Years Professional Experience
Dawn Hoppe
Strategic Event Management Leader
Bokeelia,FL
Summary
Strategic Event Management Leader:
Innovative and solutions-focused leader spearheading end-to-end planning and flawless execution of large-scale B2B events driving revenue, customer engagement, and brand equity. Exceptional partnership builder and cross-functional project manager adept at aligning stakeholders, agencies, and vendors to a unified vision and event experience strategy. Articulate, poised, and executive presence interfacing C-suite to attendees. Over 8 years directing $1M+ event budgets and generating exponential ROI.
Professional Highlights
- Grew company revenue 75% over 6 years by elevating event strategy, innovation, and motivation tactics
- Saved over 20% in event production costs through meticulous budget oversight and negotiation leverage
- Increased high-value partnership pipeline 300% via networking forums establishing brand as industry leader
- Catapulted $10M high-velocity pharmaceuticals event portfolio through optimization of systems, templates and SOPs reducing lead times 35% while elevating service quality and financial controls
Overview
30
30
3
3
Certification
Work History
Founder & Chief Events Officer
Meeting & Incentive Professionals, LLC
05.1994 - Current
- Contract remote event management company for 150+ B2B events and incentives programs annually for Fortune 500 clientele, with extensive expertise in strategic visioning, budget optimization, and revenue driving event productions as well as process enhancements and talent development for dispersed planning teams.
- Entrepreneurial Founder passionate about turning innovative ideas into tangible results. Established successful business by identifying market needs and developing innovative solutions.
- Attracted top talent for company, fostering collaborative and high-performance work environment.
- Led strategic planning process to define business goals and ensure alignment across all departments.
- Self-motivated professional successful in seizing viable opportunities for expansion and innovation in business.
- Track record of multiple successful business ventures and leading teams of professionals to increasing profits, reducing costs and transforming customer service standards and delivering success.
Global Director, Events & Account Mgmt.
PPSI
01.1999 - 01.2000
- Orchestrated 180+ international pharmaceutical events annually, quickly scaling start-up meetings division through sourcing efficiencies, contract negotiations, reporting oversight, and team leadership promoting cross-cultural collaboration.
- Enhanced global operations by streamlining communication channels and implementing efficient collaboration tools.
- Developed comprehensive business strategies for international expansion, resulting in significant growth in market share.
- Managed cross-functional teams to achieve project milestones within budget and on time.
- Established strategic partnerships with key industry players, fostering collaboration and mutual benefits.
Director, National Accounts
S&H Citadel
01.1996 - 01.1998
- Improved project efficiency 75% with strategic planning, resource allocation, and time management practices. Increased company revenue by streamlining processes and implementing cost-saving measures.
- Boosted client satisfaction rates 100% through exceptional relationship management and prompt resolution of issues.
- Secured key partnerships that contributed to company''s overall growth strategy and market reach by 50%.
- Chaired IT steering committee for database improvements 75%.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Professional Communication & Business Management
Alverno College
Milwaukee, WI05.1990
Skills
- Strategic Planning
- Budget Optimization
- Partner Alignment
- Revenue Generation
- Agenda Setting
- Logistics Oversight
- Event Messaging
- Stakeholder Relations
- Team Leadership
- Vendor Management
- Process Improvement
- Trend Analysis
Certification
- Certified High Performance Coach (CHPC)
- Certified Incentive Specialist (CIS) – Society for Incentive Travel Excellence
- Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) – Convention Industry Council
Work Preference
Work Type
Contract WorkTimeline
Global Director, Events & Account Mgmt.
PPSI
01.1999 - 01.2000
Director, National Accounts
S&H Citadel
01.1996 - 01.1998
Founder & Chief Events Officer
Meeting & Incentive Professionals, LLC
05.1994 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Professional Communication & Business Management
Alverno College
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