User talk:Debbiemonti

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Debbie Monti is an American entrepreneur. Born and raised in Northern California to an Italian immigrant and American mother. Debbie's father, Renato Monti grew up in Genoa, Italy during World War Two. Renato had the American dream. He came to America and made that dream come true. In 1959, Renato opened a fine dinning Restaurant in Atherton, California "The Cote D' Azure"  Renato passed his passion for food on to Debbie at a very young age. Debbie grew up working at her dad's Restaurants and when the opportunity presented itself, Debbie became a self employed Caterer. Debbie created events for the customers at he Fathers Restaurants. She catered, Christmas parties, company parties and wedding receptions. In 1988, an opportunity of a life time presented itself. It was Debbie's Sister, Liz Monti-Hall that told Debbie the San Francisco Forty Niners had built their training facility in Santa Clara California just a short drive from Debbie's Catering Company. Liz suggested that Debbie bring some samples of her food to the 49er Training Facility and ask if she could provide any Catering services to the organization. Debbie became the Caterer for the San Francisco Forty Niners in 1988. Debbie's first two seasons were back to back Superbowl's for the Forty Niners. It was in 1990, Debbie met the man who would become Debbie's husband, Martin Harrison. Martin was drafted by the Forty Niners in the tenth round of the 1990 NFL Draft. Debbie and Martin fell in love and on March 21,1992 they were married in Portola Valley, California. When Martin signed with the Minnesota Vikings in 1994, Debbie did what any devoted wife would do, she left the Forty Niners to be with her husband. While in Minnesota, Debbie met Mr. Stu Widdess, the Vice President of the Vikings and a Marketing Genius. Stu learned of Debbies former position with the 49ers from the Forty Niners upper management and offered Debbie the opportunity to work for the Minnesota Vikings as a Special Events Coordinator. Debbie didn't have any sort of degree in Special Events but accepted her new job with great anticipation, hard work and tremendous effort. Debbie was responsible for creating the very first "Ride for Life" motorcycle ride from the in downtown Minneapolis  to The Vikings training Camp in Mankato, Minnesota to kick off training season. What was expected to be a few motorcycles participating in the event turned out to be well over 500 participants in the Ride for Life inaugural season. It steadily grew under Debbie's supervision. Debbie excelled in her new position. She went on to bring in the Anthem singers for game day and helped create the Half Time shows for the Minnesota Vikings home games. Debbie was part of the worlds largest Macarena dance off at the Hubert Humphrey Metrodome and also created a three day event with the Southern University Band from Baton Rouge Louisiana. The band's performance resulted in a Standing ovation from the fans of the Minnesota Vikings. Debbie also assisted in producing a Monday Night Football Header with Robert Goulet which premiered in the fall of 1996 between the Pittsburg Steelers and the Miami Dolphins. It was Stu Widdess who nicknamed Debbie "A bulldog for details." in 1997, Debbie was offered a full time job with the Minnesota Vikings by Stu Widdess which would have meant living in Minnesota full time and not accompanying Martin to the new team he had signed with, The Seattle Seahawks. Debbie respectfully declined the offer knowing her devotion to her husband was far more important than the job she had with the Vikings. Debbies greatest desire was to become a mom. She and Martin went through many years of infertility and Debbie suffered four miscarriages on her quest to become a mom. Debbie always said with sheer sadness "I'm a mother walking the earth without a child." Debbie always believed in miracles. On December 9th 2001, Debbie and Martin were blessed to welcome a beautiful baby girl with the help of a fertility Specialist in Las Vegas, Nevada. Mackenzie was born 5 weeks early weighing 7lbs 4oz. The amazing gift of Mackenzie's life is in Debbie heart always. Debbie is in love with her daughter. Sadly in 2009, Debbie and Martin divorced and Debbie was faced with staring over. Debbie had to enter the work force after an 8 year hiatus. Knowing that the economy had taken a horrible turn, Debbie reached out to her former bosses in the NFL, she contacted Eddie DeBartolo who was the owner of the San Francisco Forty Niners while Debbie was employed there and asked him if he would write a reference letter describing Debbies character and work ethic. The following day Debbie received a letter describing her as, one of the most loyal, devoted and hard working people he knows. Debbie sent the reference letter and resume to The Pebble Beach Company. Within a very few days, Debbie went for an interview with the President of The Pebble Beach Company. After Debbies interview with the President of the company, Mr. Stu Widdess went out of his way to contact The Pebble Beach Company to share his opinion of Debbie's work ethic and what a gift they would have should they employ her. Debbie was hired by The Pebble Beach Company on October 5th 2009. She is the Membership Administrator for The Beach and Tennis Club at Pebble Beach Company where she remains today. Debbie enjoys speaking to girls about life's ups and downs. She tells them how luck is when opportunity and effort come together and it's up to us to make it happen. She loves to tell girls "People will make an exception for you, if you're worth making the exception for." Debbie attributes her success and hope to her faith in  GOD and feels honored and privileged to be a mom first and foremost. Debbie lives for her daughter Mackenzie. Debbie also loves working at one of the most beautiful places on earth. Debbie loves to tell people "GOD either began or ended creation at Pebble Beach and quite frankly, HE decided to show off." Debbie is now single and hoping to one day find her "Soul Mate."