Experient News

December 15, 2008

Blette, Ismail and Zabinski join Experient Independent Sales Team

Twinsburg, OH – Experient, the source for integrated meeting and event solutions, announces the addition of three sales representatives to the Experient Sales Network. The Experient Sales Network (ESN) is a team of independent business development specialists known as Experient National Account Managers (ENAMs) located in primary customer markets across North America.

The newest ENAMs to join the Experient Sales Network are Maryellen Blette, Jamie Ismail and Sandy Zabinski.

“The professionals who make up our Experient Sales Network fill such an important niche for our company and our industry,” says Andy Smith, vice president, independent sales network. “Their knowledge, drive and flexibility allow them to work closely with our customers to discover their needs and find the perfect solutions to fit those needs. Maryellen, Jamie and Sandy are fine additions to our already stellar team and we know that they will be a valuable resource for each client they work with.”

Blette is a New Jersey-based ENAM with more than 30 years of experience working in the corporate meeting and travel management industry. Her background includes planning, selling, marketing, executing, and managing meetings globally. She has occupied positions with Rosenbluth International and worked as a meeting and management technology consultant for Fortune 100 companies. She recently worked with nTag, a meeting and event technology company.

A 20-year industry veteran, Ismail is an Indiana-based ENAM. Her experience includes positions at Marriott hotels across the country, including Illinois, North Carolina, Virginia, Washington, Kentucky and Indiana. She has received multiple awards for serving the community and in sports marketing, among other things, and has been a member of Meeting Professionals International (MPI) and the International Society of Association Executives (ISAE).

Zabinski is Arizona-based with more than 30 years in the industry. Her experience includes 24 years with Eastern and Continental airlines in various sales and marketing positions and six years in conference, catering, travel and meeting/ event planning. She is a member of the Sunbelt Chapter of MPI where she has been active for 14 years. Zabinski previously served as a member and board member of the Cleveland Convention and Visitors Bureau for 12 years, and as a member of the Greater Cleveland Growth Association, International Association of Travel Agents and Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International (HSMAI).