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| Talk of the Town was founded in April 1993. Incorporated in the State of Maryland, Talk of the Town provides interactive entertainment, team building programs and props & decorations to clients on the east coast. As a family business, our staff takes a friendly and personal approach to each event. Each year our equipment inventory and staff grow to better serve our clients. We strive to provide good, professional service with SAFETY & FUN in mind at all time. | |
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| Here is an introduction to our full time staff : |
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| Management Team |
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| President |
Steve Rothenberg |
Before starting Talk of the Town, Steve earned a B.S. in Finance & Economics from the University of Maryland and a M.B.A. in Organizational Behavior and Development from The George Washington University. After graduation, he managed a casino rental company for several years , which in turn, led to opening his own business. Steve uses his education and entertainment background to guide the office and event staff with a fun, yet business approach. Steve is a Pennsylvania Certified Safety Class II Inspector and is able to inspect any ride (inflatable, kiddie, mechanical, major) in the Commonwealth. Steve also holds a license as a Certified Food Safety Manager. He strives to help customers plan exciting events that guests will talk about for months to come.
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| Operations Manager |
Paul McGreen |
Paul joined Talk of the Town in March 2000 after attending Montgomery College. He is Steve's "right hand man," overseeing the company's operations department, making sure that events run smoothly. As Operations Manager, Paul is responsible for the confirmation of events, maintaining, hiring, and supervision of staff, and supervision of the Warehouse Manager. Paul is a certified Pennsylvania Safety Class I Inspector and can inspect any inflatable or kiddie ride in the Commonwealth. He is also a certified Food Safety Manager. Paul looks forward to working with you and helping you with any last minute questions. paul@tottevents.com | |
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| Operations Manager |
Brian Carey |
Brian Carey joins Talk of the Town as an Operations Manager, overseeing the warehouse staff, food facilities, and confirming events with our clients, to make sure your event runs as smooth as possible. Brian has a lot of experience in the entertainment industry, working 12 years in various night clubs and restaurants within DC metro area, as well as a previous part time event staff member with our company. After attending Montgomery College, Brian obtained an Associate Degree in Hospitality Managemen. He also holds certificates in Food and Beverage, and Meeting, Conference, and Banquet Management. In addition, Brian is certified as a Montgomery County Food Service Manager, and has taken classes in Serve Safe Sanitation. Brian looks forward to working with you! brian@tottevents.com | |
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Customer Service Representative
Dee Moore
Dee Moore joins us as Talk of the Town's newest talent!! With years of experience in event planning and administration, she is sure to be a tremendous asset to our company and to you. Dee has earned her Bachelors of Science degree in Family Studies and an undergraduate certificate in Women Studies from the University of Maryland, at College Park. Dee is also a member of ISES (International Special Events Society). There, she currently sits on the Expo and Registration committees where she helps to plan for vendors, booths, speakers and hundreds of attendees. At Talk of the Town, her tenacity and ability to multitask will only complement both the customer and staff. In short, Dee is very excited to be at here at Talk of the Town, and looks forward to working with you! dee@tottevents.com
Customer Service Representative
Shannon Jones
Shannon joined our sales team in November, 2007, as our newest customer service representative. Shannon will do her best to make sure your event is the … Talk of the Town! shannon@tottevents.com
Warehouse Manager
Juergen Neumann
Juergen joined our company in June, 2004, after playing professional soccer in the United States and Europe. He also has experience working in both the home improvement and hospitality industries. His "handy man" capabilities and willingness to go the "extra mile" have helped our company to improve the way we send our equipment to events. Juergen concentrates on examing, repairing, building our rental equipment and supervises all warehouse acitivities. Juergen is a Certified Class I Inflatable Safety Inspector with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
Event Supervisors
Safety and Fun is our Number 1 Priority! Each of our Event Supervisors have several years of experience working with our company, have attended Certified Safety Seminars, and have 4 primary responsibilities while working at your event: 1) To make sure our trucks arrive on time; 2) the equipment is set up properly; 3) a safety inspection form is performed before your guests play on any equipment; and 4) your guests have Fun!!
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| Bookkeeper |
Eileen Rothenberg |
Eileen graduated from Strayer College in Washington, DC. She has over 35 years of experience working with not-for-profits and small businesses. In addition to working at Talk of the Town on a part-time basis, Eileen also works part-time for two other local companies doing accounting work.
Beroth@tottevents.com |
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| Props & Decorations Assistant |
Bert Rothenberg |
Bert graduated from American University in Washington, DC. He worked as a cartographer for the Department of Commerce for 42 years. He then went to work for Rand McNally. Now retired, Bert volunteers at the Rockville Little Theatre helping their prop department and at Talk of the Town with creating props and decorations for upcoming events.
Beroth@tottevents.com
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| Human Resources Manager |
Shelley Rothenberg |
Shelley is responsible for human resources issues and accounts receivables. She is also responsible for Talk of the Town's website design and maintenance. shelley@tottevents.com
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| Future President and CEO |
Danny Rothenberg |
Danny has been a part of the Talk of the Town family since October, 2000. Danny attends trade shows and likes to purchase activities that he and his friends would like to play with at their birthday parties. If you are searching for a new and exciting activity, let Danny know - he'd love to test it out for you!
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| Future CFO |
Jack Rothenberg |
Since joining our team in June, 2002, Jack continues to grow with the company. Although Jack can bounce as high as anyone, he really enjoys working more behind the scenes, helping in the office and processing payments from happy customers!
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