Modern hospitality
Professionalism is measured by how people feel.
Warmth and precision belong together. Every guest should feel considered, every client respected and every promise kept.
About Janine & Compass
Meet Janine Freisberg, the perspective behind Compass Event Management.
A wider view of hospitality
Janine Freisberg built her perspective over more than 15 years across hospitality, sales, operations, leadership and events. Her training began in Switzerland, and her work took her through South Africa, Australia, the Caribbean, Germany and, ultimately, Canada.
Different cultures and styles of service reinforced the same enduring truth: memorable hospitality feels authentic. It comes from listening closely, keeping your word, noticing what others miss and treating people with genuine respect.
That philosophy became Compass Event Management in 2026. It brings together international hospitality insight, senior operational experience and the practical perspective gained from producing hundreds of corporate, private and community events, including approximately 25 weddings.
The goal is an event that feels effortless, especially to the people hosting it. The most important work often happens quietly: anticipating a need, solving a problem before it travels and keeping dozens of moving parts aligned.
That is modern hospitality. That is the direction behind Compass.
Quiet expertise
The best event management is often invisible.
Anticipation, calm problem-solving and disciplined coordination allow the experience to remain centre stage.
Built through relationships
The right people make a strong plan even stronger.
Janine’s trusted relationships across Edmonton’s business, hospitality and event communities create room for thoughtful collaboration.
Our mission
To create unforgettable events through exceptional organization, creativity, attention to detail and genuine relationships, allowing clients to celebrate without stress.
Our vision
To become one of Edmonton’s most trusted boutique event planning companies, known for professionalism, personalized service and flawless execution throughout Alberta.
Our process
01
Discover
We listen for the destination: your purpose, people, priorities, timing, budget and the feeling the event should create.
02
Plan
We map the route, define a clear scope, bring the right partners together and align design, logistics and budget.
03
Manage
One accountable point of contact coordinates the moving pieces, anticipates pressure points and keeps decisions and people aligned.
04
Execute
Compass leads on site, solves the inevitable quietly and keeps the experience moving so hosts can stay present and guests feel cared for.
Modern hospitality · Genuine relationships · Quiet expertise