Benita has created and convened model searches, contests, pageants, photo shoots, fashion shows, and community activities. She included male models in these events, typically attended by females only. Adults and children were added in wherever they could be. Benita takes on the job of emcee for her events and coordinates them.

– personal development coach
– makeup artist
– talent/model agent
– event coordinator/emcee
– exclusive cosmetic/skincare line retailer
– owner/mgr ‘touch of class/charm plus hair lounge’ 1999 – 2019
– founder ‘faces of the north’ model/talent & youth ambassador contest 2008 – 2014
– founder ‘lucky chances’ model/talent search 1994 – 2007
– coordinator ‘Sudbury youth contest’ 2000 – 2014
– coordinator ‘Italian youth contest’ 1984 – 2013
– the first recipient ‘start-up award’ for professional women entrepreneurs in 1993
– Past member of Sudbury chamber of commerce 
– Past board member ‘Downtown Sudbury
– Past board member ‘MAOC(modelling assoc. of Canada)
– Past board member ‘Italian festival committee’
– Charm school was initiated in 1981