Advisory Panel Member Profile
Debra Erber
Director of Sales and Events
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Areas of Expertise
Introduction to Design Thinking, Your Customers – Their Journey, Ideation & Innovation, To Market – The New Business Plan
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Debra has over 15 years of experience in the hospitality industry, driving special events, partnership strategy, marketing, and new business for high-end hotels, restaurants, and retailers. She brings extensive experience in all aspects of special event production and strategy, from concept development through planning, branding, sales, and execution. Additionally, she has played an integral role in driving multi-million- dollar revenue growth for and transitioning under performing organizations to profitability.
Her background includes work with world-renowned hospitality brands (The Ritz-Carlton, Fontainebleau Hotel), and establishments owned and operated by award-winning chefs (Tom Colicchio, Michael Schwartz). She continues to play an integral role in identifying strategic opportunities to drive brand and product innovation, revenue growth, and market share. |