Yvone M. Kon has more than 11 years of experience in the sales, marketing and event planning fields in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. She formerly worked as an independent sales consultant for a bridal magazine, as well as a bridal consultant at one of the largest bridal apparel stores in the United States. Additionally, she worked as the event planner/marketing director for a historic inn on Mt. Washington for more than three years. Ms. Kon has planned and organized weddings, meetings, parties and events for individuals and companies from all over Western Pennsylvania and surrounding areas. Please send an email to this address with any questions, comments or ideas for future articles. In her spare time, Ms. Kon enjoys blogging, creating digital art, crafting, reading and spending time with her daughter. She is passionate about animal rescue, advocacy and adoption, and spends her time writing her articles with her two rescued dogs at her side. She thinks shelter dogs are the best breed and adopting "used" dogs are always better than buying new.