Carol Galle

Co-founder, President & CEO at Special D Events

Carol Galle, CMP, VEMM has had a diverse and extensive work experience. Carol co-founded Special D Events in 1992 and has served as President and CEO of the company ever since. Special D Events specializes in hosting strategic live and virtual events, ranging from meetings to galas, and has worked across all 50 United States and beyond. In 2006, Carol founded The Anniversary Company, which focuses on helping organizations celebrate their business milestones with purpose and strategy. Carol collaborates with clients to set anniversary goals and executes custom initiatives to engage stakeholders. Prior to these ventures, Carol worked as an Editor/Writer at Sandy Corporation from 1989 to 1992 and in Education & Training at General Motors from 1983 to 1989.

Carol Galle, CMP, VEMM has a diverse education history. In 2021, they attended Wayne State University and completed the Goldman Sachs 10k Small Business Graduate program with a focus on Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies. In 2020, they obtained a certificate in Virtual Event Management from the Event Leadership Institute. Prior to that, their education history includes attending Oakland University, although specific details regarding their degree and field of study are not provided. Additionally, Carol holds certifications in Virtual Event & Meeting Management from the Event Leadership Institute and is a Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) through the Convention Liaison Council.

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Detroit, United States

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Special D Events

Gather with purpose. Special D Events makes it easy for you to host strategic professional events. From meetings, conferences, convenings and tradeshows to groundbreakings and galas, we have nearly 30 years of experience working in all 50 United States and globally. In Detroit, we are the premier destination management company (DMC). No matter where you are, or where hold your event, we work as a trusted extension of your staff, providing fresh ideas, expert logistical support, and the occasional pink elephant. Services include: meeting architecture/design, site research, logistics, speaker coordination, trade show management, budget and supplier management, creative, registration, audio/visual production and onsite management. www.specialdevents.com