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Dwayne Valeau, Restaurant Manager
dwayne@duparandcompany.com
Prior to my job at Dupar & Company, I . . . Worked in the fitness and hotel industries.
If I weren't already working for Dupar & Company, my other dream job would be . . . Physical Therapist.
People outside of work would describe me as . . . a workaholic!
I can't live without my . . . Macbook.
You might be surprised to know that I . . . LOVE video games.
Outside of LDC you can find me . . . in the gym.
I love working in the food/beverage/hospitality industry because . . . it allows me to interact with people daily.
The perfect Friday night consists of . . . A busy night at POM with zero complaints.
My idea of the perfect meal would include . . . anything my mother cooks and LOTS of dessert.
My perfect idea of a vacation consists of . . . Lots of food! Tons of new and interesting sights! No cell phone!!
If I could describe myself in three words it would be . . . caring, commited, comical. |
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Callie Meyer, Director of Sales
callie@duparandcompany.com
Prior to my job at Dupar & Company, I . . . Managed the events program at the Museum of Glass.
If I weren't already working for Dupar & Company, my other dream job would be . . . Bikram yoga instructor, equestrian or visual artist.
My guilty pleasure is . . . Butter to bread ratio 3 : 1.
You might be surprised to know that I . . . performed with Zimbabwean marimba band for several years.
I love working in the food/beverage/hospitality industry because . . . I love innovative food and décor. The best part of the industry is that we get to make people's celebrations perfect!
My idea of the perfect meal would include . . . Duck confit, any runny cheese & Jim's bread.
I love working for Dupar & Company because . . . Each day is an adventure. The event industry is always changing and working with our excellent team makes every day fun!
The perfect Friday night consists of . . . Falafel in the Marais in Paris, good wine and Ben.
My beverage of choice would be . . . Rhubarb cocktail at Licorous with Foie Gras Bon Bons.
My perfect idea of a vacation consists of . . . Big beautiful city anywhere in the world. No itinerary. |
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Nicole Sine, Event Planner
nicole@duparandcompany.com
Prior to my job at Dupar & Company, I . . . was in business school at UW majoring in accounting and marketing.
If I weren't already working for Dupar & Company, my other dream job would be . . . a heli ski instructor or an interior decorator.
My guilty pleasure is . . . shoes, cookie dough, manicures and pretty much any chocolate dessert.
I can't live without my . . . family and my golden retriever.
You might be surprised to know that I . . . don't eat red meat, I have a brother that flies fighter jets in the Air Force, I rarely go a day without doing some form of working out, and I still sleep with a stuffed hippo that my husband bought for me on our first date.
I love working in the food/beverage/hospitality industry because . . . I enjoy working with people and hearing the excitement after getting their perfect meal catered.
My idea of the perfect meal would include . . . scallops, pear and gorgonzola salad, any dessert and a glass of wine.
My beverage of choice would be . . . Grande Americano with a little vanilla and NF milk.
I love working for Dupar & Company because . . . of the friendships and the people I work with.
My perfect idea of a vacation consists of . . . skiing, drinking hot spiced wine in the hot tub and walking around Sun Valley during Christmas time. In the summer it's relaxing, swimming and laying in the sun with a tropical drink, then going out to dinner. |
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Vyanessa Stephan, Event Planner
vyanessa@duparandcompany.com
Prior to my job at Dupar & Company, I . . . was a personal assistant.
If I weren't already working for Dupar & Company, my other dream job would be . . . traveling the world.
People outside of work would describe me as . . . caring.
My guilty pleasure is . . . handbags.
I can't live without my . . . lip balm.
I love working in the food/beverage/hospitality industry because . . . I enjoy being around the creation of excellent food.
My idea of the perfect meal would include . . . cheese plate to start (or finish), a great piece of fish, roasted garlic mashed potatoes, asparagus and a glass of red wine.
My beverage of choice would be . . . any cocktail from Pomegranate.
My perfect idea of a vacation consists of . . . going somewhere I have never been before.
The perfect Friday night consists of . . . having friends over for drinks. |
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Keysha Hughes, Event Planner
keysha@duparandcompany.com
Prior to my job at LDC, I . . . have worked as an Event Planner both in Scottsdale, AZ and Seattle.
If I weren't already working for LDC, my other dream job would be . . . a handbag or shoe designer.
People outside of work would describe me as . . . hard working and friendly.
My guilty pleasure is . . . gossip magazines such as In-Touch, OK and US.
I can't live without my . . . blackberry
You might be surprised to know that I . . . traveled to Loreto, Mexico 33 times in 4 years for a previous job.
Outside of LDC you can find me . . . spending time with friends and family, shopping, the gym, and happy hour.
I love working in the food/beverage/hospitality industry because . . . I love working with people and creating that perfect catered event for a client.
If I could describe myself in three words it would be . . . hard working, dependable, and friendly.
My idea of the perfect meal would include . . . a variety of appetizers and good wine.
The perfect Friday night consists of . . . catching up with friends over cocktails.
My beverage of choice would be . . . a glass of cabernet sauvignon on a rainy day, a cold beer out on the patio or at a football game, or a grey goose and soda with a lemon out with friends.
My perfect idea of a vacation consists of . . . great food, great drinks and either laying out on the beach or bundling up for the slopes. I love to travel to new places and love Europe! |
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Sara Clement, Director of Marketing
sara@duparandcompany.com
Prior to my job at Dupar & Company, I . . . worked for a destination management company in Seattle for five years. Prior to that I planned large scale events at Crested Butte Mountain Resort in Crested Butte, CO (including a large auction for well known country music singers and Jimmy Carter).
If I weren't already working for LDC, my other dream job would be . . . a graphic designer.
People outside of work would describe me as . . . fun.
My guilty pleasure is . . . reality television.
Outside of Dupar & Company you can find me . . . playing with my son Jack, scrapbooking, skiing, cooking or practicing yoga.
I love working in the food/beverage/hospitality industry because . . . you learn something new every day and you have the opportunity to work with extremely talented people.
If I could describe myself in three words it would be . . . hard working, friendly and creative.
The perfect Friday night consists of . . . an exceptional meal (cooked by someone other than me), a bottle of great wine and good friends (possibly some Scene It or Pop 5), with 80's love songs or classic rock playing in the background!
I love working for LDC because . . . no day is ever the same as the last and there are always last minute challenges you need to overcome.
My beverage of choice would be . . . a fabulous glass of Washington Syrah. |
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Barbara Howland, Microsoft Meetings Manager
barbara@duparandcompany.com
Prior to my job at Dupar & Company, I . . . Managed a hair salon.
If I weren't already working for Dupar & Company, my other dream job would be . . . an Herbalist.
My guilty pleasure is . . . staying in my pjs all day long!
I love working in the food/beverage/hospitality industry because . . . because everyday is different.
My idea of the perfect meal would include . . . Pizza and French fries.
My beverage of choice would be . . . Tea.
My perfect idea of a vacation consists of . . . Grandkids.
I can't live without my . . . Garage door opener!
I love working for Dupar & Company because . . . of the talented and friendly people.
People outside of work would describe me as . . . Thoughtful and a good listener. |
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Andrew Smith, Warehouse Manager
andrew@duparandcompany.com
My guilty pleasure is . . . Science fiction.
You might be surprised to know that I . . . have too many watches.
I love working in the food/beverage/hospitality industry because . . . the constant variety and challenge it presents.
If I could describe myself in three words it would be . . . hardworking, honest and generous.
My idea of the perfect meal would include . . . Good friends preparing good food with good Wine. Good conversation and good weather early enough that there is sunlight early on and late enough that the conversationcan go late into the night.
My beverage of choice would be . . . a good bottle of wine.
My perfect idea of a vacation consists of . . . Being so far away that EVERYTHING is different.
I love working for LDC because . . . Everyone here is great to work with, very supportive and very good in general.
The perfect Friday night consists of . . . Spending time with my fiancé Laura. |
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Gifford Visick, Controller
gifford@duparandcompany.com
Prior to my job at Dupar & Company, I . . . I was a project accountant for a general contactor in Bellevue and learning the ropes of accounting.
If I weren't already working for Dupar & Company, my other dream job would be . . . None. I'm living the dream as we speak.
My guilty pleasure is . . . A good soccer game on TV or anything chocolate.
You might be surprised to know that I . . . I've always been interested in the culinary arts. When I decided the I needed some sort of continuing education my choices were between culinary school or a four year university.
Outside of Dupar & Company you can find me . . . either spending time with my family, working on projects at home or on a soccer field trying to outrun father time.
My idea of the perfect meal would include . . . A good pizza and a cold Diet Coke.
The perfect Friday night consists of . . . getting home early with family and just spending time together.
I love working for Dupar & Company because . . . Of the people. We have a really good crew and they are a lot of fun to be around. I also love the creativity & openness that is continually flowing around this place. All of these lead to a fantastic work environment.
My beverage of choice would be . . . In the morning a good mocha really hits the spot.
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