Tess M. Vismale

Event Rescuer – I am the superhero on the day of your event.

Hi, I’m Tess 👋🏿. #EventProfs call me to rescue their events at the ninth hour.

Early technology adopter in the Events space: Digital Events Certified since 2013, spent countless hours troubleshooting, supporting & educating people on their tech (software, hardware, tech stack setup).

MY WHY
As a kid, I followed my sister, a master cosmetologist for a major hair care company, on the road as she designed tradeshow experiences. The backstage logistics; working with models & A/V teams; the rush of managing the chaos. I caught the events “bug” – and haven’t looked back since.
Eventually, I joined Macy’s Special Events doing fashion show production - a wonderful first step.

MY WHAT
Proudly now count 25+ years’ experience in event planning, production & technology. After being one of the earliest adopters of tech in the Events world, I began supporting people in the Events world through event tech training, ideation & execution.

MY HOW
My superpower is doing last-minute drop-ins for tech support & tech management on the day of an event, large or small.

After running events at Spelman College (500,000+ attendees), I spent the last 10+ years at TEDxAtlanta as a Stage Manager. Went on to build & launch iSocialExecution, an event rescue & execution firm, with the guidance of my mentor, Dahlia El Gazzar. iSocialx was built to help event planners with technology & event production support when they need it most.

Event professionals are like family to me – and I’m always ready to support the family.

HONORS & MENTIONS:
2023 Inaugural Tech Women of Impact Award
Judge, Event Technology Awards, 2019-2021
Fellowship Recipient, Invest Atlanta & The Rockefeller Foundation, 2021
Named a “Meetings Trendsetter 2014” by Meetings Focus Magazine
Shining Star Award (GaMPI), 2013
Phenomenal Speaker Award, American Business Women’s Association, 2012

SERVICES:
🖥 Event technology advising & education
🦸🏾 Event Rescue: drop-in day-of events to ensure smooth event rollout & tech support
💭 Ideation, consulting & helping you rethink your event in a new way
🎧 Virtual event facilitation & voiceover
🎤 Public speaking & thought leadership

CLIENTS:
🤹‍♀️In-house planners & producers at private organizations, trade associations, academic institutions & event management firms

THINGS I LOVE:
💚 Diversity & inclusion in the Events world
🎤 Voiceover work, panels & public speaking
💻 LinkedIn Profile branding – helping people shine & pop online
🎧 Podcasting at “The Event Tech Pull Up” Podcast