Debora Renken

About Debora Renken

Some of my many specialties include:Finding the ideal location from among hotels & resorts worldwideNegotiating the best possible contract & concessions to meet the client’s needs.Booking group meetings of any type and size domestically and internationally. Execute sales trips throughout the year with clients, researching new markets and industries, Building relationships with hotel sales managers, CVB, & convention centers for my clients.Making you look really professional and productive for the boss. With more than 25 years as an experienced meeting planner I know how the one thing I hated doing the most was finding the location for my meetings, the sending of RFP\'s and the following up with hotels for answers.If I had known about HelmsBriscoe, and taken their calls, I would have saved myself valuable time that I could have spent with my family as they were growing up. I spent 70 hours a week the last 2 years I was with GE. I\'m still kicking myself for not taking HB\'s calls. Using HB\'s services you can: Focus on meeting details such as agenda, speakers, F&B, social media, etc Powder your nose without taking your phone with you. Leave work at a deceit time Know you have 1300+ associates with the MOST buying power working for you Look REALLY good to the bossMeetings are my passion.

Experience

1. Manager, Global Accounts

   HelmsBriscoe

   Dec 2006 — Present

   We assist planners (CEO, Mgrs, Admin. Assist, meeting planner, family and friends) in finding the best possible location for their off-site meetings and conferences, Local to Worldwide, 10ppl to Citywide, Incentives, Annuals, Sales meetings, Reunions, etc. We increase the events ROI/ROE by saving them valuable search time/reducing risks/better rates/added concessions and at NO COST to the client. We facilitate more than 3.2 million room nights annually and because of our purchasing power, relationships, and experience, hotels supply our clients with top priority in pricing and service. There are no contracts to sign and our services are complimentary.

Skills

• Social Networking
• Incentives
• Training
• Corporate Events
• Contract Negotiation
• Management
• Trade Shows
• Process Scheduler
• Hospitality
• Convention Services
• Project Planning
• Catering
• Resorts
• Sales
• Event Planning
• Budgets
• Tourism
• Food & Beverage
• Hotels
• Customer Service
• Time Management
• Hospitality Management
• Event Management
• Meeting Planning
• Hospitality Industry