Charles Banfield of Charles Banfield Consulting emphasizes creativity and innovation in process as well as final product. He transforms challenges into opportunities. Banfield believes, "As an event producer … your biggest asset is your ability to see things with a unique and clever perspective. Knowing your resources. Innovatively stretching budgets. Utilizing basic products and services." Fourteen years of event production demonstrate this resourcefulness.

"His professionalism, creativity, and integrity place him in the rare category of luminaries that others use to benchmark their careers. After having observed literally thousands of event professionals … Charles Banfield is at the very top of this modern profession." Steve Kemble, Steve Kemble Event Design, states.

For a gala of the Los Angeles Philharmonic, budget and venue limitation inspired Banfield to transform the look from previous years by moving the stage, adding some crystals and lowering the existing chandeliers.

Banfield set the premiere for The Count of Monte Cristo for 500 VIPs. When almost double showed up, Banfield went to work clearing an additional 3,000 square feet of storage space and redistributing décor to accommodate the party … as it was going on.

Positive relationships with long-time vendors facilitate his productions. For a birthday party, in only ten days, Banfield arranged for 80 guests, 23 performers, tents, and menu. Custom props, décor linens, and a shoe cake were created in record time. On Sunday, a sudden heat wave required Banfield to find every chiller available.

Banfield continues, "Knowledge of branding and marketing helps focus the drive of production." His production background covers every medium. He's partnered the Muppets with UPS and NASCAR. His role included brainstorming for production of television spots, main press events, destination management, security, media, food and beverage, décor/concept, and wrap party.

"Teamwork comes into play with the support of a fantastic set of amazingly talented vendors and loyal clients!" says Banfield.