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Tara Melvin

For over 17 years, Tara Melvin has been the creative engine and leader of Perfect Planning Events, an all-inclusive boutique event planning firm creating luxe lifestyle events with a highly personalized touch.  She has been characterized as a Creative Entrepreneur Warrior and the Olivia Pope of Events.  In 2015, Tara created an educational platform for creative entrepreneurs, The Signature CEO Conference (TSCEO).  TSCEO is curated to cultivate the CEO mindset of Creative Entrepreneurs who are innovators and exemplify keen business savvy to unite and discover great content to be exceptional leaders, excel at business acumen, expand their professional network to build genuine relationships, and to reach their highest potential in the world of business and entrepreneurship!  In 2020, Tara created history by becoming the Founder & President of the first ever non-profit association in the wedding and events industry for Black-Owned businesses, The National Society of Black Wedding & Event Professionals (NSBWEP).  NSBWEP serves as a reputable foundation and resource in the industry for networking, creating change, and education for Black wedding and event professionals.

 Tara is active within the creative industry serving as:

As an Industry Professional, Tara has an esteemed reputation as an industry leader and innovator who exemplifies boldness to breaking boundaries, champions for the professional growth of others in the industry and galvanizes to create a positive impact for the industry.