Team of Experts

We recognize that for you to be successful, you need support

At Hyatt, we know that fully supported planners make for a seamless event experience. That’s why we provide extensive support for whatever kind of event you’re planning.

Lola Balulis Jones, CMP

Director, Event Planning

Guided by the ethos of Southern hospitality, Lola stands at the helm of our team as the Director of Event Planning. Overseeing a dynamic group of event planning professionals, Lola orchestrates seamless event execution with a keen eye for detail and innovation. With a strategic mindset, she pioneers creative event planning approaches, crafting captivating experiences that surprise and delight.

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Team of Experts

Samantha Ellyn

Associate Director, Event Planning

With 20 years of experience, Samantha is able to provide an expert level of assistance to meeting planners to ensure successful events.

Marissa Elliott

Senior Event Planning Manager

With more than 5 years of experience at Hyatt, Marissa has an eye for detail and creativity. She will work through the logistics to provide a seamless event experience.

Andie Golden

Event Planning Manager

Andie is a dedicated and passionate Event Planning Manager, skilled in connecting and working with planners to turn their event program visions into reality.

Sarah Noble

Event Planning Manager

As an experienced venue manager having facilitated hundreds of events, Sarah demonstrates exceptional precision met with thoughtful consideration of the guest experience to deliver true hospitality.

Mary Smith

Programming Event Manager

Combining years of immersive hospitality experience with an unwavering passion, Mary brings a fresh perspective to event management, infusing every occasion with meticulous care and genuine enthusiasm.

Jessica Sorrells

Event Planning Manager - Social Events

Through careful planning and a keen eye for detail, Jessica specializes in crafting extraordinary and memorable celebrations that go above and beyond all expectations.

Kelly Schlupp

Event Planning Manager - Social Events

As an experienced and passionate Event Manager, Kelly enjoys working closely with clients to curate unique and memorable celebrations.

Joe Evangelista

Assistant Director of Banquets

Joe embraces both the vision and onsite needs of our clients with his passion to execute successful events. He has over 20 years of event management experience, with the last five years on our team at Wild Dunes Resort.

Bradley Howell

Pastry Sous Chef

Chef Bradley has a strong passion for flavor and creativity while delighting the guest. He has been with Hyatt for over 10 years.

Preston Taegar

Event Concierge

Preston has a passion for events and is dedicated to crafting unforgettable experiences. Your dream event is his mission!

Chris Steger

Event Concierge

An experienced event concierge with a passion for crafting unforgettable moments. Chris is adept at turning visions into reality, making every event extraordinary!

PREFERRED VENDORS

We’ve established a partnership with these vendors that have a proven track record of working with our hotel and customers to deliver successful events. We’ve done the research and put them to the test, so you don’t have to!

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Pinnacle Live

Event Production/Audio Visual

Pinnacle Live is a company focused on providing exceptional customer service and AV production. Flexible pricing and innovative selling strategies, combined with extensive experience and technical expertise is the reason that Pinnacle Live is the selected on-site audiovisual partner for Wild Dunes Resort.

Contact:

Katie Regan| Reginal Sales Manager
Tel: (434)-222-4334
Email: kathryn.regan@pinnaclelive.com

Contact:

Stu Morris| Director of Audio Visual
Tel: (843) 737-3879
Email: stuart.morris@pinnaclelive.com

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Destination South Meetings + Events

Destination Management

Destination South Meetings + Events is the leading, fully accredited powerhouse of destination management, event production and meeting management in the virtual, hybrid and in-person environments.

Account Manager: Kate Jeffords, DMCP

Tel: 854-900-2123

Email: katej@destinationsouth.com

Coastal Limousine of Charleston

Transportation Services

Charleston’s finest hotels, golf resorts and conference charters, as well as wedding and event planners rely on Coastal Limousine of Charleston for their timeliness, efficiency and quality of luxury transportation service.

Tel: 843.501.2777

Email: reservations@coastallimocharleston.com

Snyder Event Rentals

Event Rentals and Tenting

Elevate your events with Snyder's premium rentals and create unforgettable memories for your guests and attendees.

Tel: 843-766-3366

Email: info@snyderevents.com

CC Bloom

Floral Event Decor

At CC BLOOM, the goal is to deliver happiness & lasting impression to any event or occasion.

Tel: 843-847-7996

Email: info@ccbloomflorals.com