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 in revenue and production of over 600 events annually• 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