S W E E T T A L K
What clients, colleagues, vendors and employers are saying…
[ current vendor ]
“I have emceed probably 300 events in the past few years and have NEVER worked with someone as organized, energized, enthusiastic, excited, “rolls with the punches,” and good on her feet (ok pumps, it was a formal event), all the while making sure guests were taken care of. I was shocked. That is unheard of in an event producer; trust me.
She had EVERYTHING ready well in advance. I stopped by the venue a few hours prior to show time to run through her well-crafted script and she had everything done and ready. I even made a mistake during the program and skipped a video intro. That would have thrown so many planners, but not her. In a matter of seconds she had a solution; I think she even planned for mistakes in case they happened!
I would be remiss if I didn’t reach out to say that Sadye is truly like none other when it comes to organizing, executing and making an event perfect. And from my standpoint as emcee, she was FLAWLESS. If I were throwing a huge event, she is the only one I would trust. That is the absolute truth.”
Rob Stewart
Executive Producer & Host
“Rob on the Road”
KVIE Public Television
[ former boss ]
“It is a pleasure for me to remember (fondly) the experience we had with Sadye—I welcome the opportunity to tell others how great she was for us.
Sadye brought to us a unique set of skills, abilities and attitude (she has an ample amount of each). Most people I have employed are either primarily “people skilled” or “detail oriented.” If you are reading this you’re probably already aware of her “people skills.” I can confirm that our clients loved her and greatly appreciated working with her. Additionally she had GREAT rapport with the entirety of our staff. Sadye has the distinct ability to switch between collaboration-mode with colleagues and working in solitude and performs effectively in either fashion.
Her discipline and attention to detail are abnormally high. It allowed her to be both productive and proficient. Equally remarkable was her ability to digest and comprehend unfamiliar material and information then masterfully process the task or project at hand.
With an extremely high level of creativity—something we didn’t get to utilize as much as I would have liked—I am of the opinion that it might be her most dominant talent. I hope she gets an opportunity to fully develop and utilize it.
I will close (I could go on much longer) by coming back to the “attitude” referenced earlier. Sadye is certainly a strong-willed young woman, but let me put it in the proper context. When she first came to us in 2012, Sadye accepted a position that was DRAMATICALLY beneath her skill set, pay grade and capabilities. She never behaved as if it were any of those and eventually transitioned into a position that was extremely valuable for us during a particularly challenging period of business.
It is my pleasure to recommend Sadye for the consideration of future employers and clients—I am confident your experience will be equally rewarding and enjoyable.”
Robert S. Nicholson, CFP®, CRPC®
Private Wealth Advisor
Ameriprise Financial
[ current vendor ]
“I’ve been in audiovisual production for more than 18 years, working on big name events like the Academy Awards (Oscars) and various red carpet functions, as well as several runway showcases, and I have to say it was an absolute honor to work with Sadye on CMA’s 2016 President’s Reception & Awards Gala. Her attention to detail and creative direction were on par with that of event producers for the Oscars and the like. From pre-event planning to show time, Sadye was incredible to work with. Her run-of-show and detailed cue sheet ensured the AV-operations team knew every aspect of programming well before the event even started. And when faced with an unexpected change-up during the show, Sadye didn’t skip a beat; she quickly provided a solution that was easy for us to execute and that was completely undetectable by the audience. Sadye was amazing and we look forward to working with her again on future events.”
Clayton Johnson
Project Manager
PSAV®
[ current boss(es)* ]
“Sadye is one of the most positive and uplifting people we have ever met. She leads with enthusiasm and is the perfect addition to any team. As a spin instructor, Sadye is motivational, inspirational and goes out of her way to connect with her riders. She is one of those people who walks in with a smile on her face and walks out the same way. She never calls in sick and is probably one of the “easiest” employees we have. Sadye is nothing but a joy to be around and truly a great example of what a smart, fun, successful woman should be. If we could hire more people like her, we absolutely would!”
Michelle Katnik, Elena Katnik + Teresa Santarosa
Owners
TEAMride
*In addition to being the Director of Marketing for the California Medical Association, I also work part-time as a spin instructor at TEAMride (the East Sac and Midtown locations).
[ current colleague ]
“I have been extremely impressed by Sadye’s ability to succeed in many different roles. I’ve watched her plan, design and manage large scale company events; witnessed her captivate corporate partners in business meetings with her knowledge and social expertise; and seen her create notable marketing and promotional pieces. Rarely have I met someone as multi-talented and detail-oriented as Sadye, capable of having laser focus on the fine points, while keeping her eye on the big picture. She is artistically creative and also able to manage a budget to the penny. She is articulate, personable and extremely reliable and I enjoy working with her every day.”
Jennifer Moller
Component Resources Manager
California Medical Association
[ former client* ]
“Sadye is very high energy and uses her passion and excitement to bring her clients’ vision to life. Working together to engage San Joaquin Magazine readers in multiple downtown events, Sadye often had creative suggestions to augment the event and better engage the magazine’s audience. She is dependable, energetic and truly understands how to use media to create synergies.”
Emily Baime Michaels
Executive Director
Midtown Sacramento Business Association
*Emily was a client during her role as CEO of the Downtown Stockton Alliance.
[ former vendor ]
“Sadye is an absolute delight to work with! I had the pleasure of working with her on the floral designs for CMA’s 2015 President’s Reception & Awards Gala—a 500-person event—at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa. From beginning to end Sadye had clear and unique creative direction, attention to detail and communication. Honestly, I had not seen such involvement on the overall design and direction in any other wedding or event I have done. It was refreshing and inspiring. She created an ambiance. I would LOVE to work with Sadye in the future on events of any scale. Her design aesthetics and abilities are unique and unstoppable.”
Malorie Clampitt
Owner
Collected With Love Florals
[ current colleague ]
“Sadye Reish is hardworking, pristinely organized and one of the finest event planners I have had the pleasure of working with. After collaborating with her on many projects, events and promotions, I can confidently say she is one of the most capable people I have ever met. Whether working on marketing collateral, sponsorship outreach or event planning and implementation, Sadye lays out clear expectations for her team, follows through with suggestions and encouragement, and carries out an end product in line with the team’s mission and goals. As an event planner, her personal touch can be found in every detail, which always makes for a superbly coherent theme and program. Finally, perhaps best of all, she is a caring, dependable and resourceful teammate and manager. “
Brooke Byrdwick
Associate Director of Digital Content
California Medical Association
[ current client ]
“I have enjoyed working with Sadye since she started at CMA. I appreciate her organization, intelligence and flexibility in everything she does. We often work together in her capacity as event planner for the conventions and meetings at CMA, and as an exhibitor I am always impressed with the details she’s thought through. Her skillful branding of the events and her eye for design are outstanding. Sadye has such a positive, can-do spirit and it’s a pleasure to work with her!”
Liz Fogle
Relationship Manager / Marketing
Mercer
[ current colleague ]
“What impresses me most about Sadye is her balance of creativity, attention to detail and organization. With these skills, she has single-handedly elevated our Foundation’s signature fundraiser to a premiere event. Through all phases of design, pre-planning logistics and onsite management, she has completely redesigned, re-imagined and reinvigorated an event that was in much need of a facelift. She is the consummate professional, building key relationships with both internal colleagues and external stakeholders. She embodies the true spirit of “team work” and is a trusted partner for the multiple departments and vendors she interacts with. And on top of all that, she is an absolute joy to work with!”
Cristi Harris, CMP
Director of Meetings & Conferences
California Medical Association
[ former boss ]
“This is an enthusiastic letter of recommendation for Sadye Reish! Sadye was an absolutely dependable, trustworthy and dedicated employee who operated with the utmost integrity. She was punctual and reliable and a creative, resourceful, self-reliant member of my team who was always willing to help with whatever needed to be done.
Sadye is intelligent, articulate and very goal-oriented, making her an excellent organizer of people and things. She was never intimated by new situations or environments and possesses the confidence and resourcefulness required to master any task, project, event or program at hand.
What’s more, she is able to relate to people of all ages, all ethnicities and all backgrounds. Everyone—our staff members, our vendors, our clients—enjoyed working with her. When Sadye walks into a room, the room lights up!
Feel free to call me at (209) 464-8707, Extension 101. I am always available to provide a recommendation for Sadye.”
Judith Buethe
Owner
Judith Buethe Communications
[ former client ]
“Working with Sadye while she was at San Joaquin Magazine was an absolute pleasure. She was very accessible and always had our best interest in mind. Her positive attitude and vibrant spirit made it a joy to work with her. It’s hard to find people who have a passion in whatever they do and that is the type of person Sadye is, always the hard worker and does everything with a smile on her face.”
Paul Munoz
Marketing Manager
Michael David Winery
[ former colleague ]
“I worked closely with Sadye as a colleague for several years at Ameriprise Financial and it didn’t take long before I saw this energetic, goal-oriented person. Sadye has an extraordinary ability to analyze problems and outline necessary courses of action, which was invaluable to our team. Her devotion, creativity, reliability and integrity are just a few of many wonderful attributes she possesses.
Seldom have I been able to recommend someone without reservation; it is my pleasure to do so in the case of Sadye Reish. I guarantee that by hiring Sadye, you would be acquiring the highest quality person who will always do what is right and ethical and who does so with a positive and pleasant attitude.
Cindy Brown
Client Service Specialist
Ameriprise Financial
[ current client ]
“For the past few years, I’ve worked with Sadye during the California Medical Association’s Western Health Care Leadership Academy Conference. As someone who’s attended a lot of tradeshows, I can say with confidence that Sadye’s event is as well-run as any.
Sadye does a great job communicating with exhibitors prior to the show, making logistics and preparation as easy as possible for us. During setup and at the event, Sadye is always around and easily accessible. She is thoroughly prepared and it shows in the quality of the conference. Even better, she’s always in a great mood!”
Reid Gilbert
Brand Strategy
Heart Legacy
[ former colleague ]
“Sadye was highly respected by her clients and colleagues at San Joaquin Magazine. She always worked hard and had a great impact on people around her. She’s definitely a huge asset to any organization. She is bright, energetic and very passionate about what she does.”
Raman Sandhu
Former Staff Accountant
San Joaquin Magazine
