Laurie V. Steele

Background

About Laurie V. Steele

I have more than 20 years of fundraising, marketing, public relations and special events experience. While at my most recent position with Schumacher Automotive Group I produced more than 75 events including luxury car reveals, customer appreciation events, outdoor concert series, employee award banquets and holiday parties. Prior to joining the Schumacher family I worked for the Palm Beach Zoo as a Catering and Events Coordinator. At the Zoo I produced over 30 events including corporate picnics, weddings, Bar Mitzvahs, and Zoo funding raising events such as the Big Cat 5K Race, Boo at the Zoo, Summer Concert Series, Brew at the Zoo and Zoo Lights which was voted one of the Top 10 Things to Do in South Florida during the holidays. I am a results-oriented marketing professional, with qualifications in private and non-profit communications. My education background includes a Bachelors of Arts Degree in Government from Smith College, Florida Atlantic University Hospitality and Tourism Certificate, April 2020, Florida Atlantic University Meeting & Special Events Planner Certificate along with industry training from some of the top marketing and public relations professionals in the area. I am also a graduate of Leadership Palm Beach County Class of 2009 and Leadership West Palm Beach Class of 2011.