Danielle Cross

Danielle Cross has a diverse range of work experience in the events and marketing industry. Danielle started their career as a Public Relations and Marketing Committee Member at The Fashion Show and then worked as a Fundraising & Event Intern at the Muscular Dystrophy Association. Danielle later served as The Foundry Event & Public Relations Co-Coordinator at Cardinal Group Management and as an Event Coordinator at Winterfest 2014. Danielle then became the Fashion Week Director at The Fashion Show and a Marketing and Events Intern at The Cordish Companies. Danielle also worked as a Talent Director at Collegiately Creative, where they organized a one-day conference for college students. Prior to that, they were an Event Manager at The Roasterie, Inc. Danielle then joined Lark and Willow Events as an Associate Planner. Currently, Danielle is working at GlobalWorks Events & Destination Management as a Sr. Sales and Event Operations Manager, where they manage sales and services for SW Florida Resort accounts and spearheaded market research and rebranding for West Coast expansion. Danielle has successfully executed over 100 meetings and events and leads proposal development and sales pitches. Additionally, they are responsible for onboarding and overseeing contracted staff.

Danielle Cross completed their education at Iowa State University from 2012 to 2016. During this time, they earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Event Management as well as a Bachelor of Science degree in Public Relations. Prior to attending the university, they received their General Education Degree from Blue Valley Southwest High School between 2010 and 2012. In addition to their formal education, Danielle also obtained a certification in Hospitality and Restaurant Management 2.0 from The National Restaurant Association in February 2014.