INTRODUCING……
MS. STEPHANIE A. WATSON
Celebrating 15 years in Business (1996-2011)
Where & How It All Began: All in “Divine Order” by The GRACE of GOD…
The vision of event management and planning officially began in 1988 on the campus of WMU- Western Michigan University where Ms. Watson planned events for the BAS Dept. and participated in several university activities i.e. student recruitment efforts, student ambassadorship and university affairs from her freshman year to graduation. She was most recognized for planning the visiting scholar affairs, youth summer science programs, University VIP collaborations and various student activities while serving in a leadership role during her 4 years at WMU.
The Vision Continues…. { Professionally}
Stephanie A. Watson is the President & Creative Director of DZS Savvy Event Planning & Design & Consulting Company | DZS U.S.A. The Company established in 1996, and most recently Co-Owner of Best Practices Training & Development LLC, Tea Parties With Style, A Diva & A Camera & Rep That Model. Ms. Watson has developed a plethora of affiliate businesses of DZS over the past 15 years in business; inclusive of but not limited to: The Workshop Suite | D3P:: DZS Promo | PR | Publicity + Marketing; an event planner, entrepreneur and business consulting, training, advising, promotions ,marketing and training company, Professional EntrpEreneurs:: Nationwide: a social media networking and business exchange company, The Planner Suite:: Nationwide; a virtual networking and resource sharing spot for planners nationwide, DZS Business Consulting; a company specializing in offering optimal professional business enhancement and advising services, customer service, sales training, virtual administrator services, Destination Weddings, Events & Soirees’ by DZS: a destination wedding, event and soiree planning and design company- The Destination Affiliate of DZS Savvy Event Design Co. and The Shower Chateau: an upscale baby and bridal shower design company for the savvy bride and mom-2-be, DGG; a collaborative group of professional women aimed at embracing, uplifting and enlightening women and DZS Posh! Décor; an all inclusive interior design and decorating company for corporate, private and social affairs, Flowers With Bling; a savvy silk floral bouquet and design boutique. Her other successes include 700 + events professionally planned in her 15+ year tenure with a professional clientele extending into the hundreds.
Ms. Watson received her Bachelor of Arts Degree in Organizational Communications and Journalism from Western Michigan University in 1992; and is currently pursuing her Masters of Science Degree with a concentration in Health Services at Central Michigan University. Additionally, she has completed graduate work in the human resources industry at Marygrove College and has attended educational seminars in Leadership, Social Media Networking, Team Building, Marketing/PR , Business Etiquette & Sales. Ms. Watson has earned certificates as a Certified Destination Wedding Specialist from Love Mexico Weddings, Wedding MBA, FABJOBS and Wedding Solutions collectively. Additionally, Ms. Watson has been certified as “Train The Trainer” in the healthcare industry.
Ms. Watson has over 15 years of progressively successful experience collectively in Private and Corporate sales, marketing, training, community relations and event planning . She is the co-producer, webstylist and principal designer for “Pamper The Bride Bridal Expo”: “A Michigan Based Bridal Show- co sponsored by GetMarried.com, WeddingSolutions.com, Macy’s Wedding Registry, MissNowMrs.com and Premier Bride Magazine”, marketing director and vendor relations director for Romantic Wedding Essence Bridal Show, Regional Sales Director (MI) for WeddingSolutions.com and former Planning Committee Member: American Diabetes Assoc. “Commitment For A Cure” Gala and Publicist, WebStylist, PR and Event Management company for “Mind Talk” ( Talk Show ) featuring Professor Victoria Mayberry, former Relationship Expert For Ebony Magazine and Families Who Support Breast Cancer Survivors. “An Afternoon of PINK Awareness” CANCER Fundraiser, Luncheon & Silent Auction”
She has held active membership in the following organizations: National Association of Professional Women, National Association of Business Women Owners, Society For Marketing Professional Services, Women In Communications, American Marketing Association, MICC- Michigan International Chamber of Commerce, NAPW-National Association of Professional Women, MPI- Meeting Planners International, MWBE- Minority Women Business Enterprise, ASAE- The Center For Association Leadership, International Network of Wedding & Event Designers, Michigan Association of Female Entrepreneurs, Michigan Wedding & Event Professionals, Small Business Association of Michigan, National Association of Female Executives, U.S. Women’s Chamber of Commerce, Coordinator’s Corner, Onyx Women, & Association For Wedding Professionals International
Ms. Watson has been a featured conference presenter at the STYLES in the City Fashion Conference and show host on “The Wedding Information Show”, a featured guest presenter on BLOG Talk Radio Shows: WEA (Women Entrepreneurs of America) “Business As Usual For An Entrepreneur”- based in Indiana & ” Great Minds Think Alike” based in North Carolina both aired Nationwide, “ Konversations With Karen” based in Michigan aired Nationwide and “ The Talk Lately Show” Radio Show based in Maryland aired Nationwide. Additionally, Ms. Watson has commentated and been an MC for: RUNWAY: Fashion Show and Michigan Hair & Trade Show, Pamper The Bride Bridal Expo, featured poet in VOIST Magazine and was a contributing article writer for Koinonia Business Women, Coordinatorscorner.com, Blackbride.com, Bridalspace.com and has been featured in the following publications: The Detroit News, Detroit Free Press, Michigan Chronicle, Michigan Citizen, Illinois Voice, ShelenaDiva.com, FashionZing.com blog, WCHB 1400 Radio Station & Channel 4 WDIV TV.
As a “WebStylist” she has designed professional and stylish websites for: Families Who Support Breast Cancer Survivors, Inc., Halo’s Beauty Experience Salon, Fit For The King, Timeless Entertainment, Pamper The Bride Expo, MT Designs Events, Restless Stylz Events & Michigan Hair & Trade Show.
DZS’s sampling of clientele includes: actress Vivica A. Fox Jolie magazine launch party, The Cleveland Ohio Toast New Years Weekend Party, McKenzie High School 10 Year Reunion, Southfield Chamber of Commerce Taste Fest, Western Michigan University, Fortune 100 Pharmaceutical Companies, Michigan Hospitals, Hospices and Physicians, Non-Profit & Corporate Sectors, Higher Education Institutions, countless other companies, organizations, professionals and clients. Ms. Watson’s upcoming engagements: Speaker at LOVE Mexico in Riviera, Maya and MC/ Presenter at The Queen’s Tea in Southfield, MI.
DZS U.S.A.:: The Company affiliate websites are as follows:
( designed by Ms. Watson )
www.dzseventdesign.com
www.stephanieawatson.com
www.theworkshopsuite.com
www.thesavvywebstylist.com
