Kory Neal
Saint Louis
Summary
Dynamic event and project management professional with extensive experience in conference planning, vendor coordination, and logistics management. Proven track record in overseeing large-scale events, managing budgets, coordinating travel logistics, and delivering impactful educational and professional development experiences. Expertise in managing multiple projects while fostering collaboration among internal teams, vendors, and community partners to achieve exceptional event outcomes. Committed to supporting mission-driven organizations by designing meaningful and engaging events that promote learning and collaboration.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Business Development Representative (Remote)
McGraw Hill
01.2024 - 06.2026
- Collaborate cross-functionally with internal marketing and sales teams to support outreach campaigns and improve engagement strategies.
- Build and maintain professional relationships with education stakeholders while identifying opportunities to improve customer experience.
- Stay informed on education trends and learning methodologies to support organizational initiatives and stakeholder needs.
Project Manager (Remote)
The Institute for Excellence in Education
07.2021 - 12.2022
- Managed a $50,000 regional budget across four counties, overseeing student work experience wages, marketing materials, and program-related expenditures while ensuring accountability and compliance.
- Planned, coordinated, and hosted 20+ Lunch & Learn events, managing logistics, scheduling, stakeholder communications, and participant engagement.
- Coordinated cross-functional partners with employers, educators, and community organizations to support program success with participant outcomes.
Success Coach (Hybrid)
The Institute for Excellence in Education
10.2020 - 06.2021
- Coached and mentored 50+ at-risk students, allowing 88% of them to obtain their high school credential.
- Monitored progress of 25+ graduates post-graduation, with 80% successful attainment of full or part-time employment and/or successful enrollment of a college or training program.
- Established a collaboration network between 20 local employers to ensure job opportunities for current, and transitioning youth, raising student employment rates by 30%.
Relationship Manager (Hybrid)
Link Learning
08.2019 - 10.2020
- Prepared instructional materials for specific classroom activities tailored to support student needs.
- Communicated confidential details about student behavior and performance with parents and authorized parties.
- Used lectures and discussions to present subject matter to students under direction and guidance of teachers.
Director of Marketing/Inside Sales
Medler Electric
01.2017 - 08.2019
- Led planning and execution of the company's annual Summer Summit event, coordinating logistics for an event featuring 50+ vendor partners and internal stakeholders.
- Spearheaded travel logistics, vendor coordination, attendee communications, and onsite event execution to ensure a seamless participant experience.
- Planned all quarterly meetings and conferences with important stakeholders and vendors.
Education
Bachelor of Applied Arts - Sports Management, Event Management
Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI05-2015
Timeline
Business Development Representative (Remote)
McGraw Hill
01.2024 - 06.2026
Project Manager (Remote)
The Institute for Excellence in Education
07.2021 - 12.2022
Success Coach (Hybrid)
The Institute for Excellence in Education
10.2020 - 06.2021
Relationship Manager (Hybrid)
Link Learning
08.2019 - 10.2020
Director of Marketing/Inside Sales
Medler Electric
01.2017 - 08.2019
Bachelor of Applied Arts - Sports Management, Event Management
Central Michigan University