Mary D. Spaulding
Managing Partner
mdspaulding@quiknav.com
Mary began her career in the 1970’s as a Trip Director for E. F. MacDonald/Carlson Marketing Group responsible for the on-site global operation of groups ranging from 20 – 10,000 attendees. In 1981 Mary became an Account Executive serving Avon Products, Inc. Under Mary’s leadership, Avon’s meeting and incentive programs grew from a single program of $800,000 to annual sales exceeding $10 million.
The key to Mary’s success with Avon was her ability to listen, learn and understand Avon’s goals and sales objectives. This led to a successful 13-year partnership between EFM/CMG and Avon.
In the 90’s Mary went to work for S&H Citadel and Maritz/McGettigan. She handled meetings and incentives for Top 100 clients such as Spalding Worldwide, PaineWebber, Estee Lauder and Merrill Lynch. Recently, Mary put her marketing skills to use in the design and development of the MANHATTAN NAVIGATOR and the CAMPUS NAVIGATOR.
Mary’s current commitment is to pass on the skills, knowledge and incredible experiences from years of selling, planning and executing meetings and events.
Leslie Clair
Managing Partner
leslieclair@quiknav.com
Leslie began her career in the 1970’s as an Account Manager for E. F. MacDonald/Carlson Marketing Group. She was promoted throughout her career and was appointed as Director, National Accounts. Her responsibilities involved managing a team of professionals including pre-sale and operations with annual revenues of $20 million.
In 2001, she was hired by Excellence In Motivation as their Executive Director of Travel, where she remained until the end of 2005. She managed and directed a team of forty employees and managed annual sales of over $50 million.
In recent years, Leslie opened her own consulting firm, supporting Fortune 500 Companies with complete travel services both nationally and internationally. Leslie is an experienced leader with exceptional communication and negotiation skills, is analytical and organized with excellent troubleshooting abilities. She is committed to producing results above and beyond expectations.
OUR TEAM OF PROFESSIONALS
Leslie and Mary are back together with over 60 years of combined experience and knowledge. Our team is comprised of industry experts with backgrounds in hotel management, meetings and incentives and destination management. All ready to share their expertise with you and your organization.
FAQ’s
Why should QuikNav be hired as a consultant or trainer?
Collectively, we have over sixty years of professional experience in hotel sales, meeting planning, group travel incentives and destination management. This combination of knowledge and experience offers our clientele a comprehensive and complete approach to all facets of meeting and event planning, from contract negotiations to program operation.
What are the benefits of consulting with QuikNav?
QuikNav offers assistance for any and all phases of the planning process to lower your organization’s exposure to possible fees and penalties. We will work within your budget to pass on the skills and proven systems to reduce your costs, improve your bottom line and ROI.
What differentiates QuikNav from a meeting or event planner?
The principals of QuikNav are experienced meeting planners with a mission of sharing our knowledge, insights and best practices to you. We will operate as a member of your team to train your professionals the best methods to plan a meeting, not plan it for you. Our services can be provided in your office, on-site or a consulting phone call away!
What is the cost of an initial consultation?
There are no costs associated with our “listen, learn and evaluate” phase. Our proposed recommendation(s) will clearly outline suggested services and pricing associated with our training and consulting.
What does QuikNav charge for consulting and training services?
Our pricing is customized based on your unique needs and work environment. Our fees range from hourly, to daily or to a contracted period of time. The key to our pricing is flexibility to meet your specific needs.
Can QuikNav be contacted on short notice to consult on specific planning and operation issues?
Quick turn-around is the name of the game and you can count on an immediate response to your planning or operation issues.
How can training with QuikNav save us money?
QuikNav strives to help reduce your operating costs while improving performance. You will be armed with tools that will not only save money but possibly eliminate unforeseen fees and penalties.
