Claudia Antony (MyLink500, LION, Top Linked.com)

Current

Principal at AS YOU WISH

Past

Treasurer/Development at Reach Out, NFP
Public Finance at J.P. Morgan Securities Inc.
Assistant Vice President at Fifth Third Bank

Associate then Assistant Vice President at Paribas
Analyst then Assistant Vice President at NBD Bank

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Education

University of Chicago
Loyola University of Chicago

Recommended

3 people have recommended Claudia

Connections

500+ connections

Industry

Events Services

Websites

Claudia Antony (MyLink500, LION, Top Linked.com)’s Summary

Welcome to a world where events are... AS YOU WISH!

AS YOU WISH is a full service event planning company that takes special pride in developing creative and noteworthy events for a broad spectrum of corporate, not-for-profit and social clients.

AS YOU WISH Weddings is under the direction of expert wedding planner, Jane Himmel, and we promise to be creative, responsible and dedicated to our brides and families on their special day.

Chicago Social Brides Fall/Winter 2007 recognized AS YOU WISH as the hot new event planning company in Chicago. Here is what CS Brides says about AS YOU WISH: "From Chicago to Costa Rica, AS YOU WISH promises to take care of ‘the smallest details to the big picture’. As a full service event planning company, AS YOU WISH is highly regarded for its events throughout Chicago.”

The Knot Chicago Fall/Winter 2007 featured AS YOU WISH for hosting their magazine sneak preview party. Here is what The Knot says about AS YOU WISH: "I’m writing to thank you for your stellar performance as the event planner for our Chicago Magazine launch party!! We were incredibly pleased with the party and continue to receive rave reviews from guests. Your enthusiasm, creativity, and attention to detail are paramount."

From start to finish, AS YOU WISH is your partner in every aspect of the event!

Claudia Antony (MyLink500, LION, Top Linked.com)’s Specialties:

Event planning, corporate, social, parties, not-for-profit, fundraisers, full service weddings, day of service weddings, restaurant recommendation.

Claudia Antony (MyLink500, LION, Top Linked.com)’s Experience

Principal

AS YOU WISH

(Privately Held; 1-10 employees; Events Services industry)

2005 — Present (4 years)

After a decade of working in corporate and investment banking, I started my own firm called AS YOU WISH. It is a full service event planning company that takes special pride in developing creative and noteworthy events for a broad spectrum of corporate, social and not-for-profit clients. Our Wedding Division is under the direction of Jane Himmel (jane@asyouwishgroup.com).
Treasurer/Development

Reach Out, NFP

(Non-Profit Organization Management industry)

2003 — December 2008 (5 years)

Reach Out is committed to having a minimum of three fundraising events each fiscal year and donating the funds to a worthy not-for-profit organization committed to helping victims of domestic violence in Chicagoland. Please visit the website at www.reachoutchicago.org.
Public Finance

J.P. Morgan Securities Inc.

(Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; Capital Markets industry)

2003 — 2005 (2 years)

Originator of tax-exempt bonds for higher education and not-for-profit clients across the U.S.
Assistant Vice President

Fifth Third Bank

(Public Company; Banking industry)

2001 — 2003 (2 years)

Public finance banker to the not-for-profit sector.
Associate then Assistant Vice President

Paribas

(Investment Banking industry)

1998 — 2001 (3 years)

Junior banker specializing the general corporate debt.
Analyst then Assistant Vice President

NBD Bank

(Consumer Services industry)

1994 — 1998 (4 years)

Commercial banking trainee and then junior banker in the small business division.

Claudia Antony (MyLink500, LION, Top Linked.com)’s Education

University of Chicago

MBA , Economics & International Business , 1997 — 2000
Loyola University of Chicago

BBA , Finance , 1990 — 1994

Minors in German and political science.

Activities and Societies:

President - Dean's Advisory Council, Co-Captain - Debate Team, President - Beta Gamma Sigma, Alpha Sigma Nu

Additional Information

Claudia Antony (MyLink500, LION, Top Linked.com)’s Websites:

Claudia Antony (MyLink500, LION, Top Linked.com)’s Interests:

Travel, wine, scuba diving, politics, networking, food!

Claudia Antony (MyLink500, LION, Top Linked.com)’s Groups:

Professional Organizations:
- Association of Bridal Consultants (ABC)
- International Special Events Society (ISES)
- Ordained Minister by the Universal Life Church
- Ladies in the Hospitality Industry (LHI)
- Chicago Hospitality Group (CHG)
- The University of Chicago GSB Alumni Club
- Loyola University Chicago Alumni Club
- Dinner Roundtable (DR)