About Nicole V. Bennett, Perry Consulting

Nicole’s professional experience in the meeting/event planning field spans over two decades. Nicole began her professional event planning career while working as a Program Specialist for Girl Scouts in 1995.  

But long before that Nicole was learning the tricks of the trade (unbeknownst to her) alongside her mother who planned fundraising events in Los Angeles. Her mom planned large fundraisers, comedy nights, 10K run/walk, community harvest festival and more – she did all this on a volunteer basis. Nicole always thought her mom should open her own business, but her mom came from an era where you worked for the same company for 25 years, got your gold watch and retired. So, in 2001 Nicole started Perry Consulting LLC inspired to show her mom what was possible. 

Along the way Nicole worked at Loyola Marymount University as the Senior Human Resources Trainer, designing and facilitating professional development workshops for LMU employees, facilitating various campus department retreats and creating customized workshops based on departmental needs. But in 2006 when she got married and moved to the Valley of the Sun she was determined to devote her energies to her business full time. She has never looked back and never worked for someone else since.

Nicole has a B.A. in Psychology and a Certificate in Business Administration and Management from Loyola Marymount University. Nicole is also a trained Dispute Resolution Act mediator (training received from Loyola Law School).  Nicole continues her education by reading trade publications, attending seminars, workshops and conferences including, The International Live Event Association Conference and Trade Show (which has a four day educational program).

Perry Consulting is proud to be included in the Phoenix Business Journal’s Book of Lists (for 13 years) as a Top Meeting & Event Planning company!

Anna Aja is a third generation auctioneer with a passion for helping non-profits reach their maximum earning potential. As a graduate of the University of Arizona and Mendenhall School of Auctioneering Anna utilizes her education and her honest and heartfelt approach to assist each client in reaching their goals. Anna is known for being a dynamic and high energy auctioneer in addition to being a passionate storyteller. Anna does 50 non-profit fundraising galas per year helping Arizona non-profits to raise millions of dollars year after year.