Dion Magee Location: New York, NY Website: www.dionmagee.com

Biography:
Dion Magee, hailed as an artistic visionary whose combined skill, creative talent and outstanding ability have made him a pioneer in the social events & corporate events arena. Mr. Magee is the country s event and wedding lifestyle expert.

At Dion Magee Events & Weddings, Magee manages full scale weddings and social events, consolidated meetings and events program, serves as corporate event/travel director, manages strategic projects, providing hotel contract/guest room management, and maintaining quality industry event & hospitality standards for all programs.

As a sought after speaker & lifestyle coach, Magee loves to assist couples and clients in achieving their dream events and weddings. With over 14 years of experience and 1,000+ weddings and events, Magee is truly a pioneer in his field. His journey and story is interesting, motivational and entertaining. He believes in teaching others the business of weddings and events to help raise the level of excellence.

Dion s speaking and coaching credits include large conventions and associations such as: Wedding Expo, Special Events, Event Solutions, Philadelphia Convention Business, keynote address at CITE USA, Women s Expo, Generations X, and YMCA.

Magee is Executive President and founder of Black Bride and Groom , trendy and chic magazine dedicated to elevating and showcasing the African American wedding experience. Black Bride and Groom is the #1 resource for the African American bride and groom. With over 10,000 subscribers, Magee shares his tale of inspiration and dedication.

In his past role as Program Manager for Corporate Meeting Management & Sr. Manager of Corporate Programs & Events for Verizon Communications, Dion has created a name for himself by transforming mundane corporate events and conference programs into breathtaking main attractions. As a Sr. Manager, Magee designed and implemented one of the country s largest and award winning professional and recognition/incentive programs for the leading global telecommunications and electronic retail sales company worldwide.

Recently named Young and Inspiring Event Professional in Industry, by Special Events Magazine, Dion planned, executed and managed strategic meetings, large scale galas, international conferences, national events, trade shows and incentive programs, CEO and senior leadership, trustee s board, its employees, lines of business and signature programs across the Verizon enterprise. In addition, Magee planned several specialty events such as city wide conventions, trade shows, sporting events, retreats and nonprofit dinners/galas. He has worked with some of the country s top designers, event partners, engineers and entertainers in the business while managing the entire creative process from conception through completion.

In 2007, Magee had the opportunity to serve Regional Director for HelmsBriscoe. This opportunity allowed Magee to develop long lasting relationships with leading hotels, resorts and venues worldwide. With his skilled techniques, he designed strategies and integrated conference/meeting and production management, enhanced internal & public image and reputation, and improved employee/member participation and performance.

Dion was voted Corporate Planner of the Year by Event Solutions Magazine and Wedding Designer of the Year by Wedding Guild. He s a contributing writer for Events Solutions Magazine, which reaches a readership of 27,600, and teaches at event industry conventions and to students at Temple University. His work and expertise is featured in magazines and media books such as: In tents Magazine, The Knot, Wedding Channel, NJ Premiere Brides, Special Events, Atlanta Tribune, BizBash NY, Real Weddings and Brides Inc. He currently holds certifications as: Event Management Professional and Certified Wedding Consultant.

Availability:
Available as a speaker, show host, facilitator or coach. Past topics were:

"Celebrity Wedding Review & Commentary"
"Motivating Through a Special Event"
"State of the Wedding"
"Coaching Couples to Use Events and Weddings to Improve Quality of Life"
"Planning a Wedding on a Shoe String Budget"
"Safeguarding Your Event and Wedding from Thieves"