Forte Belanger
Kate Berris has a diverse work experience in the sales and events industry. Kate is currently the Director of Sales at Forte Belanger, a position they have held since January 2023. Prior to this, they were a Senior Account Manager and Associate Director of Sales at the same company.
Before joining Forte Belanger, Kate worked as the Director of Sales at Continental: Dining, Refreshment Services & Events, where they led the sales teams for two exclusive wedding and event venues in Detroit. Kate also has experience as an Account Manager at Forte Belanger, where they managed client expectations and acted as a liaison between clients and internal teams.
In addition, Kate worked as a Sales Associate at Design Cuisine, a premier catering company, and as a Special Events/Catering and Marketing Assistant at The Fairlane Club, where they assisted with special events and membership management. Kate also had a Special Events Internship at The Parade Company.
Overall, Kate Berris has a strong background in sales, client management, and event planning.
From 2004 to 2008, Kate Berris attended Central Michigan University and received a Bachelor of Applied Arts degree in Commercial Recreation Management.
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Forte Belanger
Forte Belanger is the area’s leading special event design and catering firm. We’ve perfected the art of delivering remarkable events with precision service, inventive solutions and creative cuisine. We’ve built our reputation based on our rich heritage, forward-thinking culture and an entrepreneurial spirit that fuels our innovative approach to each and every gathering that we are invited to design. Over nearly three decades, Forte Belanger has been invited to cater events for a roster of blue chip clients throughout the Midwest and the country including local, global and regional enterprises; respected event planners; major colleges and universities; cultural, healthcare and financial institutions; retailers and technology enterprises. For each client we serve, we strive to build a lasting relationship by delivering precision service, inventive solutions and creative cuisine. What’s the special ingredient in every Forte Belanger event? It's our team and the quality of its collective experience in culinary innovation, creative design, logistical planning and remarkable service. Over the years, we’ve designed and produced thousands of events. And for each and every one, we’ve kept our core promise of delivering peace of mind and memorable brand impact for our clients. You can rest assured that from start to finish, we take care of everything, so that hosts and guests can focus on enjoying the moment. Forte Belanger has been awarded the 2016 Achievement in Catering Excellence (ACE) Award from Catersource, the world's premier resource dedicated to the education and growth of catering and event professionals. Forte Belanger is also Michigan’s only member of Leading Caterers of America since 2013.