Elsa M Buchholz
Corporate and Marketing Event Management
- Role
- Senior Manager, Global Trade Shows and Events at Brivo
- Location
- Austin, TX, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Elsa M Buchholz
I am a seasoned marketing communications professional with 20+ years experience helping companies achieve growth and expansion goals through strategic lead generation. As a strong leader and team-builder, I foster relationships with cross-functional teams to seamlessly achieve goals on time and within budget. Key Skills: Corporate Event Planning & Execution Trade Show Management Marketing Communications Strategic Partnerships & Sponsorships Budget Management B2B-Centric Strategy Media Buying & Planning Negotiation & Communication Competitive Analysis Brand Building Advertising & Promotion
Experience
Senior Manager, Global Trade Shows and Events
Jan 2026 — Present · Austin, TX, US
Following the merger of Eagle Eye Networks with Brivo:Serve as the Lead/Senior Event Manager for global leader in cloud-native AI-driven physical security, overseeing the entire lifecycle of our global trade show portfolio. Hands-on experience managing large-scale security industry trade shows, end user lead generation events, and annual proprietary conferences. Act as lead decision-maker on all production matters—owning vendor relationships, delivery strategy, and operational excellence. Lead all junior event staff and interns to grow professional and events skills.Key Responsibilities- Lead the planning, production, and flawless execution of all third-party industry trade shows- Build and maintain robust cross-functional communications and production plans- Direct all vendor and venue relationships, including negotiation and contract management- Collaborate cross-functionally with internal global teams, sponsors, speakers, partners, and stakeholders to maximize event promotion and results- Develop and manage production budgets, forecasts, and resource allocations- Track and report on event measurement and success criteria- Uphold composure and accountability while executing high-pressure, live onsite events- Advise on best practices and innovation to push event production to the next level.
Education
George Mason University
Bachelor’s Degree, English - Creative Writing and Journalism
1985 — 1989
Florida Atlantic University - College of Business
Hospitality & Tourism Management Certificate, College of Business - Executive Education
2020 — 2020
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