Rachel Bricker, Cmp
About Rachel Bricker, Cmp
Rachel Bricker is the Director of Event Contracting at SANS Institute, where she has worked since 2016. She manages a team responsible for overseeing over 75 meetings annually and negotiating contracts that generate significant revenue.
Current Role at SANS Institute
Rachel Bricker serves as the Director of Event Contracting at SANS Institute since 2016. In this role, she oversees the SANS Internal Meetings Division, managing over 75 meetings annually. She leads a team of three direct reports within the North America Events Contracts team. Her responsibilities include planning and executing approximately four in-person or live online training events each year, ensuring smooth operations and successful outcomes.
Previous Experience in Hospitality
Before joining SANS Institute, Rachel Bricker held various positions in the hospitality industry. She worked at Westin Hotels & Resorts as a Convention Services Manager and Sales Coordinator from 2009 to 2011 in Atlanta, Georgia. Following that, she served as a Sales Manager and Convention Services Manager at Hilton Alexandria Mark Center from 2011 to 2013 in Alexandria, Virginia. Additionally, she worked at Guest Services, Inc. as Director of Food Service and as a Task Force Manager from 2007 to 2009.
Contract Negotiation and Revenue Management
In her current position, Rachel Bricker is responsible for negotiating and signing over 100 contracts annually, with contracted revenue exceeding 15 million dollars. Her expertise in contract management is crucial for the successful execution of events ranging from small gatherings to large conferences with upwards of 1500 attendees. This aspect of her role highlights her skills in financial oversight and strategic planning.
Educational Background
Rachel Bricker studied at Penn State University from 2003 to 2007, where she focused on Restaurant and Institutional Management, achieving a degree in Hotel Management. Prior to that, she attended James Madison High School from 2000 to 2003. Her educational background has provided her with a solid foundation in hospitality management and event planning.