Cerp Steven Eisenstein

Steven Eisenstein, CERP has extensive work experience in the event rental and catering industry. Steven is currently the Immediate Past President of the ARA of Georgia, a position they have held since July 2020. In 2010, they founded Classic Tents & Events, a company that specializes in tenting for social and corporate events in Atlanta. Steven is the owner of the company and is known for supporting Atlanta's art and literary scene through financial donations and in-kind support. In 2016, they became the Managing Partner of Coastal Restaurant Equipment Rentals, where they oversee the rental of heavy-duty commercial kitchen equipment for short-term events in the Southeast. Prior to that, they worked as the Assistant Director of Catering at Wolfgang Puck Catering at the Georgia Aquarium from 2008 to 2010 and as a Catering Sales Manager at the Omni Hotel at CNN Center from 2004 to 2008. Steven also owned P2 Productions, Planned to Perfection from 2003 to 2007, where they provided event planning services. Earlier in their career, they worked as a Catering Sales Manager at the Westin Atlanta North from 1999 to 2003, an Off Premise Caterer/Catering Sales Manager at Cobb Galleria Convention Center from 1995 to 1999, and a Catering Sales Manager at Wyndham Int'l in 1998.

Steven Eisenstein, CERP obtained a Bachelor's degree in Food and Beverage Management from Johnson & Wales University, which they attended from 1991 to 1995. Prior to that, they studied at Woodward Academy from 1986 to 1991, where they did not obtain a degree. Before their time at Woodward Academy, they attended Ridgeview Middle School and Austin Elementary, where they completed their elementary school education. In addition to their formal education, they hold a certification as a Certified Event Rental Professional from the American Rental Association. No specific information is available regarding when they obtained this certification.