Administrative Assistant / Junior Event Planner

Emily

Emily Ohnstad fell in love with New York City on a trip from North Carolina with her competitive dance company when she was twelve. This dream solidified when she won an opportunity to dance in the Macy’s Day parade during High School. Her college dorm room was decorated with cityscapes. Upon graduation in 2008, Emily acted upon her life long dream and moved to New York City in search of her destiny. Graduating from the University of South Carolina with a BA in Public Relations, Emily Ohnstad brings to Penta extensive leadership experience and an entrepreneurial spirit. While in college, Emily owned and operated her own Jazzercise franchise as well as worked as the event planner for her apartment complex. While holding this position she planned mixing and holiday events for students as well as charitable events for the community. Emily is determined and courageous, never letting the word “impossible” enter her mind. She is goal oriented and possesses strong social skills allowing her to work with clients of all backgrounds and in broad range of professional environments. Her positive attitude and ability to think creatively fits into the Penta mission statement to create custom events matching with the clients’ own philosophy and image.