Shannon Cousineau

Email: ShannonC@strategicsiteselection.com

Language spoken: English

Shannon joins the Team with over 15 years of experience in the Hospitality Industry. She has worked primarily in sales and planning, but also has experience in event office management.

Previous clients rave about Shannon's attention to detail and timely management of events. Having worked in both an operational setting and office setting, she has an ability to comprehend both the event experience from the front of house and back of house perspective. Shannon is truly passionate about the client experience and relations and likes to make sure no detail is missed in the planning process.

Outside of the office, Shannon enjoys spending time with her two children. She can often be found at a hockey rink enjoying a warm beverage.

What keeps you motivated and optimistic? 

Easy, my kids. My kids are what motivate me to get out of bed every day. They keep me on my toes with running the household, cooking nutritious meals, keeping up-to-date on my elementary and high school course knowledge, and being their personal Uber driver to their hockey practices and games. We always try as a family to see the positive in all situations. We stay connected and can organically push each other to be better, and always ensure we are having fun.

What is your passion/fav item/past time? 

Hockey! In my family, we eat, sleep, and breathe hockey. Hockey gives us structure, discipline, socialization, and experiences. The friendships we have made through hockey have rooted us in Waterloo. I adore watching my kids and their teammates thrive both on and off the ice and can't imagine what life would look like without this sport in our day-to-day lives.

You’re leaving tomorrow on a jet plane; where are you going, and who are you bringing? 

I have a HUGE bucket list, but Italy is at the top! I want to see the Colosseum in Rome, take a gondola ride in Venice, toss a coin into the Trevi Fountain, see the ruins of Pompeii and swim in the Almalfi Coast to name a few items. Of course, I wouldn't want to experience any of this without my family. We are all about "experiences" and "making memories" together, and Italy provides something for all of us.

What do you hope clients say about you?

I hope they say that I am organized, knowledgeable, genuine, reply timely, and truly care about them and their needs in sourcing.