Today we’d like to introduce you to Adrienne Ruff.
Through hard work and determination, Adrienne established herself as a well-respected and high performing entrepreneur early in her career. She has practiced as a Financial Analyst for Morgan Stanley Wealth Management for nearly seven years.
Passionate about design and a creative at heart, Adrienne owns and operates a successful event decor and design company Adrienne Ruff Event Co. Ltd, in September 2016 Adrienne resigned from Corporate America to pursue her dreams of becoming a full-time business owner.
In April 2017, Adrienne was featured in “Ready Magazine” as a Columbus Hidden Gem for her Event design, as well as being a panelist for several women in business events such as Black Career Women’s Network and Ohio University Unified Sisters Organization, MAO Brand, just to name a few. As well as co-hosting the 2017 Barack Obama Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award Ceremony in Columbus, Ohio.
In February 2018, Adrienne was featured in “Being Your Best with Joi” Magazine as 1 out of 2 “Ohio Female Influencers who is leaving her mark on the world.” In June 2018, Adrienne made her big screen debut being featured on “Fox TV – Good Day Columbus”, discussing party planning on a budget, as well as being a panelist at JP Morgan Chase are some of her 2018 highlights just to name a few.
March 2019, Adrienne was honored & awarded by the Ohio Defense Logistics Agency as a Visionary Women Shaping the Future.
Ever committed to her professional ventures, Adrienne’s go-getter attitude has seen her still find time to give back to the community. Founding “SHE is Visionary” 501 c3 nonprofit organization in 2015, a social support group dedicated to empowering women in business, she has demonstrated her commitment to helping others succeed. Adrienne has hosted several successful women’s empowerment events through her organization and has since formulated “Women en Blanc” empowerment brunches under the “SHE is Visionary” Brand.
Adrienne is a believer in Women Working Together and supporting each other to reach new heights within their personal and professional career.
Overall, has it been relatively smooth? If not, what were some of the struggles along the way?
It has been a Journey of ups and down and highs and lows. I have found it is part of the process of being successful. I don’t necessarily see it as a struggle but as a challenge. I have found it challenging to tap into different markets and demographics, however, I have found that you have to consistently penetrate those markets and consistently show up to get noticed.
If you are passionate in your craft, opportunities will come as long as you are consistent and authentic with your brand. Accept the challenges and continue to push yourself outside of your comfort zone and expose yourself to new experiences.
Please tell us more about what you do, what you are currently focused on and most proud of.
I am a full-time event designer, stylist, and planner. I specialize in Event decor, which I absolutely love. I started out my career designing dessert tablescapes to create a lane for myself, at the time I saw the need for it in my city. I quickly got noticed as the go-to “sweets table” designer, after a couple of years of consistency other opportunities were presented to me to further my career into full-service event planning. I do all types of events from social to corporate however not weddings.
Do you recommend any apps, books or podcasts that have been helpful to you?
Favorite Books: Instinct, love Honeybook, Trello, and Canva are my go-to apps.
Contact Info:
- Website: www.adrienneruffeventco.com
- Phone: 6142199041
- Email: booking@adrienneruffeventco.com
- Instagram: adrienneruffeventco
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/adrienneruffeventco/
Image Credit:
Jehan Inc.
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