Catersource + The Special Event Schedule 2026
Brand You: Building a Personal Brand That Elevates Your Career in Catering
Melissa Tibben (TPP Pay Success Manager, Total Party Planner)
Location: 404AB
Date: Thursday, March 5
Time: 2:00 pm - 2:45 pm
Pass Type: All Access, Catersource Conference Pass, Combined CS/TSE Conference Pass - Get your pass now!
Track: CS-Leadership & Professional Development
Vault Recording: TBD
Audience Level: Intermediate
Most catering employees think personal branding is only for owners, influencers, or chefs with TV shows. The truth is: everyone already has a personal brand. Every guest you've served, every coworker you've worked with, and every boss you've had already has an impression of you. The real question is – are you in control of it?
In this engaging session, Melissa Tibben will challenge attendees to rethink what personal branding really is and recognize how their daily interactions shape their brand, whether intentional or not. She'll teach practical strategies to align their brand with their goals and their company's mission to stand out, grow their careers, and create new opportunities.
Participants will learn how to identify the brand they already have, refine it authentically, and leverage it to build confidence and advocate for themselves in a competitive industry. This session is ideal for catering staff, managers, and sales team members looking to grow their careers authentically and create a lasting impact within their companies and the catering community.