Testimonials &
Clients Information

What Our Clients Say About Us

Testimonials from clients and vendors.

With only a few weeks of planning, SMS pulled together a full-day, hybrid conference. SMS made us feel like we were their only client, always there to respond to requests, ever-evolving plans, and troubleshooting issues, including 11th-hour program changes. We received numerous positive comments about the event, which reflected well on us in front of our donor.

~ Vonda Wolcott

Senior Program Manager, Institute for War and Peace Reporting

You are truly one of the best negotiators I have ever encountered. You rightly work with your association’s best interest in mind, while respecting the needs of your suppliers–delicate balance! Your professional skills as a meeting planner and your personal demeanor will afford you many opportunities.

~ Kathie Canning

Deputy General Manager, Orange County Convention Center, Orlando

Numerous times I personally witnessed your going through great lengths to make members feel special. Moving forward, I hope to maintain that attitude you inspired.

~ Anthea Francis

Director, ASHP, American Society of Health-System Pharmacists
I’ve worked with Tana Stellato for more than 11 years and have found her to be a true professional in every sense of the word. She is a pillar in the meetings industry and has the utmost respect amongst her peers.

~ Brad French

Sr. Account Manager, PSAV Presentation Services
Everyone wants to work with you.
You are adored by all; suppliers, staff, vendors, everyone… That comes across loud and clear.

~ Barbara Kenney

Regional Sales Director (Retired), Anaheim/Orange County Visitors & Convention Bureau

Project List:

National Coffee Association: Contract Specialist, Convention Management, Sponsor and Exhibitor Sales

2022 – Present

2023 Annual Convention, Tampa, FL
2024 Annual Convention, Nashville, TN
2025 Annual Convention, Houston, TX (Contracting)
2026 Annual Convention, Tampa, FL (Contracting)

Hair Cuttery Family of Brands: Contract Specialist, Meeting Management, Sponsor Sales

2020 – Present

2021 WOW Event, Fort Lauderdale, FL
2023 B.E.S.T. Celebration, Hollywood, FL

Digital Advertising Alliance: Contract Specialist

2015 – Present

2016 DAA Summit, Marina Del Ray, CA
2017 DAA Summit, Lansdowne Resort, Leesburg, VA
2018 DAA Summit, Napa, CA
2019 DAA Summit, Washington, DC
2020 DAA Summit, Contract Re-negotiation
2022 DAA Summit, Marina Del Ray, CA
2023 DAA Summit, Chicago, IL
2024 DAA Summit, New York, NY

Institute for War and Peace Reporting/ Global Engagement Center: Contract Specialist, Logistics Management

June 2022

2022 Capstone Event, Washington D.C.

Network Advertising Initiative – 2016 to present. Contract Specialist, Logistics Lead

2016 – 2023

2017 Summit, New York, NY
2018 Summit, Miami, FL
2019 Summit, Chicago, IL
2020 Summit (Contract Re-negotiation)
2022 Summit, Brooklyn, NY
2023 Summit, Seattle, WA

Anxiety and Depression Association of America: Contract Specialist, Logistics Management, Sponsor and Exhibitor Sales

2018 – 2024

2019 ADAA Annual Conference, Chicago, IL
2020 ADAA Annual Conference (Contract Re-negotiation)
2021 ADAA Annual Conference (Contract Re-negotiation), Virtual
2021 ADAA Annual Conference, Virtual
2022 ADAA Annual Conference, Denver, CO
2023 ADAA Annual Conference, Washington, DC (Contract Negotiation)
2024 ADAA Annual Conference, Boston, MA (Contract Re-negotiation)

American College of Nurse-Midwives: Contract Specialist, Logistics Management, Sponsor and Exhibitor Sales

2011 – 2024

2012 Annual Meeting, Long Beach, CA
2013 Annual Meeting, Nashville, TN
2013 Midwifery Works! Tampa, FL
2014 Annual Meeting, Denver, CO
2014 Midwifery Works! Chicago, IL
2014 Industry Partners Program
2015 Annual Meeting, National Harbor, MD
2015 Midwifery Works! Phoenix, AZ
2015 Industry Partners Program
2016 Annual Meeting, Albuquerque, NM
2016 Midwifery Works! Myrtle Beach, SC
2017 Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL
2017 Midwifery Works! Portland, OR
2018 Annual Meeting, Savannah, GA
2018 Midwifery Works! Fort Lauderdale, FL
2019 Annual Meeting, National Harbor, MD
2019 Midwifery Works! Phoenix, AZ
2020 Annual Meeting, Contract Re-negotiation
2020 Annual Meeting, Virtual
2021 Annual Meeting, Virtual
2022 Contracting, Chicago, IL (Contracting)
2023 Contracting, Orlando, FL (Contracting)
2024 Contracting, Long Beach, CA (Contracting)

Community Financial Services Association: Project Management

2017 – 2021

2017 CFSA Annual Conference & Expo, Palm Springs, CA
2018 CFSA Annual Conference & Expo, Miami, FL
2019 CFSA Annual Conference & Expo, Miami, FL
2020 CFSA Annual Conference & Expo, San Antonio, TX
2021 CFSA Annual Conference & Expo, Bermuda, Contract Re-negotiation

Data & Marketing Association: Contract Specialist, Logistics Lead, Awards Production, Project Lead

2011 – 2019

DMA Contract Negotiation and Risk Management
2014 International ECHO Awards, San Diego, CA
2015 International ECHO Awards, Boston, MA
2016 International ECHO Awards, Los Angeles, CA
2016 Washington Nonprofit Conference
2016 Email Evolution Conference
2016 New York Nonprofit Conference
2016 & THEN (DMA’s Annual Event), Los Angeles, CA
2017 & THEN (DMA’s Annual Event), New Orleans, LA
2017 International ECHO Awards, New Orleans, LA
2017 Washington Nonprofit Conference
2017 Chicago Nonprofit Conference
2017 Email Evolution Conference
2018 International ECHO Awards, Las Vegas, NV
2018 Washington Nonprofit Conference
2018 Email Evolution Conference
2018 Chicago Nonprofit Conference
2018 &THEN (DMA’s Annual Event), Las Vegas, NV
2019 International ECHO Awards Judging, New York, NY

Marketing EDGE: Contract Specialist, Awards Production

2014 – 2019

2014 Marketing EDGE Awards, San Diego, CA
Sourcing awards sites and room blocks

United Advanced Practice Registered Nurses

2019 Annual Conference, Atlanta, GA

California Association of Community Managers – 2015. Contract Specialist

American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science, Meeting Management

April 2012 – August 2012

80th Annual Meeting, Los Angeles, CA

Online Lenders Alliance, General Session Production

April – May 2011

2011 Spring Summit

Testimonials & Clients Information