Marie Platowski, General Manager & Director of Sales
Marie Platowski carries with her over fifteen years of experience in the Executive Suite Industry. Serving in the past as Director of Sales, General Manager and VP of Sales, she brings a long education and history of vast transactional and real estate management skills, coupled with extensive experience in the high-performance telecommunications industry with a proven ability to increase sales and obtain premium prices. Marie has a BS in Legal Administration, and graduated Magna Cum Laude, from Loyola University.
For over nine years Marie was responsible for all marketing and sales for over 200 individual private offices and managed the day-to-day management of three Executive Office Suite Centers. She is responsible for achievement of 98% occupancy rate at all three centers. In addition, Marie developed and implemented strategies for local promotions, developed and promoted advertising positioning and strategies, and conducted corporate publicity interviews with the Wall Street Journal, and the Chicago Tribune.
Stephanie Wilkins , Client Relations Manager
Stephanie Wilkins graduated from Columbia College in May of 2008. Stephanie’s commitment to her clients is evidenced by her warm relationship with the Business Network Center tenants and guests and has earned the title she currently holds of Client Relations Manager. Stephanie’s ability to problem solve and her well-organized style of management has helped Business Network Center build, maintain and grow intensive customer relationships across multiple industries. Her mastery of client’s needs and time management has enabled her to implement more efficient office systems and procedures. Stephanie’s computer skills and breadth of knowledge in various computer software programs offers the Business Network Center clientele an opportunity for further marketing and professional exposure.
Merideth Cornett, Switchboard Receptionist
Meredith Cornett has recently earned her Bachelor's Degree in English Literature at DePaul University in Chicago. During her undergraduate career, Meredith served the DePaul community for over three years. She co-founded Spectrum DePaul, a group that specializes in cultural issues and advocates diversity on campus. She was the secretary for that group during its first year at DePaul, then later went on to become the organization's president. She served on Spectrum's Executive Board for two years. During her senior year, she served as an editor for Thresholds, DePaul University's annual literary magazine.
Giulio Bruni, Director of IT
Giulio Bruni has over 12 years of hand on experience in the IT and Telecommunications industry. Giulio's philosophy is just getting the job done is not enough. We want our clients to understand, in non-technical terms, their options and the service they are getting. Our mentality is simple. If your IT setup is not INCREASING your productivity, its not the right setup for you. When we say we strive to find the "right solution" for our clients, we also mean the most productive and cost effective.
Rob Paton, Facilities Manager
Well-rounded building maintenance professional with over ten years of experience. Rob provides hands on overall maintenance with an emphasis on renovation and restoration. Has consistent satisfactory feedback from building tenants due to quality and timely completion of projects. Business Network Center is proud to have Rob on our team after he received an honorable discharge from the United States Marine Corps. Corporal E-4.