Debra Olchick Email & Phone Number

Manage all onsite logistics including registration, food and beverage, speakers and program materials for medical and pharmaceutical meetings

• Accepted leadership role for two vacant key staff positions for critical projects already in progress, executed all components seamlessly exceeding senior management expectations
• Secured participation of renowned corporate executives, industry experts and government officials, a crucial component to the success of an inaugural program on renewable energy
• Effectively designed and implemented an integration program to streamline communication and processes across three divisions in support of a strategic initiative

• Fiscally responsible for $1.1 million budget and supervising two direct reports for large-scale, multi-day conferences and pre/post education seminars.
• Secured participation of computer security industry educational institutions increasing conference revenue
• Developed and implemented guidelines to support 100% growth in regional events program
• Spearheaded design improvements to conference registration website improving revenue accuracy and effortless attendee registration

• Designed and directed conference workshops, breakfast event programs, Internet cafes and produced achievement videos, exceeding content quality standards and corporate expectations
• Increased trade show attendance by securing participation of insurance industry membership organizations and creating a family atmosphere with participation of local San Diego attractions
• Increased employee motivation and productivity with production of a “Best Practices” pamphlet honoring top selling leaders and distributed to over 1,000 field agents'
• Supervised production company on conception, design, entertainment & logistics for Awards Ceremony

• Lead team of six Event Managers and supervised Integrated Programs across multi-departmental properties supporting 150% programming growth and 500% staff expansion in less than eighteen months resulting in $15 million.
• Successfully managed inaugural nationwide, conference tour for Intel Corporation for over 6,500 attendees in 13 cities over a 14 consecutive week schedule generating $1.2 million in revenue
• Negotiated national audio visual and transportation contracts achieving 35% cost savings
• Created audience development position which increased event attendance 15% in less than one year

• Fiscally responsible for project budgets in excess of $3 million with repeated on-schedule and under budget completion
• Hired and supervised over 90 people per project with 100% employee retention
• Negotiated complex insurance, equipment, facility, union & vendor contracts
• Wrote and produced corporate commercials for: iVillage, Newborn Channel and Playtex
• Supported Executive Producer on all logistics of producing 1994 Academy Awards Telecast

Mnpa, Non Profit Administration

Ba, Theatre

Activities and Societies: Collegiate Honors Society