Deb Brisson, Cae, Cem, Cmp Email & Phone Number

Chicago, Il

Develop relationships with stakeholders, manage expectations and resolve issues in timely manner. Communicate meeting’s timeline & milestones to association leadership and related organizations. Efficiently coordinate production and distribution of sponsorship deliverables within timeline and budget. Design, sell and manage exhibit space for association’s meetings.Key Accomplishments:- Served as team lead for development of staff Core Values during the organization's ongoing culture project.- Fostered relationships with corporate partners during the pandemic, allowing for a 90% return rate to in-person annual meeting.- Collaborated internally to modernize Exhibitor Prospectus and Integrated Marketing Guide, as well as sourced & contracted new sales platform, easing purchasing decisions for potential sponsors.

Elk Grove Village, Il

Provided temporary, high-level support for the association's Education and Publications departments.- Enhanced association’s centennial celebrations with graphic design and historical research for special projects.- Increased member benefits with design and authoring of new product.

Elk Grove Village, Il

Effectively planned and executed meetings, exhibitions, and online programming from conceptual phase to completion. Developed and implemented marketing plans for annual meeting, in-person training and online education. Wrote and managed content for association and conference website. Key Accomplishments:- Increased association’s non-dues based revenue through development of new online learning activity and selection & management of new hosting platform.- Implemented Virtual Floor Plan at zero cost to the association.- Developed and executed marketing plans for annual meeting, in-person training and online education.

Glenview, Il

During my tenure at TCAG I served as manager of regional & national conferences and exhibitions, as well as online educational programming. Also staffed volunteer committees and provided support for client websites & database management. Key Accomplishments:- Enhanced exhibitor visibility at minimal cost to the association by creating and managing new premium booth space program.- Streamlined booth selection and exhibitor experience with online, real-time booth selection program and exhibitor service center.- Negotiated multi-year vendor contracts and agreements with price reductions and concessions.

Glenview, Illinois, United States

- Modernized the distribution of meeting materials decreasing Board of Directors meeting preparation time.- Reduced expenses for bi-annual Leadership Conference through strategic food & beverage and housing arrangements.