Rebecca Donham
About Rebecca Donham
Rebecca Donham serves as the Americas Event Coordinator at Hitachi Vantara, where she manages an annual budget of $500,000 to $1 million and oversees 15-20 large-scale events each year. With over two decades of experience in event coordination and marketing, she plays a key role in developing event campaigns and ensuring engagement during events.
Work at Hitachi Vantara
Rebecca Donham has been serving as the Americas Event Coordinator at Hitachi Vantara since 2019. In this role, she manages an annual budget that ranges from $500,000 to $1 million, overseeing the coordination of 15-20 third-party events each year. These events attract a wide range of attendees, from 500 to 50,000 participants. Her responsibilities include conducting speaker training for virtual events and ensuring that engagement activities and tools are effectively implemented to support key performance indicators and revenue pipelines.
Previous Experience at CMAI and IHS Markit
Before joining Hitachi Vantara, Rebecca Donham worked at CMAI as an Analyst Supervisor and Proposal Administrator from 1999 to 2013, accumulating 14 years of experience in the Houston, Texas area. Following her tenure at CMAI, she spent two years as a Product Marketing Manager at IHS Markit from 2013 to 2015. Additionally, she held a position at IHS Markit as Events Support from 1999 to 2019, totaling 20 years of service at the company.
Event Management Expertise
In her current role, Rebecca Donham leads the development of comprehensive event campaigns in collaboration with marketing and cross-functional teams. She acts as a brand ambassador, focusing on strengthening corporate brand awareness through effective event coordination. Her responsibilities also include selecting and negotiating contracts with vendors to ensure successful event management.
Skills in Engagement and Training
Rebecca Donham conducts speaker training for virtual events, enhancing the quality of presentations and participant engagement. She ensures that all necessary engagement activities and tools are in place to support the achievement of key performance indicators and revenue goals during events. Her strategic approach to event management contributes to the overall success of the events she coordinates.