Debbie Dean, CMP, CIS

Experience

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  Casual Corner Group

  Jan 1975 - Jan 1999

  Store Operations Manager/Store Manager/Event Planner/Trainer

  Event Coordination• Created company process and procedures for events and promotions.• Planned and executed company events and incentives.Client Relations• Managed high volume store, creating a customer-based loyalty following.• Was district trainer, promoting to corporate to create/ develop sales, employee and product trainingLeadership/Communication• Updated Store Operations Guidelines.• Created promotional contests.• Promoted to lead Operations Department. Show less

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  Maritz Global Events

  Jan 2000 - Mar 2023

  Senior Meeting Event Manager (RETIRED)

  Event Coordination• 10+ years' experience of event planning, ranging from high-profile events of 50-7500 attendees, Fortune 500 events, and “at risk” clients. • Executed event marketing initiatives by coordinating with creative teams, and working with client to achieve stakeholder initiatives.• Managed client and team relationship, vendor management, strategic planning and execution, budget development and maintenance, onsite production and speaker management, post program survey analysis and closing accounting processes.Client Relations• Strived to exceed clients’ expectations in creating and executing memorable events. • Achieved client goals using event design strategies, clear objective direction, attention to detail, effective communications and team development.• Partnered with sourcing team to negotiate contracts favorable to client.Leadership/Communication• Created company processes and procedures for events and promotions.• Promoted the creation and development of training for the company.• Managed high volume budgets/revenue, creating a customer-based loyalty following. Show less