Wendy Salt, Director of Special Events

Wendy joins the Hayes and Associates team from a catering background. A qualified Cordon Bleu Chef, she spent 12 years in the catering industry working in a variety of capacities, most recently for Lawrence Graham, a London law firm, where she managed all the catering and special event needs of the 50 partners and 300 staff.

Since joining Hayes and Associates in 2006, Wendy has been involved in an extensive selection of projects in varying capacities. Most recently, as Account Executive, she has worked on the logistics for the annual USO Gala. Program participants included Admiral Michael Mullen, USN, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and The Honorable William J. Lynn III, Deputy Secretary of Defense. The event attracted 1,000 guests including a large number of senior military and members of congress.

For the past three years Wendy has been involved with the National Defense University Foundation’s American Patriot Award Gala. Most recently honoring General David H. Petraeus, USA and the Extraordinary Men and Women of Central Command where she worked alongside the H&A media department to incorporate within the program a live feed to the troops in Iraq.

Other projects Wendy has played a pivotal logistical role in during the past year include; The Center for Global Development’s Embassy Progressive Dinner which was hosted by the Embassy of Italy, The Canadian Ambassador’s Residence and the Brazilian Ambassador’s Residence; Military Times 9th Annual Service Members of the Year Awards Ceremony; The U.S. Army Women’s Foundation Army Women in Transition Symposium and Hall of Fame Luncheon, where General George W. Casey, USA, Chief of Staff of the U.S. Army gave the keynote address, the Mardi Gras Kings Luncheon and the GE/NBCU Inaugural Brunch celebrating the 2009 Inauguration of President Barack Obama.

Past events include the National Museum of American History’s Grand Reopening Festival, the 60th Anniversary Reception for Meet the Press, the Gala Opening of the American Soldier Photographic Exhibit, Kikkoman’s A Golden Heritage 50th Anniversary Gala Celebration and the CARE “I am Powerful” Reunion and Retreat amongst many others.

In addition to her long standing clients, for 2010 Wendy is excited to be representing H&A as they collaborate for the 18th consecutive year with the March of Dimes to produce their annual Washington, DC Gourmet Gala.

Wendy was born and educated in the United Kingdom but spent her childhood in South America , West Africa, and South Yemen following her father in his role as a British Diplomat. Her catering career allowed her to travel extensively throughout Europe until 1999 when her husband’s career brought her to the US. They, along with their three children, have now made Falls Church, VA their home.

Contact Wendy Salt : wsalt@hayespr.com