The Ultimate Catch: Intriguing Seattleites

KRISTA SIMONS

28 | Seattle

Hometown: Bothell, WA

Occupation: Event Planner and Owner of Prive Bartending & Events, Inc.

WHY WE HEART THEM

Krista is one accomplished Seattleite. In addition to owning and acting as the senior event coordinator of Privé Bartending & Events, Krista immurses herself in the Seattle lifestyle by participating in runs, attending concerts, and doing philanthropic work within the community.

While attending the University of Washington, Krista assisted at a local catering company where she first fell in love with the events industry.  After graduating in ’05, she worked with local venues, decor companies and caterers to further develop her skills. After 11 years in the industry, Krista decided to utilize her various experiences and founded her own event concierge business, Privé Bartending & Events, Inc. The Seattle-based company specializes in wedding and event planning, staffing, bartending and coordination.

Beyond her personal success in the events industry, Krista remains well-rounded by volunteering her time with numerous organizations. She works with the Junior High and High School Ministry Team at Eastlake Community Church  and is looking forward to participating in a mission trip to Tanzania this July. She is also the new Vice President of Procurement for Get Hitched Give Hope, a non-profit organization that partners with the Dream Foundation and raises money through auctions of wedding goods and services to grant wishes for terminally ill patients.

As if she isn’t busy enough, Krista makes sure to find time for her hobbies. She frequents concerts, loves to dance, and is always planning her next trip to an international destination.

This successful Seattleite’s mantra is, “life is short, I strive to live it to the fullest and make the most out of each day I am given.” And it is obvious by her accomplishments and volunteer work that she is succeeding in her goals.

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