Phoenix Convention Center & Venues
Patrick Drake has extensive experience in the hospitality industry, holding various roles such as Director of Sales, Venue Manager, and Sales & Marketing Manager. Patrick has worked with companies like Phoenix Convention Center & Venues, Spectra by Comcast Spectacor, and Global Spectrum. Patrick has demonstrated skills in managing budgets, developing booking policies, leading sales teams, and overseeing event operations. Patrick holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Hotel, Restaurant, and Tourism Management from New Mexico State University.
Phoenix Convention Center & Venues
Located in the fifth-largest city in the U.S., the Phoenix Convention Center & Venues welcomes visitors from around the world for conventions, concerts, tradeshows, meetings, expos and special events. Recognized as one of the top-10 convention center facilities in the country, the Phoenix Convention Center offers more than 900,000 sq. ft. of meeting and exhibit space, including a 312,500 sq. ft. main exhibit hall and a 46,000 sq ft ballroom. The facility is conveniently located on the METRO Light Rail line, just a short ride from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport and is in walking distance to convention hotels, entertainments & sports complexes, shopping and restaurants. Amenities include 99 meeting rooms, 61 loading docks (22 of which are climate controlled), exhibit halls with pre-scored floors and an Executive Conference Center – all complimented by a 2,312 seat Symphony Hall and the 1,364 seat historic Orpheum Theatre.