Marcella Caldwell - Distinctive Edge Partners

career accomplishments

Marcella built and scaled an eight-figure events company from the ground up including all operational policies and procedures, team training and development, company marketing and communication materials, sales, contract negotiations, and business relations.

Marcella managed and facilitated the execution of over 400 events per year maximizing productivity and efficiency between several teams of employees, contractors, and vendors from client acquisition to final deliverables.

Due to her unique experience in business operations and organizational leadership within the events industry, Marcella is a sought-after business consultant helping businesses organize their internal operational strategies and procedures to achieve growth and maximum outcomes.

industry expertise

Business Operations | Organizational Leadership | Brand Communication | Events Management | Photography

Marcella Caldwell, Partner, oversees the Events Management Division at Distinctive Edge Partners. As a seasoned executive, with over 15 years of experience in the events management industry, Marcella brings expertise, process, and creativity– enabling clients to create meaningful events– that impact the bottom line.

Leading the events vertical, Marcella works closely with clients throughout the aerospace and defense industry to design custom experiences that build brands, strengthen relationships, and maximize desired outcomes with innovative activations that position clients as leaders within the industry.

With a passion for driving business success, Marcella brings a wealth of experience and expertise to her role. Prior to her position at Distinctive Edge, Marcella served as the Senior Director of Operations at an events management firm. She successfully scaled that firm from its inception as a startup into an 8-figure enterprise. She led the charge building, the process and the team—scaling to over 400 events per year– with an exceptional client rating.

Marcella’s events bring together first-rate speakers and attendees in meaningful ways that effectively highlight each brand’s purpose. Her attention to even the smallest details allows her to create an immersive experience that resonates with her client’s brand identity and ethos—leaving a lasting impression that drives business outcomes. The process and procedures Marcella institutes result in decreased execution time and flawless synergy between internal staff, clients, and vendors—enabling clients to focus on their primary business while producing exceptional events.

Marcella’s innate ability to identify and implement a solid foundation of business practices has helped her build and lead high-performing teams that consistently exceed client expectations. With an unwavering entrepreneurial spirit and a sharp eye for business, Marcella has built and scaled multiple successful businesses within the events and e-commerce industries. Her entrepreneurial mindset and business acumen enable her to quickly adapt to changing market trends, stay ahead of the curve, and continuously drive business success.