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At the heart of everything that we do is our passion for education and our commitment to our students. Thanks to our varied course selection and unique teaching techniques, our school has been one of the only hands-on event schools to this date.
Event Styling Academy is an online resource for Event Professionals interested in growing their business. and reflects the vibrant energy of the hospitality industry.
Our skilled team members are here to help students achieve their goals. Are you ready to reach your potential? Do you want to earn more money? Call us today to learn more about Event Styling Academy.
My Story
Roxanna Payne (also known as Roxie) is a passionate and seasoned Event Management & Hospitality Professional who is infinitely dedicated to creating monumental events and one-of-a-kind moments.
Throughout her creative career, Roxie has gained over three decades of extensive hands-on expertise in the event management industry planning both corporate and social events. She has also had the opportunity to work with a multitude of celebrities, like Matt Damon and Morgan Freeman, political figures, and esteemed organizations, members of the senate, general assembly, the Baltimore Ravens, foreign dignitaries, and embassy delegates.
Additionally, Roxie has worked as a Catering Director, where she successfully ran conferences, fundraising events, non-profit events, trade shows, and red carpet events. With an innate love of teaching, she has educated countless people in event management to date and offers private coaching as well as one-on-one sessions.
Currently, Roxie serves as the Owner and Event Director of A Platinum Moment Event Management. She is now vigorously working on expanding her events empire through her Event Styling Academy. teaching new and seasoned event stylists and event planners. She is also offering her one of a kind hands on dessert table styling workshops. informative courses, engaging newsletters, event decorating classes and other leading-edge tools. For a more one on one approach, visit her coaching website at roxieteaches.com.
Prior to her current venture, Roxie served in leadership positions at the Compass Group, Sodexo Corp,, Aramark, Delta, The Starwood Hotel Group, and a number of prominent restaurant groups.
Furthermore, Roxie holds various degrees and certifications, in Hospitality Management, Computer Science and a Diagnostic Medical Sonography Degree. She is also Certified in Food & Beverage Management, Meeting and Event Management and numerous more. In addition, she maintains membership at several reputable organizations such as NACE, ISES, MBHS Alumni Event Committee, and Montgomery College Alumni Event Committee.
Roxie was born and raised in The Bronx, New York and presently resides in Maryland. She has two adult daughters and is happily married to an award-winning, featured celebrity Executive Chef. Outside of the event management world, she loves crafting and shopping for décor. Above all, Roxie enjoys nothing more than spending quality time with her family and loved ones.
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