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Alexis Dreese

Vancouver,WA

Summary

Driven, organized and detailed events professional; looking to put my 22+ years of experience to create lasting relationships with your clients and build successful events.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Director, Conferences + Events

Freeman
04.2022 - Current
  • Corporate Clients: Pre-planning + onsite management
  • Sales Kick Off, User Conferences, Summits, Roadshows, Incentives
  • VIP + C-Level Management: events for Fortune 500 companies
  • Vendor, Budget and Project Management, Venue selection, Client and Account Management
  • All event logistics; building and retaining client and vendor relationships
  • Mentor, Leadership Stakeholder and Event Lead roles.

Senior Manager Event Management

Opus Agency
02.2014 - 04.2022
  • Corporate Clients: Pre-planning + onsite management
  • Sales Kick Off, User Conferences, Summits, Roadshows, Incentives
  • VIP + C-Level Management: events for Fortune 500 companies in Tech + Pharma
  • Events for 30 - 60,000+
  • Vendor, Budget and Project Management, Venue selection, Client and Account Management
  • All event logistics; building and retaining client and vendor relationships
  • Mentor, Leadership Stakeholder and Event Lead roles.

Executive Producer

{dulce chic} event styling & production
11.2010 - Current
  • Corporate Events; Trip Director and Pre-Planning Contractor Services
  • Client Networking, Sales Incentive trips, Conferences + Trade Shows
  • Vendor, Budget and Project Management, Venue selection, Client and Account Management
  • All event logistics; building and retaining client and vendor relationships.
  • Built strong relationships with clients, fostering a positive working environment and promoting long-term business partnerships.

Global Meetings + Events

Global Action Sports, Nike, Inc.
11.2006 - 11.2010
  • Supported 3 Global Directors of the Category
  • Responsible for Global meetings and offsites from planning thru strike
  • All event logistics; building and retaining client and vendor relationships
  • Most Notable Events: US Open of Surf, Athlete Migration + Athlete Management.
  • Assembled creative and innovative event attractions based on internal capabilities.
  • Negotiated contracts with venues, vendors and suppliers to obtain best rates and services.

Track + Field Project Coordinator

Global Sports Marketing
09.2002 - 11.2006
  • Readied product and event information for T&F Events; for athletes, coaches and agents
  • Responsible for planning and executing Athlete Hospitality Suites onsite
  • All event logistics; building and retaining client and vendor relationships
  • Most Notable Events: Prefontaine Meet; US Nationals, Nike Team Nationals, BorderClash, Penn Relays.

Education

BA Business Administration -

Washington State University

Skills

  • Global Corporate Events
  • Client Stakeholder Engagement
  • Budget Management
  • Logistics
  • Team Leadership
  • Negotiation Skills
  • MS
  • GSuite

Timeline

Director, Conferences + Events

Freeman
04.2022 - Current

Senior Manager Event Management

Opus Agency
02.2014 - 04.2022

Executive Producer

{dulce chic} event styling & production
11.2010 - Current

Global Meetings + Events

Global Action Sports, Nike, Inc.
11.2006 - 11.2010

Track + Field Project Coordinator

Global Sports Marketing
09.2002 - 11.2006

BA Business Administration -

Washington State University
Alexis Dreese