The Hawai‘i Convention Center is pleased to welcome Dianne Javier as Director of Events, Vikram Hermon as Director of Food & Beverage, and Janice Kamemoto as Associate Director of Events.

Javier has nearly two decades of experience in event operations and venue management, working closely with clients and vendors to oversee facility requirements and regulations, as well as event safety. She most recently served as the Assistant Director of Event Services at the San Diego Convention Center, where she previously held roles as Senior Event Manager and Event Manager/Coordinator. In her 18 years there, she assisted with department operations and provided strategic support, including strengthening client relationships, executing events and driving net revenue growth. Javier earned a bachelor’s degree in sports management from the Indiana Institute of Technology and attended the International Association of Venue Managers (IAVM) Venue Management School. She is an IAVM Certified Venue Professional, committee member and scholarship recipient.

As the Center’s Director of Events, Javier oversees the daily operations and functions of the Events and Facilities Departments, setting strategies and ensuring high-quality client service. She also serves as the principal liaison for event needs and manages logistics for high-profile events.

Hermon has more than 15 years of hospitality experience, most recently serving as Assistant General Manager of Food and Beverage at the Kentucky International Convention Center, where he developed strategies to increase efficiency and revenue.

He previously served as Director of Banquets at the Omni Louisville Hotel in Louisville, Ky., and as Banquet Manager at the Hilton Minneapolis. He has created exceptional dining experiences at numerous high-profile events, such as Super Bowl 2018 and the NCAA Final Four championship and served prestigious guests such as President Barack Obama. He also worked in food and beverage at hotels and restaurants in South Carolina and Illinois.

Hermon earned a bachelor’s degree in hospitality services from Kendall College in Chicago. As Director of Food & Beverage at the Center, he oversees food and beverage operations and staff.

Kamemoto has nearly two decades of experience in sales, event management, hospitality and operations in Hawai‘i. She most recently served as the Operations and Guest Experience Manager for YMT Vacations, where she negotiated supplier contracts, conducted tour operator training, increased revenue, and managed tour logistics.

She previously served as the Tourism and Guest Services Manager at Ala Moana Center, and in several sales and events roles at the Hawai‘i Convention Center. She holds a bachelor’s degree in mathematics from the University of Hawai‘i at Manoa.

“With decades of combined events and hospitality experience, Dianne, Vikram and Janice will greatly enhance the guest experience at the Hawai‘i Convention Center, and we look forward to their leadership,” said Teri Orton, General Manager of the Hawai‘i Convention Center.

About the Hawai‘i Convention Center
“Where Business and Aloha Meet,” the 1.1 million-square-foot Hawai‘i Convention Center provides a spacious, modern and flexible meeting space in the heart of Honolulu – all with an award-winning team and renowned aloha spirit. Conveniently located between East and West, the Center is a global leader for a diverse array of meetings and events, just steps from 30,000 hotel rooms in iconic Waikiki. The Center is a state-owned facility opened in 1998, and is managed by ASM Global. For more, visit HawaiiConvention.com.

 

About ASM Global

ASM Global is the world’s leading producer of entertainment experiences. It is the global leader in venue and event strategy and management – delivering locally tailored solutions and cutting-edge technologies to achieve maximum results for venue owners. The company’s elite venue network spans five continents, with a portfolio of more than 325 of the world’s most prestigious arenas, stadiums, convention and exhibition centers, and performing arts venues. For more, visit www.asmglobal.com.

 

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