The Cliffs Event Team Receives Prestigious CPCE Designation from the National Association for Catering & Events
August 11, 2015
The CPCE designation is the most prestigious and widely respected in the catering and events industry
TRAVELERS REST, SC – Mary Painter and Tabatha Cantrell received the Certified Professional in Catering and Events (CPCE) designation from the National Association for Catering and Events (NACE).
The CPCE is awarded to industry professionals who prove their expertise through a written exam that covers accounting, beverage management, catering services, contracts and agreements, event management, food production, human resources and sales and marketing.
Mary Painter serves as the General Manager for The Cliffs at Glassy, one of the seven luxury communities of The Cliffs. Tabatha Cantrell is the Event Coordinator for The Cliffs at Glassy working side-by-side Painter. Painter and Cantrell are both members of the NACE Greenville chapter. Prior to earning the CPCE certification, The Cliffs Event Team was honored during the NACE Experience! 2015 Conference and Expo taking home two of the top awards: 2015 NACE Award for Best Team Event of the Year and the 2015 NACE Award for Best Social Event Production of the Year. Both awards recognized “50 Shades of Green”, The Cliffs at Glassy 2014 Ladies Member/Guest Golf Tournament.
The National Association for Catering and Events (NACE) recognized The Cliffs Event Team with two top honors during the NACE Experience! 2015 Conference and Expo held in Scottsdale, A.Z. NACE honored The Cliffs with the 2015 NACE Award for Best Team Event of the Year and the 2015 NACE Award for Best Social Event Production of the Year during the organization’s annual Awards Gala. Both awards recognized “50 Shades of Green”, The Cliffs at Glassy 2014 Ladies Member/Guest Golf Tournament.
If you are interested in hosting your next private event at one of The Cliffs’ seven communities, please contact the Event Sales Team at (855) 755-1443 or visit CliffsLiving.com/private-events.
About The Cliffs
The Cliffs is a collection of seven premier, private residential lifestyle communities located between two of America’s top cities for foodies – Greenville, SC and Asheville, NC – and ten minutes from Clemson, SC. The Cliffs hosts a variety of events, including golf outings, weddings, private wine dinners, corporate retreats, business meetings, and other special occasions. The Cliffs Event Team handles every event from the initial planning stages to day-of execution The Cliffs’ seven communities, together, offer more than 50 restaurant and private event venues, including the Glassy Chapel, a non-denominational mountaintop venue sitting 3,200 feet in elevation. A culinary team of innovative Executive Chefs, trained by Michelin Star and James Beard Award winners, provide distinctive dining experiences, including fresh and fascinating dishes made from seasonal, locally sourced ingredients, many of which are sourced from Broken Oak Organic Farm at The Cliffs. The culinary team works with our Certified Sommelier and Certified Wine Specialists to infuse the art of pairing food and wine for a first-class experience. Learn more about The Cliffs’ Private Events online at CliffsLiving.com/private-events.
