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TORONTO, ONTARIO, October 16, 2007 – The Metro Toronto Convention Centre (MTCC) today announced that it has appointed Camille Allman as the new Director, Catering Sales.
Ms. Allman comes to the MTCC with more than 20 years of progressive experience in quality hospitality organizations. She is extremely well versed in the industry, having success in a diverse number of hospitality businesses including restaurants and premier event facilities. A graduate of George Brown College’s Food and Beverage Management program, Ms. Allman is well respected by her peers, clients and former employers.
“We are very fortunate to have recruited Ms. Allman to the team here at the MTCC”, said Richard Willett, the MTCC’s Vice-President of Food and Beverage. “She is an accomplished hospitality professional who excels in sales, marketing and operations. Camille will make an invaluable contribution and raise the bar in many different areas of our facility. I am truly thrilled to have her join our team”.
In her new role at the MTCC, Ms. Allman will be focusing on corporate holiday events and parties as well as the many large fund raising events, balls and galas hosted at the MTCC each year. Most of these events are for groups based in the Greater Toronto Area and can involve literally thousands of people attending quality events that are some of the most creative and challenging from a food and beverage perspective.
Ms. Allman will be working closely with Jacqueline Lovell-Santos, the MTCC’s Director, Catering Services, Angelo Fernandez, Executive Chef and Mr. Willett. She will assume her new duties effective October 22, 2007.
Prior to joining the MTCC, Ms. Allman held senior operational and sales roles at a number of major venues and attractions across the GTA. Most recently, she was the General Manager of The Carlu Corporation where she was responsible for developing both the start-up policies and procedures for the Carlu’s sales and operations as well as for managing its day-to-functions for the past five years.
Ms. Allman also previously served as Events Manager for the Toronto International Film Festival, Clear Channel Entertainment, and Catering Manager at the Courthouse Market Grille. As Catering Manager at the Liberty Grand, she also had an integral role in the opening of the entertainment complex. All of these venues are based in Toronto.
About the MTCC
The Metro Toronto Convention Centre is Canada’s #1 convention and trade show facility and one of the finest in North America. With more than 2 million square feet of state-of-the-art space, it is considered a world-class, tier-one facility. Since its opening in 1984, the MTCC has hosted approximately 12,000 events and entertained nearly 40 million people. For further information about the MTCC please visit www.mtccc.com.
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For Further Information Please Contact:
Christine Chiu Richard Willett
Marketing Manager V.P. Food & Beverage
Metro Toronto Convention Centre Metro Toronto Convention Centre
(416) 585-8106 (416) 585-8303
cchiu@mtccc.com rwillett@mtccc.com
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