2025 July 10th Dinner Meeting (In-person only) - 1 PDU

Power Skills

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"Leading with Purpose: Driving Digital Transformation in a Rapidly Changing World"

Speaker: Allison McGuire, VP of Marketing & Ecommerce

July 10, 2025

Presentation Description

Description of Topic/Presentation:

“Leading with Purpose: Driving Digital Transformation in a Rapidly Changing World" 

In today’s landscape of accelerating change—from AI disruption to shifting consumer expectations—marketing leaders must balance innovation and strategy with realistic initiatives. In this dynamic session, Allison McGuire shares real-world insights from her 10-year tenure transforming a century-old retail brand into a modern ecommerce powerhouse. Through candid stories, expert insights, and practical exercises, attendees will learn how to lead teams through digital change and build sustainable growth in an evolving marketplace.

Learning Objectives

  • Understand how to lead digital transformation with both strategic foresight and human-centered leadership.
  • Learn real-world tactics for turning underperforming marketing channels into high-growth engines.
  • Explore how loyalty and customer experience can replace discounting as long-term value drivers.
  • Gain hands-on tools and frameworks for managing change, building modern marketing stacks, and fostering team buy-in..

Speaker Bio(s)

Allison McGuire, VP of Marketing & Ecommerce

Allison McGuire is a seasoned VP of Marketing & Ecommerce with over 20 years of experience leading digital transformation, performance marketing, and customer experience initiatives across high-growth retail and ecommerce brands. Known for her strategic leadership and data-driven mindset, she has scaled multi-channel programs, revitalized underperforming campaigns, and driven record-setting revenue and profitability. Most recently, Allison led Paper Mart to its most successful years in the company's 100-year history through innovative loyalty, affiliate, and digital programs.

Location

In-person only meeting

Duck Club (Irvine Ranch Water District)
(Please look for PMI-OC Banner)
15 Riparian View, Irvine CA 92612
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FREE PARKING

Dinner / Meal

Catering from Luna Grill

*If you have food allergies or dietary restrictions, please let us know in advance

Time

5:30 p.m. – Registration Opens
5:30 p.m. – Networking (5:30-6:00 p.m.)
6:00 p.m. – Buffet Opens
6:15 p.m. – Welcome/Chapter Updates
6:35 p.m. – 10-minute Break
6:45 p.m. – Guest Speaker Presentation (1 PDU, 60 minutes)
7:45 p.m. – Closing Announcements/Prizes
8:30 p.m. – Event Adjourned

Cost

 

 

Early Bird

(Until Jun 29th)

In Advance

(Jun 30th - Jul 10th at 12pm)
*will close early if max capacity is reached*

At the Door

(Jul 10th, 12pm to 5:30pm)
*will close early if max capacity is reached*

Member Pricing

$40.00

$45.00

$50.00

Non Member Pricing

$45.00

$50.00

$55.00

Presentation Only (click to register - meal not included)

$25.00

$25.00

$25.00 

 

Registration Deadline : Must register before 12:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 10th.

PDUs: 1 - Power Skills

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Cancellation Policy

Reservations must be canceled no later than 10 pm PST two days prior to the event in order to receive a refund. All cancellations (including duplicate registrations) are subject to a 10% Administrative Fee. To cancel, send an email to registration_cancel@pmi-oc.org and include your name and the event. Click here to view the PMI-OC Event Registration and Cancellation Policy in its entirety.

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Information

Type of category: Dinner Meetings

Type of activity: Power Skills

Date: July 10th, 2025

Hour: 5:30PM to 8:30PM

Registration close date: July 10th, 2025 at 12:00PM

Early bird deadline:: 29 June 2025 to 11:59PM

# of PDUs: 1

Price

Double click me!Early bird member: $40.00

Early bird non member: $45.00

Double click me!Members: $45.00

Non-members and Guests: $50.00

Location

Duck Club (Irvine Ranch Water District)

15 Riparian View
Irvine, CA, 92612