Michelle Eggert, CMP, CDS
Director of Global Accounts, ConferenceDirect
Michelle Eggert, CMP, CDS joined ConferenceDirect as an independent contractor in September 2001.
Prior to joining ConferenceDirect, I spent more than 25 years gaining experience as a supplier and planner in diverse roles such as corporate catering and sales at an independent hotel in the Milwaukee area and event management in the non-profit, corporate, association and religious markets.
Thriving on helping organizations achieve their sales goals and enhance their marketing message, I deliver value to my clients through personalized customer service and meticulous contract review. Having negotiated over 1,500 hotel and convention center contracts during my tenure, my attention to detail has made me a highly regarded professional by both clients and peers.
From site search to contract negotiations, to managing hotel room audits, cancellation policies, concession obligations, reservation set up, and direct bill application submission and approval, I provide these services at no additional cost to the client.
I also provide fee-based on-site conference management services, including food and beverage selection and budgeting, audio visual management, speaker management, meeting room sets, transportation, off-site activities, spousal events, and décor.
Actively involved in the Wisconsin Society of Association Executives (WSAE), I recently completed my service on the board of directors. I am also a long-time member of Meeting Professionals International (MPI) Wisconsin Chapter, having previously served as Vice President-Membership.