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"We do whatever it takes!"
We feel this simple mission statement is what sets the Design Perfect team apart from all the rest. Our experienced staff is professional and organized, yet because "we do whatever it takes" to get the job done, we are also flexible and creative enough to adapt to any situation that may unexpectedly arise.
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Design Perfect, Inc. is the unique concept of husband and wife team Mark and Daina Carter. With their combined areas of expertise, they have created a "One-Stop Event Resource" where any event can come together with catering at its finest, custom event theme decor, Floral Design, event planning, coordination and consultation.
They love what they do, and it shows.
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Mark and Daina Carter |
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Daina Carter
Designer, President CEO |
Design Perfect began in 1993 by Daina Carter as a theme event décor company for both corporate and private sectors in the Seattle Puget Sound region. Daina's natural talent for design and decorating was enhanced with her 1993 degree in Visual Communications from the Art Institute of Seattle.
As the success of Design Perfect event planning and décor grew, clients continually asked Daina to refer a competent and reliable catering company for their decorated events. She found it very difficult to find a caterer that could consistently take the time to coordinate, plan food, consider décor, and handle other subcontracted requirements for a successful event. This is where Design Perfect Too! with Executive Chef Mark Carter entered the picture.
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In 1998, Design Perfect Too! Catering at its Finest was born and Design Perfect was incorporated shortly thereafter. Mark's culinary expertise is backed by nine years of experience with the Seattle Yacht Club, and before that, his experience with the Bellevue Athletic Club and the Bellevue Red Lion Inn. Additionally, Mark's experience is enhanced with his Culinary Associate of Arts Degree earned at Seattle Central College. Mark takes special pride in his attention to detail, using only the freshest ingredients, his creative recipes, and beautiful presentation of what he prepares. Mark is also an expert at the art of Garde Manger.
Not only has the match of Mark and Daina been successful in marriage, their "kindred spirits" reflect the same philosophies about business."Our goal is to never lose site of why we went into business - to offer personable customer service and top quality goods, coupled with the highest quality food and the best possible presentation."
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Mark Carter
Executive Chef, Vice President CEO |
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Tess Alverson
Event Coordinator |
With over 15 years of family owned restaurant experience, Tess has formed a passion for the culinary arts and a love for working with people.
Previously, Tess worked at Tamara Wilson Public Relations where she helped manage restaurant, hospitality and fashion accounts in the Seattle area and organized special client events.
At Design Perfect, Tess will work closely with you to ensure a memorable and seamless event. Her detail oriented and creative nature ensures perfect timing, color schemes and menu selections. Whether it is a special family celebration, or a large cooperate meeting, Tess will coordinate and consult every aspect of your day!
Tess holds a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism / Public Relations from Western Washington University.
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Coming from a corporate restaurant, Bandi knew she wanted to be a part of a small family-like business. Bandi joined Design Perfect in the summer of 2007 as wait staff. Being a reliable, hard working, focused individual she quickly moved through the ranks and was promoted to Director of Catering.
As Director of Catering, Bandi manages wait staff, scheduling employees, annual reviews, hiring and terminations. She maintains human resource files and accounts receivable; tracks paid vacation, medical, simple IRA plans and health cards as well. Bandi truly believes in our company motto, "we do whatever is takes to get the job done!"
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Bandi Williams
Director of Catering |
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With 24 years of restaurant and catering experience, John has formed a lifelong passion for the culinary arts and gourmet food presentation.
Before joining Design Perfect in 2006, John worked for some of the finest restaurants and caterers in Houston and South Florida. There he perfected his talents, not only as a chef, but also in pastry design. While a natural in the kitchen, John also has extensive management experience in both the front, and back of the house.
John graduated from the Culinary Institute of America and has a BA in Photography and Digital Media. |
John Sanderson
Executive Sous Chef |
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Monroe |
When our first office companion Luci passed on, we thought that we didn’t need another feline friend. After all, Luci found her home at Design Perfect as a neglected stray. How can we turn her away? Luci continued to warm our hearts and laps for many years. She is well missed and is a hard act to follow.
We soon found ourselves at the Humane Society interviewing potential candidates. That’s where we found Monroe. We’d like to think it was a mutual decision as she flopped on her back for some belly petting. Monroe, a.k.a Moe Moe, has been with us for 1 year now. She has settled right in to the Design Perfect lifestyle. She greets us at the window every morning, and is a good listener and companion. We think she is just Purrfect!
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