Meet the Team

Natoshia, Senior Sales Manager

Natoshia brings over 15 years of event management and sales expertise from esteemed venues like Loews Hotels & Co, Sonesta Hotels, Convene, and JLL (theMART). Leading a diverse array of events – both big and small – she excels in logistics, creative management, and delivering seamless experiences across corporate meetings, weddings, conferences, social events, and trade shows. Renowned for exceptional customer service and adept negotiation skills, Natoshia ensures exceptional and unforgettable events at the Shedd Aquarium. With a commitment to creativity and meticulous planning, she seamlessly executes events of any scale, providing an unforgettable and stress-free experience for her guests in the vibrant culinary landscape of Chicago.

Latanya, Sales Manager

Latanya holds an impressive 26-year journey in the hospitality realm. Renowned for her innovative prowess, she excels in nurturing client bonds and orchestrating seamless event experiences. Latanya’s career is marked by a keen ability to tackle challenges head-on, meticulously track objectives, and foster cross-departmental collaboration for project success.

Formerly, serving as a Catering Sales Manager at Marriott Chicago O’Hare, where she showcased her expertise in perfecting wedding, social, and corporate bookings, all aimed at exceptional guest experiences and budget attainment. Her adept skills and meticulous event oversight consistently surpassed client expectations.

With an unwavering focus on enhancement, collaborative synergy, and maintaining composure under pressure, Latanya is dedicated to crafting unforgettable guest experiences at Shedd Aquarium.