MAXevent
Creative Consultants & Coaches
Melissa Cossette | she/her/hers
💌: melissa@maxeventconsulting.com
☎️: 781.269.1076
Website: MAXeventConsulting.com
Instagram: MAXeventofficial
Facebook: MAXeventofficial
LinkedIn: Melissa Cossette
📍East Walpole, Massachusetts | Remote ✅ (via Zoom!)
A little about Melissa…
An event planning strategist and expert driven by a passion for empowering women to launch and grow stand-out businesses in the event planning industry, Melissa Cossette has dedicated over two decades of her career to crafting extraordinary experiences.
Renowned for orchestrating unforgettable occasions, Melissa has masterfully produced hundreds of high-profile gatherings, including social celebrations, weddings of all sizes, corporate events, and galas featuring celebrities and local dignitaries. Her creativity, commitment to excellence, and attention to detail have made her a highly sought-after and recommended expert, showcasing her ability to convey purpose and mission through every occasion.
As the founder of MAXevent, Melissa pioneered a platform designed to empower entrepreneurs to launch and grow businesses in the event planning industry.
The MAXevent Business Builder Academy offers mentorship, training, and personalized coaching, specifically for women making mid-career transitions into entrepreneurship. The Academy provides a comprehensive blueprint for success, equipping new entrepreneurs with the tools they need to leave unfulfilling careers behind and create a vibrant life of freedom and flexibility in their second act.
Melissa’s mission is to empower established, mature women to embrace their entrepreneurial spirit while bringing resilience, problem-solving abilities, and diverse skill sets to the table. Her vision is a world where every gathering is a celebration of creativity, connection, and purpose—and through MAXevent, she’s making it happen.
Certifications
CPCE - Certified Professional in Catering and Events (National Association of Catering & Events)
Entrepreneurship Grad School (Beta Blox)
Coaching Skills for Managers Specialization (UC Davis Online)
The Science of Wellbeing Certification (Yale University Online)
ServSafe Food Protection Managers Certification (National Restaurant Assoc)
ServSafe Alcohol Safety Certification (NRA)
Crowd Control Certification (State of RI)
BA Psychology - Boston University
Testimonials
Working alongside Melissa is energizing and uplifting! She asks the right questions and offers excellent mentorship to get your business going. I highly recommend coaching with Melissa to get a solid foundation for your event planning business. You will not be disappointed! I have been able to develop my business idea within a short time with Melissa's help. Her expertise shines through easily during our coaching sessions together and she freely shares her knowledge of vendors and tips/tricks of the trade. You will find definite value working with her in any capacity. - Shana Seidenberg
So glad I was put in contact with Melissa through a fellow business acquaintance! Melissa is so knowledgeable and insightful when it comes to the arena of the event planning business. She was so relatable and confident in her abilities to explain various aspects of the industry. I left the call with more confidence in my abilities as an entrepreneur and where to navigate my entrepreneurial journey thanks to Melissa's help. I would highly recommend anyone looking to get into event planning or entrepreneurship around event industry to definitely book a call with Melissa it's exactly what I needed and will be working with her in the near future! Thank you Melissa of MAXevent truly appreciate you taking the time to meet with me! - April Danielson
Melissa is a great asset in the event planning industry. After 20 years of planning, she now shares her knowledge and expertise so that others can be just as proficient in planning. Her ability to teach and mentor those entering the industry as well as those already entered is easy to understand and helps to fill in the gaps one may have when forming steps to success. If you are starting your own business utilizing Melissa will motivate and encourage you as well as help you create a system to optimize your time and your resources. I highly recommend working with Melissa if you are looking to start your business or if you are looking to refine it. Initially we were coworkers and now we are friends as well and I am proud of what she has accomplished and hope to see others benefit from her and what she has to offer our industry. - Charlene DeLuca