Rachelle Stone, DMCP
Partner/VP of Sales & Marketing
Rachelle Stone has over 19 years experience in the Specia Events and Destination Management field. Beginning in 1989, armed with a degree in Recreation Management, she joined an Orlando-based Recreation Management firm for ....read more

Jim Post
Partner/VP of Operations
Jim Post started his career in the newly-developed "Destination Market" of Miami in the early 80s. Jim's expertise ranges from ground transportation, tours and spousal activities...read more

Annie Kelly-Cohen
Partner/VP of Finance
Annie Kelly-Cohen, our VP of Finance, was formerly a part of MiniBar North America and Executive Controller for the Hollywood Beach Hilton Hotel. Annie handles all aspects of the financial nature of our business,...read more

Mark Howard, CMP, DMCP
Sr. Sales Manager
Mark, graduated from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in 1992 with a BA in Communications and Marketing. During his college years, he was selected to work with the Walt Disney Company and General Motors Corporation,...read more

Cristina Metianu, DMCP
Sr. Program Manager
Cristina joined the Advantage family in 2002 after completing her Public Relations and Travel and Tourism degree at the University of Florida....read more

Sergio Landa, DMCP
Program Manager
Sergio Landa's previous seven years experience with Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines’ sales department and his years of experience as part of the Operations Team at ADMS...read more

Giovanna Lobo, DMCP
Program Manager
Giovanna joined the Advantage team as a Program Manager after being out in the field as senior lead staff for over four years. Her attention to detail and logistics, as well as her commitment to quality work...read more

Brenda Parker, CMP, DMCP
Program Manager
Brenda Parker, is a member of our Operations team and brings with her a wealth of knowledge acquired after 12 years in the industry which brought her to the Caribbean,....read more

Carlos Valdes, DMCP
Program Manager
Carlos Valdes has been in the Hospitality Industry for over 25 years. He has worked in all aspects of Destination Management including travel staff, ...read more

Valeria Suarez
Office Manager
Valeria comes to us from the prestigious Fontainebleau, where she held positions in both the Food and Beverage and Room Operations Divisions. Valeria worked with guests as part of the Management teams...read more

Gad Cuenin
Production Manager
Born in France in the Loire Valley, Gad Cuenin holds degrees in both horticulture and botany. His life experiences have brought him to work around the globe ....read more

Alex Velandia
Production Apprentice
Alex is the apprentice to our production mastermind, Gad. Both of them are behind all the props and specialty décor for our simple to sensational theme parties!...read more

Gerardo “Joe” Vazquez
Head Floral Designer
Joe is the creative genius who produces the exquisitely beautiful centerpieces and floral arrangements for all of our functions. With over 30-years experience with Floral arrangements and designs, Joe has worked with various top floral designers...read more

Lani Rodriguez
Accounting Associate
Lani, a South Florida native and the newest addition to the Advantage team since 2006. She brings her bean-counting skills to the accounting departments activities...read more

Tanya Ho-Sang
Lead Field Staff
Tanya has led most of Advantage’s programs since our business doors opened in 1998 and has been a part of the special event industry for over...read more

Suzane Theodore
Operations Associate
Suzane, originally from New York City, brings under her belt over 13 years of Transportation and logistics experience. Since her move to Miami....read more

Aileen Calero
Operations Associate
Aileen holds a degree in Hospitality Travel & Tourism, and is a certified Wedding Planner. She is bilingual and has over 7 years of Customer Service and Sales experience. ...read more