NOOR Team

MEET THE NOOR TEAM

Being a family-owned business, the principles of personal service are very dear to our hearts. It was our owners, Maggie & Robert Shahnazarian, who originally came up with the idea for NOOR. Together with an amazing team, we have been able to consistently honor their vision for creating a warm and inviting space for weddings, birthdays, fundraisers, corporate events and more. Scroll down for NOOR’s sales and event management team bios.

SALES TEAM

ROBERT SHAHNAZARIAN

Partner, CMO & Sr. Vice President of Sales

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CMO & Sr. VP of Sales of NOOR in Pasadena, Mr. Shahnazarian has over 25 combined years in the entertainment and hospitality industry. His career in entertainment includes over twelve years of employment at Sony Music as in-house Producer, where he worked with numerous Grammy Award winning artists including Taylor Swift, Train, Kelly Clarkson, John Legend and many others.

In addition, his employment at the legendary Geoffrey’s restaurant in Malibu provided him with insight and experience in providing world-class service to high-end celebrity Clientele. He holds a B.A. in Communication from Pepperdine as well as an M.B.A from Pepperdine University | Graziadio School of Business and Management.

He is affiliated with the Chris Shahnazarian Foundation, raising funds in his son’s name to send two high school students on full scholarship to CalArts one month summer program known as CSSSA. An international traveler with sophisticated taste, Mr. Shahnazarian brings his passion for world culture and extensive knowledge of customs and traditions to his Client’s events at NOOR.

Favorite Quote for his Clients: “A successful event is one where our team meets or exceeds our Client’s expectations.”

EVENTS TEAM

MERISSA SANCHEZ

Event Manager

Merissa is a graduate of The Collins College of Hospitality Management at Cal Poly Pomona, with an emphasis in event management. She has over seven years of experience in the hospitality industry. Combining her education and work experience she has successfully produced hundreds of events at NOOR. Merissa believes every day should be a celebration!

She looks forward to working with you and will be here to provide detailed attention to ensure every event and meeting is a great success. Merissa’s favorite aspect about working at NOOR is working with her team to make an event specialized to each client. In her spare time, Merissa loves to cook, travel, and spend time with her friends and family.

ALEEN DEMBEKJIAN

Event Manager

Aleen is a LA native that’s always had a passion and affinity to help people feel their best. With over 13+ years of experience in hospitality and a Forbes certification, Aleen has become an expert creating a unique and memorable experience for all her clients.

Besides working on making every event magical at NOOR, Aleen has a deep passion for the arts. On the weekends, Aleen enjoys painting, going to concerts, cooking new recipes with her fiance. Fun fact: she is also a licensed IIN Certified Holistic Nutritionist who can help people heal using food as medicine.

SALES & OPERATIONS

RACHEL CHEN

Sales Manager

Rachel graduated from Collins College at Cal Poly Pomona with a Bachelor’s Degree in Hospitality Management. With 7+ years in customer service, she has learned that her passion lies within helping her clients find exactly what they’re looking for in their events. She utilizes her education and skills she has learned from previous experiences into crafting the perfect packages for each and everyone of her clients!

Rachel’s favorite aspect of working at NOOR is meeting with new clients, working with them and seeing their special day come to life. It’s especially inspiring when getting to know so many different personalities within her clients at NOOR and finding what best fits their individual needs.

In her spare time, Rachel enjoys fitness, going on hikes, going to museums, and spending time with her friends, family, and pets!

JOSH PALMER

House Manager

As NOOR’s House Manager, Josh has an unwavering passion for preparing for the big event. Over the years, he has grown from an operations staff member to leading his team of professionals to prepare the venue for our Client’s big day. Josh is hyper focused on every detail of the event so that setup is perfect. He also likes to ensure that everyone he works with is happy and motivated. Josh’s easy going personality and pride in his work make working with him a joy! Hospitality is his calling. He loves collaborating with NOOR’s staff and our Client’s Vendors to create a fantastic event for our Clients and their guests.

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Interested in hosting your wedding or event at NOOR? Talk to us today on (626) 793-4518 or fill out our inquiry form.

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