Deborah Weller Brown
About Deborah Weller Brown
Deborah Weller Brown is a Senior Events Manager with extensive experience in event management and marketing. She has held key positions at organizations such as NWEA and NoRedInk, where she focuses on strategic planning, branding, and data-driven evaluation of events.
Current Role at NoRedInk
Deborah Weller Brown serves as the Senior Events Manager at NoRedInk, a position she has held since 2023. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing event planning and execution, ensuring alignment with the company's marketing and sales strategies. Her focus includes optimizing event participation and outcomes through collaboration and communication among teams.
Previous Experience at NWEA
Deborah Weller Brown has extensive experience at NWEA, where she worked in various roles from 2014 to 2023. She began as an Events Manager from 2014 to 2017, then transitioned to Senior Manager, Marketing Events from 2017 to 2021, and finally served as Senior Manager, Events and Sponsorships from 2021 to 2023. Her responsibilities included monitoring industry trends, developing post-event reports, and managing event strategies.
Background in Marketing and Events
Deborah Weller Brown has a solid background in marketing and events management. Prior to her tenure at NWEA, she worked as the Partnership Marketing Manager for Corporate Partnerships at the Portland Trail Blazers from 2010 to 2014. She also held the position of Manager, Field Marketing and Promotions at Daimler Trucks North America - Freightliner Trucks from 1998 to 2008. Her experience spans over two decades in the marketing field.
Educational Qualifications
Deborah Weller Brown holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Marketing and Communications from Concordia University-Portland, which she completed from 1999 to 2001. She also earned an Associate of Applied Science in Business Administration from Blue Mountain Community College between 1984 and 1986. Additionally, she studied Business at Eastern Oregon University for one year in 1983.
Skills and Competencies
Deborah Weller Brown possesses a range of skills relevant to her roles in events management and marketing. She monitors competitor and industry trends to inform marketing strategies and oversees branding of booth properties to maintain brand integrity. She also facilitates planning meetings to enhance team collaboration and communication, ensuring effective event execution.