Heather Hite Email & Phone Number

Scotts Valley, Ca

As the Founder & President of RockIt Events and with years of experience in event management, Heather has a knack for ensuring that your event reaches it’s objectives, on time and on budget. She has an extensive background in all phases of event management for all kinds of events, from User Conferences to Sales Conferences, from Trade Shows to Road Show Series, from Presidents Club to Internal Client Meetings.At RockIt Events, Heather leads a talented team of event managers to execute an… Show more As the Founder & President of RockIt Events and with years of experience in event management, Heather has a knack for ensuring that your event reaches it’s objectives, on time and on budget. She has an extensive background in all phases of event management for all kinds of events, from User Conferences to Sales Conferences, from Trade Shows to Road Show Series, from Presidents Club to Internal Client Meetings.At RockIt Events, Heather leads a talented team of event managers to execute an exciting, on brand, on budget event for her clients. To highlight some of her strong suits: . Negotiate, manage, and contract with 3rd party vendors to include: - Production and audio visual - General Contractors - Event venue selection - Catering and Beverage - Décor and furnishings - Entertainment . Manage event logistics, budgets, contracts, timelines . Generate event sponsorships for clients ranging from $20,000 to $500,000 in event sponsorship funds.. On-Site event staff management. Event communications. Speaker presentation preparation assistance Show less

• Plan, implement and execute McKesson Pharmaceutical Annual Sales Conference, User Conferences, Presidents Club, Manager Meetings and large and small Trade Shows.• Managed logistics of Sales Reps and executives event calendar, kiosk portable delivery program, as well as registration for events.• Negotiate and managed 3rd party vendors to include A/V, registration, site selection, banquet event orders, entertainment and production for all events.• Managed event budgets, contracts… Show more • Plan, implement and execute McKesson Pharmaceutical Annual Sales Conference, User Conferences, Presidents Club, Manager Meetings and large and small Trade Shows.• Managed logistics of Sales Reps and executives event calendar, kiosk portable delivery program, as well as registration for events.• Negotiate and managed 3rd party vendors to include A/V, registration, site selection, banquet event orders, entertainment and production for all events.• Managed event budgets, contracts, timelines and multiple vendor RFP’s. • Generate event sponsorships for User Conferences ranging from $20,000 to $500,000 in event sponsorship funds.• Event staff management• Budget management• Event invitations and communications Show less

• Full service Event Management from beginning to end • Site selection• Event registration• Timeline and Agenda Management• Event branding and collateral• Vendor selection• AV Management• Meeting Management• Roadshow Management• Sales Conference Management• Speaker Management; slide selection, rehearsal, execution• Hotel selection and reservations• Flight reservations• On-site Management• Exceptional follow up with client after completion… Show more • Full service Event Management from beginning to end • Site selection• Event registration• Timeline and Agenda Management• Event branding and collateral• Vendor selection• AV Management• Meeting Management• Roadshow Management• Sales Conference Management• Speaker Management; slide selection, rehearsal, execution• Hotel selection and reservations• Flight reservations• On-site Management• Exceptional follow up with client after completion of event Show less

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Cisco Systems • November- May 2013-2014 (contract)Sr. Event Logistical Program ManagerResponsible for complex, high touch executive level meetings and events working directly with the Global Leadership Communications Team executing all level of events for SVP and above leaders.• Manage Senior level global events• Manage Telepresence events• Conduct staff WebEx chat during live/broadcasted events to ensure show flow• Work with Cisco TV to plan and execute all… Show more Cisco Systems • November- May 2013-2014 (contract)Sr. Event Logistical Program ManagerResponsible for complex, high touch executive level meetings and events working directly with the Global Leadership Communications Team executing all level of events for SVP and above leaders.• Manage Senior level global events• Manage Telepresence events• Conduct staff WebEx chat during live/broadcasted events to ensure show flow• Work with Cisco TV to plan and execute all events• Negotiate and execute with vendors• Venue selection and contract negotiation• Event staff management• Event registration Show less

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Tied Together Marketing is an event marketing firm that creates customized events for small to mid-size corporations and non-profit agencies. Tied Together Marketing’s experience consists of events held on both the domestic and international stage. Event Series, Conference and Tradeshow Management• Event registration - Cvent• Management of sales conferences and road shows• Speaker management, AV coordination, slide organization and rehearsal• Pre-show management for… Show more Tied Together Marketing is an event marketing firm that creates customized events for small to mid-size corporations and non-profit agencies. Tied Together Marketing’s experience consists of events held on both the domestic and international stage. Event Series, Conference and Tradeshow Management• Event registration - Cvent• Management of sales conferences and road shows• Speaker management, AV coordination, slide organization and rehearsal• Pre-show management for tradeshows• Onsite management when needed• Negotiate vendor contracts• Promotional management, email invitations, social media• Client timelines and agendas• Budget management• Event branding and collateral Show less

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• Managing Talent and assisting with Crowd Gathering• Manage giveaways and booth drawings• Interacting with potential clients • Interact with Demo Professionals, bring leads to appropriate demo stations• Access daily number of leads in data base, report to VP of marketing

Contractor

• Personal Assistant to VP's• Schedule and facilitate press conferences• Schedule and facilitate meetings throughout the show• Working with trade show vendors and suppliers• Working with high profile clients

Education record

Sociology