NYX MEMBER BUSINESS DIRECTORY The Mystic of NYX is the newest all woman's Mardi Gras Krewe in !

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ARCHITECTURAL/ INTERIOR DESIGN SERVICES

Dru Lamb, Interior Designer ESKEW + DUMEZ + RIPPLE 504-561-8686 Ph www.eskewdumezripple.com Dru Lamb, IIDA, LEED AP is a Louisiana Registered Interior Designer with ESKEW + DUMEZ + RIPPLE which offers a wide range of services, including architecture, master planning and interior design.

Amy Savoie, Interior Designer HMS Architects 1515 Poydras St., Suite 2680 New Orleans, LA 70112 504-636-3449 Ph 504-636-3435 Fax [email protected] www.hmsarchitects.com/projectlist.xml Amy Savoie IIDA, ASID, LEED AP ID+C is a Louisiana Registered Interior Designer with HMS Architects which offers a full range of architectural services including commercial interior design. HMS Architects is a recognized leader in providing sound, creative and enduring design through a collaborative process. We work with clients throughout the country to accomplish creative, sustainable, and innovative building solutions.

Ellen M. Waguespack, Owner/ Principal Axis Design Services 221 MIdway Dr. New Orleans, LA 70123 504-729-8930 Ph [email protected] Ellen M. Waguespack, IIDA is a Louisiana Registered Interior Designer, Project Manager and the owner/Principal of Axis Design Services, offering Interior Design and Architectural Project Management services for commercial and residential projects. She's experienced and prepared to help you realize your vision for a host of project types including Hotels, Restaurants, Retail, Corporate Offices, Medical Facilities, Governmental/ Institutional and even your own home.

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BUSINESS CONSULTING SERVICES

Lydia Glapion-Days IDEAL CONNECTIONS LLC P.O. Box 57881 New Orleans, Louisiana 70157-7881 (504) 442-6628 [email protected] www.IdealConnections.com Ideal Connections LLC is a professional meeting planning company with services ensuring the ultimate networking opportunities. Ideal Connections LLC specializes in managing and coordinating meetings, conferences, conventions, receptions inaugurations and other corporate events. We provide a worry-free venue promoting permanent professional business relationship development and are a federal DBE certified company. In 2009, Lydia Glapion-Days attained her Certified Government Meeting Professional and continues to plan small events for government individuals and entities.

Meg Kinney BAD BABYSITTER PRODUCTIONS 310-913-7900 www.badbabysitterproductions.com A brand new breed consultancy and qualitative research company, strategic insights about brands provided inspired by culture, context and consumer conversation; finds clarity that really matters to create business change. A more modern, more human approach to research is taken at every step: "ethnography meets documentary filmmaking" getting to the human story of your consumer. Clients include Mitsubishi, Sauza Tequila, Robert Mondavi, Jamba Juice, Luna Bar and Essilor.

Julie Willoz WILLOZ CONSULTING 504-723-8997 ph www.willozconsulting.com Willoz Consulting brings you accurate, insightful, and useful professional development and recruiting services. We can help you write your resume, prepare for an interview, and develop a career plan. Additionally we conduct exciting and informative professional workshops. Need a to fill a spot in your company? Willoz Consulting is skilled in sourcing you high quality candidates.

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CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING

Charmaine P. Davis, CPA, CGMA, CICA 1630 Carondelet Street New Orleans, LA 70130 504-304-6405 Main 504-304-6334 Fax [email protected] I am a hands-on leader with experience in financial analysis, accounting, auditing, business consulting, financial and management reporting. Having graduated from the University of Notre Dame with a degree in accounting, Charmaine has accumulated over 24 years of experience in various financial and leadership positions, including running her own firm for 17 years. Services provided by the firm include, monthly accounting, tax preparation, tax problem resolution, payroll services and business consulting services.

Celeste McDonald, CPA Staff Auditor POSTLETWAITE & NETTERVILLE, APAC One Galleria Blvd. Suite 2100 Metairie, LA 70005 504-837-5990 Main; 504-335-3304 Direct: 504.834.3609 Fax [email protected] www.pncpa.com Celeste McDonald, CPA works in the Audit and Assurance Department for Postlethwaite & Netterville, the largest Louisiana based accounting firm. Celeste graduated from The University of Southern Mississippi in 2008 with her Undergraduate degree in Accounting and in 2009 with a Master's of Professional Accountancy. At Postlethwaite & Netterville, Celeste provides a broad range of audit and assurance services to non-profit organizations, governmental entities, financial institutions, and publicly traded corporations (evaluation and testing of internal controls).

ENTERTAINMENT

Jacqueline Alford, Foundation Room Senior Sales Manager FOUNDATION ROOM AT HOUSE OF BLUES 225 Decatur Street New Orleans, LA 70130 504-310-4974 Ph 504.558.0803 Fax [email protected] www.houseofblues.com/neworleans Foundation Room at House of Blues is an upscale dining and nightlife experience that has a membership program with benefits. Benefits include (not limited to): personal concierge service, advance concert notification and ticket purchasing privileges, quarterly member appreciation events with premium hosted bar, discounts on food & beverage, complimentary Gospel Brunch tickets, complimentary concert tickets (with gold membership).

EDUCATION/ TUTORING

Elisabeth Clark TUTORING 6344 Bellaire Drive New Orleans, La 70124 312-375-1455 Ph [email protected] I'm a certified teacher in grades 3-9. I'm certified in Reading, Language Arts, Math, and History. I have a Master's Degree in Education and Special Education from DePaul University. I tutor afterschool and on weekends.

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ELECTRICAL

Barbara Bellaci BELLCO ELECTRIC INC 5300 Janice Avenue Kenner, La 70065 504-455-2355 Locally owned and operated for 35+ years, Bellco Electric is an electrical contractor working on both commercial and residential jobs. “No job is too small, We do all – Our prices won’t shock you!”

EQUESTRIAN

Sandy Simpson SIMPSON’S ARABIANS 504-220-2108 Ph [email protected] Affiliated with: Colthill Crescent Arabians, Folsom, La.

HEALTH AND BEAUTY

Madeline Cox AVON PRODUCTS INDEPENDENT REPRESENTATIVE 504-575-3166 www.yourAvon.com/madelinecox www.tinytillia.com www.mcox.juiceplus.com Madeline has been an Avon Representative since 2003. Some of the product lines are ANEW Skincare and Skin So Soft, as well as make up, body care products and fine and costume jewelry. Fund raising programs are also available to non- profit organizations, which can be customized to a variety of causes.

Barbara Zeringue Hart MARY KAY INDEPENDENT BEAUTY CONSULTANT 504-4166-2726 Cell www.marykay.com/bhart4 Mary Kay Cosmetics products include a full line of cleansing and beauty products. Barbara provides customers with personalized attention and consultations, and products may sampled before purchased. The products delivered to directly customers with a 100% satisfaction guarantee from Mary Kay cosmetics.

Rekitta Peters MA RY KAY INDEPENDENT BEAUTY CONSULTANT 504-201-6965 Office 504-228-0557 Cell [email protected] www.marykay.com/rapeters Mary Kay Cosmetics products consist of a full range of cleansing and beauty products for women and men. Rekitta provides customers with personalized attention and consultants, and products may be sampled before purchased. The products are delivered directly to customers with a 100% satisfaction guarantee from Mary Kay cosmetics.

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GIFTS

Tara Desko, Independent Consultant THIRTY ONE GIFTS 4112 Courtland Dr. Metairie, LA 70002 732-618-0209 [email protected] www.mythirtyone.com/TaraDesko Tara Desko recently became an Independent Consultant for Thirty One, while still maintaining her full time job at Tulane University and she loves it! The products are not only adorable but functional and affordable! Host a party today! I also set up fundraising parties! Email me today!

INSURANCE SERVICES

Joan Akin, Director of Operations MARTIN INSURANCE AGENCY, INC 504-486-6133 Office [email protected] www.martin-agency.com Martin Insurance Agency, Inc. is an independent, full service agency. It is locally owned and has been in continuous operation, in the River Region area, for over 100 years. Martin Agency represents numerous companies, rated A+ or better, and can place coverage for virtually any type of risk.

Rhonda Duvio TWFG INSURANCE SERVICES 2121 N. Causeway Blvd. Suite 226 Metairie, La. 70001 504-371-5211 Office [email protected] www.rickyrogers.com Rhonda is a licensed insurance agent and can help find the best rate for homeowners insurance, as well as flood, umbrella, renters and tenant occupied dwelling insurance needs.

Gemelle Martin Linzy, President MARTIN INSURANCE AGENCY, INC 504-486-6133 Office [email protected] www.martin-agency.com Martin Insurance Agency, Inc. is an independent, full service agency. It is locally owned and has been in continuous operation, in the River Region area, for over 100 years. Martin Agency represents numerous companies, rated A+ or better, and can place coverage for virtually any type of risk.

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LEGAL SERVICES

Lauren E. Checki, Esq. VARADI, HAIR & CHECKI, LLC 650 , Suite 1550 New Orleans, LA 70130 504-684-5200 Ph 504-613-6351 Fax [email protected] www.vhclaw.com Varadi, Hair & Checki, LLC is a Louisiana-based civil litigation law firm, with attorneys licensed to practice in Louisiana, New York and Massachusetts. The firm handles a wide array of civil matters, and Ms. Checki heads up the family law practice group for the firm.

Mary Nell Bennett, Attorney at Law SMITH & FAWER, LLC 201 St. Charles Avenue, Ste. 3702 New Orleans, LA 70170 (504) 525-2200 Office (504) 525-2205 Fax [email protected] www.smithfawer.com Mary Nell Bennett is an attorney at Smith & Fawer, LLC which specializes in civil and criminal litigation in all federal and state courts.

Sean R. Dawson, Attorney At Law VEZINA AND GATTUSO, LLC 401 Weyer Street PO Box 461 Gretna, La. 70054 504-368-5223 Office 504-361-3624 Fax [email protected] The firm handles General Civil Litigation, Successions and Estate Planning, Real Estate Transactions, Collections, Personal Injury and Family Law.

Rachel E. Linzy, Attorney At Law, Partner THE KULLMAN FIRM 1600 Energy Centre 1100 Poydras Street New Orleans, La. 70163 504-596-4192 Office 504-596-4114 Fax [email protected] www.kullmanlaw.com The Kullman Law Firm, a mid-sized management law firm specializing in labor and employment- headquartered in New Orleans, and has offices in Baton Rouge, Jackson, MS, Birmingham and Mobile, Alabama.

Kelly E. Tanner, Attorney At Law VEZINA AND GATTUSO, LLC 401 Weyer Street PO Box 461 Gretna, La. 70054 504-368-5223 Ph 504-361-3624 Fax [email protected] The firm handles General Civil Litigation, Successions and Estate Planning, Real Estate Transactions, Collections, Personal Injury and Family Law. NYX Member Business Directory Page 6 Updated Nov. 1, 2012

PRINTING/ GRAPHICS

Kelly Carpenter, Inside Sales-Baton Rouge Vivid Ink Graphics 5700 Citrus Blvd 11710 Cloverland Ct Metairie, LA 70123 Baton Rouge, LA 70809 504-734-6201 Ph 225-751-7297 Ph 504-734-6206 Fax 225-751-7299 Fax [email protected] www.vividink.com At Vivid Ink Graphics, we specialize in large format digital printing. Our production capabilities include signage, banners, vehicle graphics, exhibits and displays, retail graphics, building wraps and more. We take great pride in helping our clients expand their brand and grow their businesses through printed media. From design to delivery and installation, Vivid Ink works to ensure a quality product tailored to your vision.

TRAVEL SERVICES

Ashley Machen, Owner and Travel Specialist TREASURE TRAVEL New Orleans, LA 1-888-484-2165 Office [email protected] www.TryTreasureTravel.com We can help you with all your travel needs! Vacation packages, hotels for Mardi Gras, group vacations, cruises, etc. We can book any kind of trip, but we specialize in Hawaii, Las Vegas, Honeymoons, and more! We do not charge a fee for our services, AND we can save you time and money! Take the stress out of your travel planning and book with us today!

REAL ESTATE SERVICES

Karen Bradford, Realtor/Consultant KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY 4725 Veterans Memorial Blvd. Metairie, La. 70006 504- 455-0100 Office 504-722-9912 Cell [email protected] http://karenbradford.yourkwagent.com

Gina Murphy, Real Estate Agent WIRTH-MOORE REALTY 3715 New Orleans, LA 70115 504-410-4808 Office 504-218-4188 Fax [email protected] http://www.wirthmoorerealty.com/ We pride ourselves on being available 24/7, dedicated, and most of all, nimble. We know the Greater New Orleans area inside and out. Please call so we may tailor a search for your residential and commercial real estate needs.

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WATER SAFETY

Verna Lee VERNA LEE, CRCP Water Safety Instructor Tulane University Sponsored Projects Administration 1430 Tulane Avenue – EP 15 New Orleans, La. 70112 504-988-6437 Office 504-988-1748 Fax For more information contact Verna- she is a water exercise instructor at Tulane’s Reilly Center and would love to have NYX Sisters join in the fun of water aerobics!

The NYX Business Directory is a self reporting information bank for the purposes of networking and enriching potential business relationships- all information is submitted by NYX members in good standing and accepted as true and factual at the time of submittal.

The Mystic Krewe of NYX, the NYX Board of Directors, Officers and the editor of this Business Directory take no legal liability or responsibility in the way of a recommendation or endorsement, legal or otherwise, of individuals listed in this directory and shall be held harmless in any potential dispute arising from business dealings resultant in the use of this Business Directory by NYX Members or any individuals.

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