Deborah Green Email and Phone Number

Freelance contract trade show and event management expert including sales/marketing since 2001 as Owner of The Green Group. Over 20 years of management consulting expertise in a variety of industries: high tech, print/customer communications, apparel, textiles, home fashions, luxury, sports, and interior design. Proven track record in achieving event objectives for international and domestic trade shows/customer special events. Expert in handling several concurrent event assignments by successfully wearing different hats for a diverse set of organizations.Several Key Concurrent Clients:Xplor International/Acting Sales Director - January 2003 to September 2018As acting sales director to Xplor International, I had responsibility for all trade shows, special meetings and sponsorship sales for this document association. Retained many key clients for over 17 years as well as developed new prospects for exhibit space, sponsorships, advertising, webinars, year-long sponsorships tailored to customers, and for all sales for Xplor-produced outside events. Exceeded sales goals year after year by establishing solid long term customer relationships, researching new prospects in the document/technology industry and turning them into new customers. Handled all exhibit operations.The Cobb Show/Men's Apparel/Acting Marketing Director - September 2004 - May 2012Directed all marketing, public relations, sales and exhibit operations. Increased exhibits from one to three exhibit halls within one year.Swavelle Mill Creek Fabric Consultant - June 2008 -March 2013

Developed new trade shows within North America through acquisitions, partnerships, or direct trade fair start-up that required strong creativity, marketing and sales efforts. Grew the North American operation from four to ten fairs in under ten years in a variety of sectors: textiles, automotive, apparel, and window coverings/home fashions. Directed and managed the North American domestic and international office for sales, marketing, and operation teams in the Atlanta office. Had budget responsibility for all shows and managed ten direct employees. Started as a consultant then hired as Director of North America to produce an international world's fair-like event concurrent with the 1996 Olympics; promoted to Vice President of North American Trade Fairs. Heavy international travel to various trade shows around the world to research competing events. Instituted a variety of worldwide programs to attract international exhibitor and buyer participation for these shows including ongoing relationship-building with a 90+ global rep organization.