Debbie Dreiband Email & Phone Number

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States

Responsible for the management, implementation and selling of all Indianapolis Zoo corporate sponsorships.

Indianapolis, Indiana Area

• I help clients secure sponsorships and donor dollars, exceeding goals by as much as 10%
• I provide event management by advising volunteer committees, negotiate vendor contracts, and provide volunteer training and on-site event management.
• I close sponsorship deals & connect brands to athletic events, state fairs and festivals around the USA
• Clients include Indiana Independent Venue Alliance (IIVA), JTPR, Lucas Oil, Protect the Harvest, Teammates for Kids Foundation, Garth Brooks & Trisha Yearwood for the "Child Life Zone" at Riley Children's Hospital.

Butler University Athletics

• Work as a creative consultant to produce and leverage promotional marketing efforts to elevate clients’ brands with Social Media platforms, VIP Hospitality, In-Game Promotions and other unique options that create.
• Manage multiple corporate partnership details & deadlines in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment to implement consistent & professional client service to maintain continued relationships with decision-makers.
• Increased renewal and upsell rate by 10% in first year with new multi-year partnerships negotiated.

Indianapolis, Indiana

• Enhanced the two signature fundraising events by securing $100k in new title sponsorships and increasing overall event revenues by 113% and 44%
• Managed and oversaw Volunteer Department with two staff who managed over 30,000 warehouse and special event volunteers annually
• Secured corporate funding and grants of $5k-$100k for program funding renewals and up sells for existing and new food distribution programs

• Grew Indiana State Fair & Fairgrounds Sponsorship Program from $400k to over $1.7M with local, regional and national partnerships
• Increased sponsorship sales 5% - 10% annually
• Maintained a 70% average YOY corporate partnership retention rate by consistently proving the branding values & ROI of sponsorship platforms
• Managed & motivated sponsorship teams to implement daily client promotions, logistics and operations during the annual 17-day Indiana State Fair and year-round sponsorships
• Created & hosted unique VIP & celebrity client hospitality and entertainment opportunities resulting in priceless experiences for clients and their families/colleagues
• Developed & improved the overall sponsorship experience with the Indiana State Fair Commission and Board of Directors

Owner of event marketing & sponsorship consulting business with clients that included The Indianapolis Colts, Noble Centers of Indiana, Galyan's Sports, Ryan White Foundation and many more.

Responsible for the planning and execution of over 30 events per year that included creating successful events such as Sand Blast Volleyball Tournament, Day of Caring Volunteer Event, Annual Campaign Awards Dinners and Luncheons, volunteer appreciation events, etc.

B.A., Communication & Psychology

Activities and Societies: Radio, Communication Leadership Team, Dance Performance Member, Newspaper, YearbookBA Communications Arts &.

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