KELSEY LINDEN
Oakland,CA
Summary
Creative and strategic event operations manager with experience in designing, planning, and executing a wide variety of programs including internal employee events, customer education events and marketing events, ranging in size from 20 - 2,000 guests. Experience with leading a team including direct management, hiring, conducting performance reviews, and assigning work. Skilled at managing internal stakeholder and client relationships and developing strong partnerships with quality suppliers. Demonstrated cost-effective budgeting, exceptional time management and adaptability to changing business needs.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Events Manager
Rippling
12.2021 - Current
- First ever Events Manager at Rippling. Created strategic plans and processes to meet the needs of the business in events.
- Managed internal employee events, customer education events, marketing events, and partner incentive events from end to end as the only events manager for 2 years.
- Created and managed all company event budgets to deliver at or below projected costs.
- Solicited feedback from internal stakeholders and event attendees to assess event success and uncover opportunities for improvement.
- Coordinated travel and accommodations for event attendees along with all other administrative logistics for events.
- Created memorable experiences for guests through engaging agendas, immersive entertainment, and thoughtful event objectives.
Director of Events
PRA Northern California
09.2018 - 12.2021
- Manage event production team including hiring, training, event program assignment, conducting performance reviews, day-to-day leadership and supervision, team organization and morale
- Part of Director team responsible for office policies, creating and revising processes, maintaining office morale and camaraderie
- Operated high level programs and assisted on difficult accounts.
Senior Event Producer
AlliedPRA Northern California
04.2014 - 09.2018
- Manage accounts from RFP stage through operations, develop creative proposals and costing for ideas, manage all suppliers for program, coordinate and participate in site inspections and client meetings, create client service agreements and manage budgeting, coordinate event logistics, main point of contact for client during program operations, final billing and accounting.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new event requests.
Education
BA - Business Management Economics
University of California At Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, CA06.2013
Skills
- Team Leadership and Motivation
- Guest Management
- Event Budgeting
- Adaptability
- Strategic Thinking
- Contract Execution
- Project Management
Timeline
Events Manager
Rippling
12.2021 - Current
Director of Events
PRA Northern California
09.2018 - 12.2021
Senior Event Producer
AlliedPRA Northern California
04.2014 - 09.2018
BA - Business Management Economics
University of California At Santa Cruz
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