Marianne is Owner and Principle Consultant of Shepperd Consulting. She is a seasoned freelance Event Manager with two decades of hands-on Event Management experience

Whether you need short-term support or someone to jump in midstream, Marianne brings calm under pressure, strategic thinking, and hands-on execution that gets results.

  • 20+ years of event management experience

  • Expertise in contract negotiation, site selection, and vendor management

  • Skilled in building and managing Cvent registration platforms and websites

  • Creative concept development and experiential design

  • Extensive network of venues and vendors nationwide

  • Flexible and collaborative — ideal for both independent projects and team integration