Vanessa Langevin
Founder & lead event producer
Vanessa Langevin is a Montreal event professional with nearly two decades of event experience under her belt. Strategic, creative, resourceful, and detail-obsessed, Vanessa is has a keen business acumen and just plain loves people. Her passion is creating some of the best teams in the event world and giving them the framework to do their best work. Her knowledge is deep, her instincts are sharp, her taste is impeccable and her spreadsheets are a force to be reckoned with. If there’s a way to make it happen, Vanessa will find it.
When she’s not producing events, Vanessa can be found on a yoga mat, a ski hill, a sunny terrasse or an adventure with her family.
Q&A with Vanessa
What traits are most important in an event producer?
Trust is a big one. I need to trust in myself and my team that we have done our best work every time and have given our vendors the information and tools they need to do their jobs. Then, I need to trust my vendors’ ability to be on point with whatever it is they do best.
Being empathetic is another. I like to try to put myself in the shoes of a guest at my events. See what they see. Try to understand what they might feel and need at any one point, and then let that guide my planning.
There are so many important ones. Attention to detail, enthusiasm, stamina, knowing when to lead and when to listen, being open to new creative ideas and also being pragmatic about what will work. Above all, being humble and having a consistent desire to keep learning about everything.
What’s your idea of perfect happiness?
The life I’m living is pretty much it. Maybe some extra time to travel and see all the people I love the most would be welcome every once in a while.
Where do you find inspiration?
EVERYWHERE! Nature is a big one, but also street art, social media, museums, books and magazines, airports, malls, my kids and places, people and objects in my day-to-day.
Clara Danton
Senior Producer
Clara Danton started organizing events for Opera Ontario at the age of 19 before moving to Montreal to study business management at Concordia University. She has since managed retail design showrooms and coordinated interior decoration projects for the high-end commercial and private markets. Clara’s biggest assets are her problem solving skills and her attention to detail. And she still cries at every wedding.
Carrie-Ann Kloda
Senior Associate Producer
Carrie-Ann started her love affair with events as a child, accompanying her father on his productions – weddings, bar mitzvahs, concerts, and fairs. She quickly began working in the industry, first with Kloda Productions and subsequently in the foodservice industry for more than 10 years in every capacity from bussing and food styling to staffing and management. She has since assisted in producing hundreds of events. Her reputation rests on her attention to detail, positive and personable attitude, reliability and ability to solve problems with a smile. She has established strong relationships with suppliers and knows exactly who to talk to get the job done.
Lisa Sew
Senior Associate Producer
