If you have ever wondered how those perfect wedding receptions or well-executed convention dinners you attend have been planned, you can thank the hard-working event planner who made it possible.

The business offers planning and design services for a wide range of personal, corporate and political events.

Q. I’m currently a college student who volunteers with several different charities. The last couple of years, I have helped out with a local Relay for Life. I’ve gradually taken on more responsibility ...

Angela Hatem planned events like fireworks shows, A-list concerts, and block parties for 20 years. She's dealt with everything from missing children and angry celebrities to damaged art in a museum.