Why hire our event specialists?

Born to Teala Quarterman in Long Branch, NJ , JaLeena Anthony has always been known as charming, outgoing and sociable. Her gregarious personality oftentimes coined her with the infamous phrase " The Life Of The Party". She has always been excited about celebrating an individual's accomplishments, life events and milestones and many times would find herself at the center of preparations in making these monumental moments special. In these early years she learned that she enjoyed not only being a part of these moments but helping to create them.

By the age of 24, JaLeena received both her Bachelors and Masters degree from Rutgers University in Human Resources. She then continued on to work as the Manager of Talent Acquisitions and the HR Business Partner for Verizon Wireless for over 12 years. It was during her time with Verizon where JaLeena was able to gain her experience of growing a business and strong customer relations talents. In 2016, she took those tools along with her gifts and started her event planning business Create That Party.

Although she quickly moved up the corporate ladder, and was making well over a six figure income, JaLeena was still unfulfilled and knew she wasn't walking in her true purpose and passion. After much consideration; in 2018 Jaleena walked away from her 9-5 and began her journey into full time entrepreneurship. Thus, the birth of Create That Party Event Venue. A premiere, luxury event venue in South Plainfield, NJ that would now be in conjunction with her full service event planning business.

The grand opening of the venue was set for March 2020 but unfortunately was delayed due to Covid. Like many during those times, Jaleena was faced with the financial challenges of keeping her new, small business aloft and maintaining her livelihood. These times brought on many feelings of doubt, hopelessness, confusion, stress and many times left her uncertain on what path to follow. Would it be to go back to the working class or continue to persevere through entrepreneurship? She chose the latter. JaLeena used her challenges to strengthen her and was able to quickly pivot and grow a successful business. With strong faith, perseverance, encouragement from friends, family and her mother's unwavering support; Jaleena was able to maintain the venue and in the summer of 2020 Create That Party Venue officially opened its for business!

Since then, JaLeena has consistently given back to the community by sponsoring events, being a mentor and hosting an Annual Kidz Corner event where young entrepreneurs between the ages of 5-17 get the chance to learn the importance of great customer service, how to present themselves in a professional manor, how to sell and most importantly the opportunity to showcase their business and make money. JaLeena's main goal in life is to leave an impactful mark on this world where she can make a positive difference to those she comes in contact with.