Cindy Patenaude

Cindy Patenaude is an accomplished Meeting, Incentive and Convention Planner with extensive experience in the hospitality and tourism industry. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Hospitality and Tourism Management with an Events emphasis from San Diego State University-California State University and a Certificate in Design (4.0) from Sessions College for Professional Design.

Cindy currently serves as the Regional Director of Operations at ACCESS Destination Services, a leading destination management company, where she oversees the delivery of award-winning event planning and management services throughout North America. Prior to her current role, Cindy had served in several capacities including Senior Program Manager, Program Manager, and Program Coordinator at ACCESS Destination Services.

Before joining ACCESS Destination Services, Cindy held various positions including Program Manager and Registration Coordinator at Cadence Meetings & Incentives, Project Coordinator/Logistics Lead at Professional Event Solutions, Event Director - "Hospitality Lane" at Just In Time Career Fair at San Diego State University, Marketing Manager at 8th Annual Hospitality Job Fair and Career Expo at San Diego State University - Hospitality & Tourism Management, Assistant Meetings Coordinator at RES Seminars, and Front Desk Agent at Grande Colonial.

Cindy's expertise lies in delivering exceptional customer service, creative theme development and execution, transportation logistics, budgeting, and consolidated billing. She believes in and upholds the values of INTEGRITY, RESPECT, TEAMWORK, CUSTOMER SERVICE, and LEADERSHIP in all her endeavors.

Contact Cindy today at cindy.patenaude@accessdmc.com or 619-299-2200 to learn more about ACCESS Destination Services.