WASHINGTON, DC – Elizabeth Makkai joins the Showcall Team in its Washington, DC Office. Makkai will focus her activities on generating new business in Showcall’s corporate, association and sporting sectors. Additionally, she will round out Showcall’s operational and major project management efforts. Showcall Inc. provides turnkey production services on an international basis for events such as Papal Visits, Summits, White House Conferences, Fortune 100 companies, associations, and national entertainment.
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WASHINGTON, DC – Showcall announces the addition of Elizabeth Makkai to the Showcall Team in its Washington, DC Office.
A DC-based event professional since early 2003, Elizabeth Makkai’s experience in the event world ranges from designing and project managing large format structure, tenting, staging and rental supplies for some of the most complex events in Washington, DC and beyond. With a background that couples designing and implementing scenic and decorative elements with the planning and execution of detailed logistical installations for outdoor events, Makkai brings a unique and varied level of technical and practical expertise to Showcall.
Makkai’s critical role in events such as the 2005 Celebration of Freedom Concert for President George W. Bush, multiple International, US hosted Summits in both Washington, DC and Pittsburgh, PA and the Library of Congress’ National Book Festival, provides her with a diverse background that when coupled with her superior customer service skills, make her an invaluable asset to Showcall’s clients.
A native of Tucson, AZ, Makkai attended the University of Arizona before moving East to Washington. Ten years of experience in hospitality management led her to event management and a career which includes employment with Select Event Rentals and Hargrove, Inc. before finally landing at Showcall.
Makkai will focus her activities on generating new business in Showcall’s corporate, association and sporting sectors. Additionally, she will round out Showcall’s operational and major project management efforts.
“Elizabeth is the perfect addition to Showcall at this stage of our growth. She brings a great deal of experience in managing high profile events as well as a variety of relationships to our team that will expand our customer base and bandwidth as a company. Most importantly, Elizabeth shares our commitment to excellence and our dedication to customer service. We are thrilled to have her on board.” says Ajay Patil, Showcall president and founding partner.
Showcall Inc. was founded in 2001 by Ajay R. Patil and A. Blayne Candy. Since that time, Showcall has provided turnkey production services on an international basis for Papal Visits, Summits, White House Conferences, Fortune 100 companies, associations, and national entertainment.
