Maria Benezit

Maria Benezit is an experienced professional in conference services and event management, currently serving as the Conference Services Manager at The Charleston Place since October 2023. Prior to this role, Maria held the position of Senior Conferences Manager at Sea Island Company from February 2022 to October 2023 and also served as the Conference Services Manager. Maria's background includes significant roles such as Chief of Staff to the CEO and Executive Assistant to the CEO at CGI+ | Real Estate Investment Strategies, as well as Senior Catering & Conference Services Manager at Grand Wailea. Additional experience includes positions in event coordination and assistance across prestigious hospitality brands, including Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts, Hilton, and Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts, starting with a supervisory role at Virgin Atlantic from 2000 to 2009.