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