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Kacee Atkinson

Virginia Beach

Summary

Weddings & Special Events Director with a passion for bringing beautiful celebrations to life, from the first idea to the final send-off, with a strong focus on lighting and event design. I love creating memorable, visually stunning experiences while managing all the moving parts—client vision, vendor coordination, budgeting, team leadership, and marketing through social media and website management for the events division. I’ve generated over $1M in annual sales and successfully managed 275+ events, balancing creativity with strong organization and execution. Known for being calm under pressure, highly detail-oriented, and committed to making every event feel seamless, polished, and unforgettable.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Director of Weddings & Special Events

Stage Right
Virginia Beach, VA
11.2016 - Current
  • Increased annual sales performance from approximately $430,000 to more than $1 million through strategic business development, client relationship management, and operational improvements while successfully managing roughly 275 events annually.
  • Managed and supervised direct employees, technicians, stagehands, and contracted vendors, ensuring projects and events were completed efficiently, professionally, and on schedule.
  • Served as the primary point of contact for all event operations, including load-in, setup, execution, troubleshooting, and load-out coordination.
  • Oversaw event and production logistics while maintaining strong communication between clients, management, vendors, and production teams.
  • Coordinated design management and project execution, ensuring all client specifications, timelines, and quality standards were met.
  • Managed purchasing responsibilities, including sourcing materials, negotiating with vendors, tracking inventory, and controlling operational costs.
  • Handled financial and administrative duties using QuickBooks, including invoicing, budgeting, expense tracking, account management, and financial reporting.
  • Demonstrated strong leadership in high-pressure, fast-paced environments requiring multitasking, problem-solving, and rapid decision-making.
  • Maintained exceptional organizational skills while managing multiple projects, deadlines, staff schedules, and client expectations simultaneously.
  • Built and maintained positive professional relationships with clients, vendors, contractors, and team members through excellent communication and customer service skills.
  • Proven ability to adapt quickly, learn new systems and responsibilities on the job, and consistently exceed performance expectations.
  • Created and developed the company website for Stage Right Weddings, maintaining content, branding, functionality, and user experience to support marketing and client engagement.
  • Managed social media platforms for Stage Right and Stage Right Weddings, creating promotional content, increasing brand visibility, engaging with clients, and supporting overall marketing initiatives.

Sales Associate- Wedding & Special Events

Stage Right
Virginia Beach, VA
11.2016 - Current
  • Managed client emails and kept communication organized and professional throughout the sales and event process.
  • Helped prepare and manage contracts, making sure paperwork was accurate and completed on time.
  • Processed client payments, invoices, and account information while staying organized and detail-oriented.
  • Assisted with daily sales and office tasks, including scheduling, tracking client information, and supporting the team as needed.
  • Built positive relationships with clients by providing friendly, reliable customer service and responding quickly to questions or concerns

Social Media Manager

Misty Saves The Day
Virginia Beach VA
07.2019 - 06.2021

Directed social media strategy and content management across platforms, including Instagram, Facebook, and Pinterest, utilizing Later for effective scheduling and planning. Developed and curated engaging content to elevate brand awareness, showcase services, and draw in new customers across multiple business channels. Oversaw regular posting schedules, monitored engagement metrics, and analyzed performance to optimize reach, audience growth, and overall online visibility.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice

Old Dominion University
Norfolk
05-2015

Skills

  • Designed and managed events from concept to completion
  • Forecasted upcoming event trends to stay competitive in the market
  • Led strategic decision-making to improve operations and outcomes
  • Managed teams to ensure performance, accountability, and engagement
  • Solved operational problems using creative, practical solutions
  • Developed staff through coaching, training, and performance support
  • Prioritized tasks and managed time in fast-paced environments
  • Created and improved processes to increase efficiency and consistency
  • Oversaw staffing, scheduling, and daily team operations
  • Managed budgets and controlled costs effectively
  • Handled contract and vendor management to ensure quality and value
  • Negotiated agreements and maintained strong vendor relationships
  • Improved workflows and operational systems for better productivity
  • Managed administrative and organizational operations
  • Conducted performance management and employee evaluations
  • Collaborated across teams to achieve shared goals
  • Streamlined processes to reduce inefficiencies and delays

Timeline

Social Media Manager

Misty Saves The Day
07.2019 - 06.2021

Director of Weddings & Special Events

Stage Right
11.2016 - Current

Sales Associate- Wedding & Special Events

Stage Right
11.2016 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice

Old Dominion University