— Christopher Marinac
Director of Research
Janney Montgomery Scott LLC

Working with Jocelyn Desmond Els is a sheer delight in so many ways. In the way that it is so refreshing to work with an individual as capable, passionate and highly skilled as Jocelyn. I always feel very inspired after brainstorming sessions as well as confident that I have a great strategic partner. Jocelyn has the ability to anticipate shifts in the market landscape that allows her to be both proactive yet innovative with ideas. Jocelyn always exceeds my expectations, works at a highly productive and independent manner, and has the skill level to elevate and enhance any situation for a positive outcome for all parties. I give Jocelyn the highest and most sincere recommendation

— Mary M. Enea, MSM
Sr. Director National Accounts & Reimbursement, Oncology,
MENARINI Group

Thank you Jocelyn for your continued support and flexibility throughout the planning process for Emota. I appreciate that you were always willing to pitch in and help the stakeholder. I appreciate you and all you’ve done!

— Sarah Adams, CMP
Project Director, Emota

Jocelyn’s exceptional performance and dedication to her role made a significant impact on the success of the Special Interest Activity (SIAs) Events at Discover 2023. From the moment she joined our team, she demonstrated a remarkable ability to handle all the events with our clients with ease and efficiency. Her keen attention to detail and organizational skills were evident as she flawlessly coordinated multiple meetings and off property meals and activities. Looking forward to working with Jocelyn again in the future.

— Debbie Long, DES
Senior Program Manager, HPE Executive Events
i4D Event Services