“Darlene is one of a kind. Not only is she a person that would take the shirt off of her back to help anyone, but she is also the most dependable person that I have had the opportunity to work with. She is someone that doesn’t sit back. When we had deadlines, she would kindly reach out to make sure we stayed on task to get marketing out in time for newsletters and events. I really hope I have the opportunity to work with Darlene again. Her strength is people, projects, and marketing.”
Marcie Carvalho, Transamerica, Regional Vice President – RIA Annuities
“I have worked with Darlene in several capacities, and each time have been very impressed by her dedication to whatever the end goal is. We’ve worked together on industry event committees, and she always did what she said she would do, rare in a volunteer. We’ve worked together in sales efforts, and her commitment to working through to the end is always inspiring. When I felt it was good enough, she always wanted one more look, just to be sure, and in the end, she was always right – that one last tweak made all the difference. Darlene assisted with social media efforts for our start-up company, and the creativity and ability to use minimal resources to maximum effect was always exactly what we needed, just when we needed it. In short, Darlene has always been a great example for me to follow – she does what she says she will complete to the last detail, with the creativity to turn something small into something extraordinary!”
Ken Williams, General Manager, LVE
Gamut Event Services were delighted to have Darlene be part of our success. She was brought on to assist with a specific responsibility, but here breadth and depth of knowledge in our industry provided us with more than we asked for. Her years of experience in the meetings and conventions industry served us well and in turn made for a successful event for our client. If you are seeking an account manager, Darlene Bass should be at the top of that list to contact. Thank you, Darlene for your upbeat attitude, even though it was 0 degrees on the showfloor, your customer service dedication was appreciated through it all. We wish you the very best as we all move forward, getting back to business – we’ll see you again soon.
Manuel Loayza, Founder, CEO at Gamut Event Services
Darlene is a rock star in this industry. She understands her clients and their needs! I watched her stepping up to the plate and hitting a home run countless times for her clients’ events. I’m proud to have learned many skills in the industry from Darlene that I currently use in my own company. What a treat to work with.
Adeyemi D. Warren, All Convention Expo Services (ACES) Knoxville, TN
Proving herself to be an effective leader in many group projects, Darlene is an excellent resource and a master at account management and relationship building. I have had the privilege of working with her on a partner summit that required her strong ability to transform a conference hall into an exciting and engaging top-tier event. I’ve known Darlene for more than 10 years, and her expertise in event and conference planning, coupled with her dependability, thoroughness, and dedication, make her an excellent business partner. Darlene’s ability to communicate on every level, build lasting partnerships (professional and personal), and make friends everywhere she goes are only a few of the wonderful qualities you’ll discover when you work with her.
Kylie Higgins, Tech Data
I’ve worked with Darlene on a number of events over the years. She has always shown true concern and generosity for her clients and co-workers. She has extraordinary relationship-building abilities and has shown herself to be very adept at bringing in new business.
Jennifer Anderson, The Freeman Company
Working with Darlene has been a pleasure. We had the opportunity to work side by side on a few different events over the years, and Darlene has always been a true customer advocate. Darlene has the unique ability to develop long-lasting relationships in a short period of time. We worked on the same team on these accounts, and I felt comfort knowing that Darlene was going to be on the show with me. She now only made sure that the customer was taken care of, she also made sure that her teammates were taken care of, and I always knew I could count on Darlene. Working with Darlene gave me a huge piece of mind.
Scott Collinsworth, CTS VP of Sales at Image Audiovisuals
I have worked with Darlene Bass and Freeman for many years while at Colorado School of Mines. As an events professional and project manager, Darlene is outstanding at what she does for clients. The events she assisted me with were two huge Career Fairs each year, with anywhere from 175-360 companies (and booths), up to three registration areas, and several break areas. At one point, we were in two buildings with 6 different large exhibition halls. Darlene and her company’s response to any last-minute changes was expedient and always with a smile. She helped us problem solve and figure out new spaces on a continuous basis, stayed on site with her foreman, and always delivered quality show/event materials and furniture. I wholeheartedly recommend her and Freeman as a vendor for any event, large or small. In my opinion, their services and delivery are beyond compare.
Jean Manning-Clark, M.A.O.M., University Development at Grand Canyon University
