Becky Druch Email & Phone Number

Milwaukee, WI, US

Dedicated planning manager to the PwC (PricewaterhouseCoopers) Account

Lead internal sales initiatives for technical setups and other show utilities managed by WCD

Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States

• Developed execution plans for on-site activation of events and experiences. Managed program budgets upwards of $1M from estimates to final reconciliation.
• Integrated efforts with cross-functional teams and media channels, amplifying brand and bringing awareness to events.
• Led transportation RFP with focus on cost savings and ensuring service levels met company standards.
• Enhanced new rider initiative by participating in 4 non-rider events over 10-day period during Daytona Bike Week. Exceeded JumpStart goals at all events and delivered budgets within 2% +/- of assigned amount.

Greater Milwaukee Area

• Managed exhibitor program with up to 100 exhibitors for Annual Dealer Meetings and Retail Readiness Events. Events gave HDMC platform to introduce new products to global dealer network. Co-chair of department's team.
• Transitioned exhibitor credit card payment from manual process to online portal, saving time for Finance department and exhibitors.
• Implemented on-site badge printing, allowing more time to finalize attendee lists, facilitating on-site adjustments, and enhancing registration experience for 5K-plus attendees. Received HDMC Black Award.
• Led benchmark project to increase exhibitor fees to recoup funds and off-set program cost to HDMC, recovering $125K in first year.
• Raised more than $1K to donate to Next Door Foundation's Walk for Children through team building fundraising.

Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States

• Served as dedicated meeting manager for Harley-Davidson's Consumer Events team within HDMC.
• Streamlined process of consumer event planning from start to finish, utilizing process mapping.
• Transitioned consumer events registration process from Microsoft Access Database to online registration solution, delivering seamless process for registrant and easing site maintenance for planner.
• Managed sales incentive trips for Australian and Brazilian Harley-Davidson dealers to U.S., including HDMC plant tours, group dinner, and city-specific highlights.
• Received 2014 American Express [Inter]Action North America Extraordinary Events Award for planning of HDMC 110th Anniversary.

Caledonia, Wisconsin, United States

• Planned meetings for diversified client base including corporate, pharmaceutical, and associations
• Created and maintained registration and housing databases through Starcite and Cvent
• Researched meeting logistics, including promotional products, dine around, transportation, and food and beverage
• Executed and coordinated events onsite, acting as primary point of contact for meeting attendees.

Waukesha, Wisconsin, United States

• Point of contact with clients to confirm all aspects of the event including food, beverage, accommodations, and specialty items
• Facilitated negotiations with prospective clients by providing comprehensive information about the features and benefits of the property
• Consistently exceeded sales goals set by management
• Communicated necessary information to all departments involved to ensure a successful event
• Sought post-event evaluations from clients to improve future service