Outside Consultants
Judie Fenton Judie has more than twenty years experience creating marketing, business development and political campaign strategies. Judie's creativity and management style has enabled her to guide her clients through all aspects of fundraising and development of their respective projects. Judie's civic involvement and experience in consensus planning and community relations has earned her notable recognition. Judie was appointed to the Traffic and Parking Commission by the Beverly Hills City Council, serving two four year terms, twice serving as the Chairperson of the Commission. Judie has received numerous City commendations and proclamations. She currently serves on the Board of Directors of the Beverly Hills Cultural Foundation and has also been appointed by the City Council as a member of the Beverly Hills General Plan Topic Committees. Judie serves as a Board Member of the Beverly Hills Chamber of Commerce and is a member of the Beverly Hills Rotary Club.
Beth Hennig Beth moved to Los Angeles in 2001 from Connecticut, where she gained experience in the entertainment industry as Marketing Director for an entertainment management firm. She then shifted to the radio industry where she further honed her skills in marketing, sales and event planning. Since joining FTA, Beth has been heavily involved as the staff coordinator of The Henry Mancini Institute's annual gala and season finale each August, The Latin Recording Academy's "Person of the Year" Tribute Dinner, MusiCares' "Person of the Year" Tribute Dinner, The Will Rogers Motion Picture Pioneers Foundation Dinner, Community Relations for the Santa Monica Fire Fighters and the Beverly Hills Firemen's and Police Officers Association annual fundraisers.
Stephanie Gardner Stephanie's specialty for FTA since 1993 is the acquisitions of auction items extraordinaire, focusing on international and domestic travel destinations, designer and high-end retail products. Stephanie has the incredible ability to research and obtain the most sought-after travel packages, and hottest new merchandise.
Inggrit Hijadat Inggrit specializes in project dιcor development, which encompasses the schematics, structure and presentation of silent auctions. Inggrit's personal touch has designed and managed FTA silent auctions since 1993.
Ellen Klinenberg Ellen specializes in computer services, database management and overall auction coordination. Ellen has managed the computer end of FTA silent auctions since 1995, striving to perfect the art of the "uncomplicated auction".
Linda Roberts Since 1998, Linda has specialized in solicitation of Underwriter funding and corporate contributions. Linda also works closely with non-profit organizations. Linda has been in the volunteer sector of Beverly Hills for over thirty years. She has served in various capacities throughout the Beverly Hills School District, i.e. PTA Council President, and as an advisor in various school bond issues. She is a former Chairperson of the Beverly Hills City Solicitations Commission, an appointment made by the Beverly Hills City Council. Her knowledge and experience in "gift giving opportunities" gives her the expertise needed to assist Boards in the areas of creative financial guidance.
Marsha Krieger Marsha joined FTA in 2004 working with the Recording Academy for their MusiCares "Person of the Year Dinner", acquiring items for their renowned silent auction. Since that time, Marsha has been involved in many other FTA events, such as the Beverly Hills Police "Black and White Ball", the Beverly Hills Firemen's "Backdraft Ball", the Henry Mancini Institute's "Mancini Musicale" and the 2005 MusiCares "Person of the Year Dinner". Marsha's expertise includes community outreach and client relations. Her previous work experience consists of working with a prominent accounting firm in Sherman Oaks, handling client relations and planning firm functions. Marsha also has worked in property management, handling office buildings, shopping centers and apartment complexes.
Outside Consultants FTA supplements it's staffing on an "as needed" basis depending on the scope of a specific event. Experienced and knowledgeable professionals are brought on board to ensure that each event is sufficiently staffed in every phase and that attention to detail is not lost.
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