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Kelly Naze

Denver,CO

Summary

A dedicated and results-driven professional with expertise in managing partnerships and achieving revenue goals. Highly optimistic and skilled in budgeting, organization, vendor management, event promotion and execution. Expert at problem-solving, team leadership, and fostering collaboration to deliver exceptional customer service and drive program success.

Overview

years of professional experience

Work History

Corporate and Community Partnerships Manager

Special Olympics Colorado

03.2024 - Current

Secure $475K in corporate partnerships through the development of creative sponsorship proposals.
Lead third-party fundraising campaigns, exceeding $290K in revenue goals.
Foster long-term partner relationships, enhancing satisfaction and brand recognition.
Cultivate new business prospects, contributing significantly to annual funding targets.
Represent the organization in the community, building mission-driven partnerships.
Develope and execute partnership strategies, managing stakeholder relationships and securing resources to expand program impact.

Senior Event Producer

PRA Events, Inc.

01.2022 - 03.2024

Manage logistics and operational execution for client programs with 50 to 2,250 attendees, ensuring seamless delivery and cost efficiency.
Monitor event expenditures, tracked gross profit margins, and developed creative event themes and activities to enhance attendee engagement.
Collaborate with Sales and Experience Design teams to develop program concepts, and coordinated transportation for up to 500 guests.
Generate detailed event reports and final invoices, documenting all aspects of program execution.
Lead a team of 25 field staff, overseeing hiring, training, scheduling, compensation, and performance management.

Manager, National Events

USA Swimming

03.2018 - 12.2021

Prepare, plan, and execute the management of sports presentation and overall event details for the US Olympic Team Trials Swimming 2020.
Manage contracts, rights fees, purchase orders, signage, shipping, financial reports, invoices, and check requests for all USA Swimming-supported events.
Effective communicator and relationship builder with volunteers, officials, hosts, coaches, coworkers, announcers, and core team members to ensure athletes technically flawless events.

Assistant Swim Coach

Denver Swim Academy

10.2016 - 02.2018

Responsible for the safety and growth of young developmental swimmers from the ages of 5-18 while acting as a role model and leader.
Respond to any accidents or complications in a calm and collected manner around children and parents.

Associate Wedding Planner

Purple Summer Events

08.2016 - 12.2017

Manage each unique venue floor plan and décor setup to ensure each day-of timelines are properly managed and executed within the timing limitations.
Act in a professional and courteous manner to all vendors, venue representatives, guests, and clients.
Maintain emails, walk-throughs, rehearsals, inquiries, and timelines in a timely and efficient manner.

Division I Student-Athlete and Team Captain | California Berkeley Women's Swimming

UC Berkeley

08.2012 - 05.2016

Dedicate 20-30 hours each week to scheduled practices, team meetings, and travel.
Encourage teammates daily to succeed in and out of the pool by empowering teammates to explore and enact their unique leadership style in service to personal and team goals.
Act as an important liaison between coaching staff, team members, and athletic staff to communicate team expectations and important upcoming events.