TestimonialsTestimonials

Jodi B. KatzmanJodi B. Katzman

Events Management & Production ProEvents Management & Production Pro

TestimonialsTestimonials““Your tenacity and ability to pull rabbits out of hats is legendary! Your tenacity and ability to pull rabbits out of hats is legendary!

I’ve never met anyone who can do what you do. Your I’ve never met anyone who can do what you do. Your impeccable professionalism has garnered the likes of Bill Cosby, impeccable professionalism has garnered the likes of Bill Cosby, Ellen DeGeneres, Sheryl Crow, Tony Bennett, Katie Couric, Holly Ellen DeGeneres, Sheryl Crow, Tony Bennett, Katie Couric, Holly Hunter, Marlee Matlin, Goldie Hawn, LL Cool J, Sam Waterston, Hunter, Marlee Matlin, Goldie Hawn, LL Cool J, Sam Waterston,

Geena Davis, Marcia Gay Harden, Gregory Hines and many Geena Davis, Marcia Gay Harden, Gregory Hines and many others. You’ve raised the bar so high. I know of no one else like others. You’ve raised the bar so high. I know of no one else like you…you’re one of a kind…worth your weightyou…you’re one of a kind…worth your weight in gold…the gift in gold…the gift that keeps on givingthat keeps on giving. . There’s no one I trust more, frankly, than There’s no one I trust more, frankly, than you when it comes you when it comes toto talent. You’re so good, you don’t even talent. You’re so good, you don’t even

know how to be less than marvelous at what you do.know how to be less than marvelous at what you do. Your Your commitment…unmatchable…truly irreplaceable on this one.”commitment…unmatchable…truly irreplaceable on this one.”

Donna RosemanDonna Roseman

Awards Program Producer Awards Program Producer

Women’s Sports FoundationWomen’s Sports Foundation

TestimonialsTestimonials““The evening you produced is by all accounts the top black-tie The evening you produced is by all accounts the top black-tie

fundraiser in the country. No question. It‘s filled with quality fundraiser in the country. No question. It‘s filled with quality production, timing, flow, people and a sheer delight for those production, timing, flow, people and a sheer delight for those

who come for the first time to long-time veterans. I who come for the first time to long-time veterans. I congratulate you. You know what you are doing and you congratulate you. You know what you are doing and you

work, even under pressure, with time for a smile.”work, even under pressure, with time for a smile.”

Diana NyadDiana Nyad

World Champion Distance Swimmer & JournalistWorld Champion Distance Swimmer & Journalist

TestimonialsTestimonials““Jodi was employed by the Women’s Sports Foundation for over Jodi was employed by the Women’s Sports Foundation for over ten years to perform talent executive services in relation to the ten years to perform talent executive services in relation to the Foundation’s Annual Salute to Women in Sports. Always on top Foundation’s Annual Salute to Women in Sports. Always on top

of her game, she pitched talent, athletes and sports personalities of her game, she pitched talent, athletes and sports personalities for the award dinner with full heart and soul and initiated for the award dinner with full heart and soul and initiated

relationships with celebrities who became long-term donors and relationships with celebrities who became long-term donors and supporters. Jodi’s work contributed to the financial and supporters. Jodi’s work contributed to the financial and

emotional success of these events. In sports lingo, she scored. emotional success of these events. In sports lingo, she scored. Again and again, she hits a home run.”Again and again, she hits a home run.”

Donna A. LopianoDonna A. Lopiano

Former Chief Executive OfficerFormer Chief Executive Officer

Women’s Sports FoundationWomen’s Sports Foundation

President, Sports Management ResourcesPresident, Sports Management Resources

TestimonialsTestimonials““By all accounts the dinner was a wonderful success due in part By all accounts the dinner was a wonderful success due in part

to your tremendous efforts. I was so thrilled to see Katie Couric to your tremendous efforts. I was so thrilled to see Katie Couric on the Today Show the next morning talk about how on the Today Show the next morning talk about how

inspirational the evening was for her and her daughter.”inspirational the evening was for her and her daughter.”

Colleen Horan Colleen Horan Director of Special ProjectsDirector of Special ProjectsWomen’s Sports FoundationWomen’s Sports Foundation

TestimonialsTestimonials““As I said on the phone and in person, Marlee Matlin and I have As I said on the phone and in person, Marlee Matlin and I have

never encountered such a professional group of people, with never encountered such a professional group of people, with you at the top of the heap. You made sure every detail was you at the top of the heap. You made sure every detail was

taken care of, even before crises arose! Now that’s good taken care of, even before crises arose! Now that’s good planning. The whole evening moved very smoothly and in planning. The whole evening moved very smoothly and in large part, that was thanks to you. We really appreciated large part, that was thanks to you. We really appreciated

everything that you did.”everything that you did.”

Jack JasonJack JasonProducerProducer

Solo One ProductionsSolo One Productions

TestimonialsTestimonials““You don’t have to follow up when working with Jodi because You don’t have to follow up when working with Jodi because

everything is organized and every detail covered. Working everything is organized and every detail covered. Working with celebrities, sports personalities and athletes is second with celebrities, sports personalities and athletes is second

nature to her. With Jodi, you know that you are in good nature to her. With Jodi, you know that you are in good hands. Jodi has a nice combination of patience and flexibility, hands. Jodi has a nice combination of patience and flexibility,

which makes her easy to work with. She is sharp, savvy, fast which makes her easy to work with. She is sharp, savvy, fast and diligent.”and diligent.”

Mary CarilloMary CarilloSportscasterSportscaster

TestimonialsTestimonials“Jodi stepped up to lead the exciting and inspiring Cessna Airlift Welcome Center. Every 3-4 minutes, athletes arrived in private Cessna aircraft to the Trenton Mercer Airport. The plan was to welcome them with a huge fanfare, organize them into their delegation groups, and send them on the proper buses to their Olympic Villages. Over 900 delegates arrived by way of the Airlift. The results exceeded our plans, thanks to Jodi.”

Christina BaldiniDirector of Special Events

2014 Special Olympics USA Games

TestimonialsTestimonials““The lights are up in front of the golden curtain and it’s time for The lights are up in front of the golden curtain and it’s time for

you to take a deep bow. Congratulations for creating one of you to take a deep bow. Congratulations for creating one of the best events that the TV Academy has had since I can the best events that the TV Academy has had since I can

remember.”remember.”

Clem D’Alessio Clem D’Alessio Governor Governor

National Academy of Television Arts & SciencesNational Academy of Television Arts & Sciences

TestimonialsTestimonials““Whether planning an intimate holiday celebration or managing Whether planning an intimate holiday celebration or managing

a 200-person team executing a Representative Convention a 200-person team executing a Representative Convention for 10,000, Jodi handled each event smoothly and for 10,000, Jodi handled each event smoothly and

professionally with everyone completely satisfied. She always professionally with everyone completely satisfied. She always delivered unmatched satisfaction and outstanding results.”delivered unmatched satisfaction and outstanding results.”

Adeline Giammarino Adeline Giammarino

Director, Global Direct SellingDirector, Global Direct Selling

Avon Products, Inc.Avon Products, Inc.

TestimonialsTestimonials““Thank you for the outstanding support you provided for our Thank you for the outstanding support you provided for our

management recognition dinner. The event was a huge management recognition dinner. The event was a huge success, but in your capable hands I wouldn’t have expected success, but in your capable hands I wouldn’t have expected

anything less…consistently delivering flawless execution, anything less…consistently delivering flawless execution, always there as a partner when we need you. You’ve been a always there as a partner when we need you. You’ve been a terrific partner to my department for this and so many other terrific partner to my department for this and so many other

projects, I’ve lost count.”projects, I’ve lost count.”

Nancy GlaserNancy Glaser

Senior Vice President, CommunicationsSenior Vice President, Communications

Avon Products, Inc.Avon Products, Inc.

TestimonialsTestimonials““You are definitely the “best of the best,” and I am not only You are definitely the “best of the best,” and I am not only

grateful for all your hard work and dedication but I am grateful for all your hard work and dedication but I am humbled by your tireless commitment to excellence. Your humbled by your tireless commitment to excellence. Your

energy, caring and talent certainly made all the difference in energy, caring and talent certainly made all the difference in the outcome of this extraordinary series of events. Thank you the outcome of this extraordinary series of events. Thank you for sharing so much of yourself to make it happen at every for sharing so much of yourself to make it happen at every

single level.”single level.”

Jean FordJean Ford Vice President, Events & MotivationVice President, Events & Motivation

Avon Products, Inc.Avon Products, Inc.

TestimonialsTestimonials"While Jodi was a member of our Events and Motivation Team, "While Jodi was a member of our Events and Motivation Team,

her willingness to go to extra lengths for our Representatives and her willingness to go to extra lengths for our Representatives and Managers exemplified the dedication that we looked for in all of Managers exemplified the dedication that we looked for in all of our associates. Whether hunting for lost luggage in the middle of our associates. Whether hunting for lost luggage in the middle of the night in a far away locale or taking on the ‘creative role’ in the night in a far away locale or taking on the ‘creative role’ in

our interdepartmental events, Jodi was able to do the right thing our interdepartmental events, Jodi was able to do the right thing when nobody was looking. In a company where our when nobody was looking. In a company where our

Representatives are the lifeblood of the business, it was always Representatives are the lifeblood of the business, it was always refreshing to have people such as Jodi that put others ahead of refreshing to have people such as Jodi that put others ahead of

herself.“herself.“

John TunnacliffeJohn Tunnacliffe

Vice President, US Sales Support and AdministrationVice President, US Sales Support and Administration

Avon Products, Inc. Avon Products, Inc. 

TestimonialsTestimonials““Jodi did an outstanding job managing the Mattel Event Jodi did an outstanding job managing the Mattel Event

incentive pay off. She was efficient, aggressively keeping an eye incentive pay off. She was efficient, aggressively keeping an eye on every aspect of the program (including financial, on every aspect of the program (including financial,

negotiations, logistics, etc.) and appeared to manage it negotiations, logistics, etc.) and appeared to manage it flawlessly. After only two weeks in the position, she took over a flawlessly. After only two weeks in the position, she took over a

dormant consumer program, exceeded our goals by 25%, saved dormant consumer program, exceeded our goals by 25%, saved $40K and strengthened the company’s interdepartmental $40K and strengthened the company’s interdepartmental relationships! I’m sure it would not have been as successful relationships! I’m sure it would not have been as successful

without her participation.”without her participation.”

Joyce Mullins-JacksonJoyce Mullins-Jackson

Marketing DirectorMarketing Director

Avon Products, Inc.Avon Products, Inc.

TestimonialsTestimonials““Being a company built on creativity and innovation, we Being a company built on creativity and innovation, we

recognize Jodi’s expertise in these areas. Her unique yet cost recognize Jodi’s expertise in these areas. Her unique yet cost effective tie-ins added an atmosphere of memory making to effective tie-ins added an atmosphere of memory making to the Avon charter cruise. We have worked with many meeting the Avon charter cruise. We have worked with many meeting

planners over the years and we truly feel that Jodi is one of planners over the years and we truly feel that Jodi is one of the best. Her tremendous dedication, understanding and the best. Her tremendous dedication, understanding and

detailed communication enabled us to anticipate your needs detailed communication enabled us to anticipate your needs and bring you the desired results.”and bring you the desired results.”

Stephen P. MiloStephen P. Milo

Senior Sales ManagerSenior Sales Manager

Walt Disney Parks and ResortsWalt Disney Parks and Resorts

TestimonialsTestimonials““I can’t remember when I last picked up a pen to write this kind I can’t remember when I last picked up a pen to write this kind

of letter on the Miss America show but I assure you it was a of letter on the Miss America show but I assure you it was a long, long time ago. Jodi, you were flawless! It was a difficult long, long time ago. Jodi, you were flawless! It was a difficult show (and personalities) but you always smiled and went on show (and personalities) but you always smiled and went on

to take on the herculean task with never a whimper of to take on the herculean task with never a whimper of complaint. Marvelous attitude and a joy to work with, I am complaint. Marvelous attitude and a joy to work with, I am

literally tongue-tied in my praise of you.”literally tongue-tied in my praise of you.”

John KoushourisJohn Koushouris

Executive ProducerExecutive Producer

Miss America PageantMiss America Pageant

TestimonialsTestimonials““Jodi Katzman was an integral part of our top corporate sponsor Jodi Katzman was an integral part of our top corporate sponsor

Hospitality team for the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games. As Hospitality team for the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games. As Olympics Program Manager, Jodi was a wonderful partner in Olympics Program Manager, Jodi was a wonderful partner in

what proved to be a multi-layered process with ever-changing what proved to be a multi-layered process with ever-changing program demands and deadlines. A consummate professional program demands and deadlines. A consummate professional of the highest caliber, Jodi represents that rare combination of of the highest caliber, Jodi represents that rare combination of

leadership, motivational skills, creativity, integrity, passion, leadership, motivational skills, creativity, integrity, passion, positive energy, a “can do” attitude and humor. She has been positive energy, a “can do” attitude and humor. She has been

an outstanding asset to our organization and its Olympics an outstanding asset to our organization and its Olympics team.” team.” 

Jeanne E. WeintraubJeanne E. Weintraub

Director, Corporate EventsDirector, Corporate Events

Major Multinational Consumer Health Company Major Multinational Consumer Health Company

TestimonialsTestimonials““I was Events Manager for NYC’s bid to host the 2012 Summer I was Events Manager for NYC’s bid to host the 2012 Summer

Olympic Games and Jodi was hired as Site Manager to manage Olympic Games and Jodi was hired as Site Manager to manage all on-site operations, production and logistics for the 2003 World all on-site operations, production and logistics for the 2003 World

Championships of Outdoor Target Archery. The event was Championships of Outdoor Target Archery. The event was complex, featuring many hundreds of world class athletes from complex, featuring many hundreds of world class athletes from

over 80 countries competing in 2 venues over 6 days. Jodi was a over 80 countries competing in 2 venues over 6 days. Jodi was a very effective manager, very effective manager, also taking on that role at the 2also taking on that role at the 2ndnd venue venue

with no advance notice, and was with no advance notice, and was a critical part of the team a critical part of the team making sure the event ran smoothly. The events ranked as the making sure the event ran smoothly. The events ranked as the

most successful competitions in the sport’s history.” most successful competitions in the sport’s history.”

Dan ChuDan Chu

Events ManagerEvents Manager

NYC 2012 Olympic BidNYC 2012 Olympic Bid

TestimonialsTestimonials

““For the Bob Hope Tribute show at Ellis Island, we had a very short For the Bob Hope Tribute show at Ellis Island, we had a very short prep time with difficult multi-media event components. Jodi prep time with difficult multi-media event components. Jodi

handled details including technical production, logistics, handled details including technical production, logistics, celebrities, security clearances for VIPs, ground transportation, celebrities, security clearances for VIPs, ground transportation,

volunteers, camera crews and the press. She performed her job volunteers, camera crews and the press. She performed her job with detail and authority. She was originally hired to perform with detail and authority. She was originally hired to perform

Production Manager duties, but displayed such control on the Production Manager duties, but displayed such control on the overall production, that we decided to bump her to one of the overall production, that we decided to bump her to one of the producing spots. producing spots. I personally enjoyed her humor and her ability I personally enjoyed her humor and her ability

to handle all aspects of what turned out to be an extremely to handle all aspects of what turned out to be an extremely successful production.”successful production.”

Nancy MaloneNancy Malone

Producer/DirectorProducer/Director

Founding Member of Women in FilmFounding Member of Women in Film

TestimonialsTestimonials““Jodi is a highly skilled and motivated producer, production Jodi is a highly skilled and motivated producer, production stage manager, company manager and event producer. She stage manager, company manager and event producer. She has a complete knowledge of theatre from the front of house has a complete knowledge of theatre from the front of house

to the backstage properties. She can do most of the jobs to the backstage properties. She can do most of the jobs herself and those she can’t, she supervises with focus and herself and those she can’t, she supervises with focus and directness. She handles stress and pressure very well and is directness. She handles stress and pressure very well and is

excellent at troubleshooting, getting to the heart of the excellent at troubleshooting, getting to the heart of the problem and then executing and directing the proper problem and then executing and directing the proper

solutions. When Jodi is at the head of the ship, one does not solutions. When Jodi is at the head of the ship, one does not need to worry about the details. Her ability to co-exist with need to worry about the details. Her ability to co-exist with

peers and staff alike with confidence, intelligence and peers and staff alike with confidence, intelligence and understanding is to be commended.”understanding is to be commended.”

Yvonne Ghareeb Yvonne Ghareeb Professional Stage DirectorProfessional Stage Director

TestimonialsTestimonials““Thank you for your excellent work on the Chase MetroTech Thank you for your excellent work on the Chase MetroTech

Holiday Festivals. Over the past eight years, you have played a Holiday Festivals. Over the past eight years, you have played a big part in developing the Chase Holiday Festival into a big part in developing the Chase Holiday Festival into a

wonderful, environmental theatre and one that becomes richer wonderful, environmental theatre and one that becomes richer every year. every year. You have taken on your role and developed it with You have taken on your role and developed it with

expertise, imagination and generosity of spirit. The wonderful expertise, imagination and generosity of spirit. The wonderful success of this event is a credit to your talent and success of this event is a credit to your talent and

professionalism. Our clients at JPMorgan Chase were extremely professionalism. Our clients at JPMorgan Chase were extremely pleased with the interactive, multi-stage festival for Chase pleased with the interactive, multi-stage festival for Chase

employees and their families, and I am delighted at the spirit employees and their families, and I am delighted at the spirit and professionalism with which all the details of this complex and professionalism with which all the details of this complex

event were performed.”event were performed.”

Karin BaconKarin Bacon

PresidentPresident

Karin Bacon Events, Inc.Karin Bacon Events, Inc.