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Mary Kate Connor

Hopewell Junction,NY

Summary

Hospitality-focused event professional with experience supporting large-scale activations, hotel operations, and VIP logistics for brands like Hilton, Disney, and MSG. Skilled in room block management, vendor coordination, signage, and premium guest service. Strong cross-functional communicator with expertise in budget tracking, on-site execution, and tools like Salesforce, Airtable, and Opera.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Strategic Partnerships & Engagement Associatev

Hilton
11.2024 - Current
  • Coordinate hotel reservations, VIP travel, and hospitality for 50+ global nonprofit and media activations annually, supporting high-profile guests including Paris Hilton.
  • Lead planning for flagship events like Earth Week and Travel with Purpose Week, managing $200K+ budgets and collaborating across Hilton teams in EMEA, APAC, and the Americas.
  • Oversee vendor sourcing, premium catering, branded signage, and merchandise fulfillment to ensure high-touch event execution and brand consistency.
  • Reconcile invoices and track financial reporting for 50+ global partners, ensuring accurate grant management and post-event impact documentation.
  • Serve as liaison between regional hotels, CSR, legal, and marketing teams to execute culturally aligned events across time zones.
  • Utilize Salesforce, Airtable, Concur, and Asana to manage timelines, contracts, budgets, and cross-functional deliverables.

EMEA Executive Leadership Conference Planner

Hilton
07.2024 - 11.2024
  • Planned and executed logistics for Hilton’s EMEA Leadership Conference, hosting 500+ executives from 40+ countries, including CEO and global C-suite.
  • Managed VIP room assignments, event staffing, and daily entertainment activations across hotel departments.
  • Coordinated live performances, receptions, and branded touchpoints in a high-pressure, luxury environment.
  • Collaborated cross-functionally with front office, F&B, A/V, and security to ensure seamless guest experience.
  • Tracked logistics and timelines using Opera, Delphi, and internal planning platforms.

Global Public Relations Intern

Disney Experiences
06.2023 - 06.2024
  • Planned and executed high-touch media visits and influencer FAMs across Disney parks and resorts, curating F&B, entertainment, and technology activations to support content capture and brand storytelling.
  • Coordinated hotel bookings, park access, itineraries, and guest logistics for 500+ press contacts representing top-tier outlets including Hearst, Dotdash Meredith, and Vox Media.
  • Supported major campaign launches including Disney Treasure, Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, Disneyland Paris Hotel, and World of Frozen at Shanghai and Tokyo Disney resorts.
  • Created briefing documents, credential lists, signage plans, and coverage recaps in alignment with brand and franchise messaging.
  • Used Muck Rack, CreatorIQ, Airtable, and Cision to manage outreach, track earned media, and analyze campaign impact across global markets.

Premium Hospitality Student Associate

Madison Square Garden Co
10.2022 - 04.2023
  • Executed premium suite and club-level hospitality for Knicks, Rangers, and live entertainment events, servicing 50+ suites nightly for corporate partners, celebrities, and high-profile guests.
  • Oversaw in-suite logistics including ticket fulfillment, VIP credentialing, F&B coordination, branded signage, and gifting in alignment with sponsor and talent expectations.
  • Partnered with talent relations and influencer teams to accommodate special requests and ensure seamless execution for media and entertainment clients.
  • Liaised with arena operations to communicate and deliver client specifications to front-of-house staff, maintaining brand standards and service excellence across all guest touchpoints.
  • Coordinated private hospitality activations during concerts, including artist friends-and-family events held in Knicks and Rangers locker rooms.
  • Supported cross-functional collaboration with sales, marketing, and event teams to fulfill contractual assets and enhance the overall VIP guest experience.

Promotional Events Intern

Iheartmedia, Clear Channel
05.2022 - 08.2022
  • Supported planning and execution of 12+ local brand activations, coordinating logistics, signage, and vendor management across AV, catering, and promo teams.
  • Managed travel and accommodations for media partners and local talent, including VIP coordination for live performances.
  • Oversaw on-site setup and guest flow, ensuring brand consistency and operational readiness at each event.
  • Tracked budgets, processed invoices, and prepared post-event recaps for senior managers to evaluate campaign ROI.

Disney College Program Intern

Disney Experiences
06.2021 - 01.2022
  • Provided front-of-house guest service in both attractions and quick-service F&B during peak seasons, supporting daily operations and crowd flow at high-volume locations.

Education

Hospitality And Tourism Management

University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL
08-2025

Bachelor of Arts - Digital Communications And Media

Fordham University
Bronx, NY
05-2023

Skills

  • VIP Guest Coordination
  • Hotel Reservations & Rooming Lists
  • On-Site Event Logistics
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Vendor & Venue Management
  • Budget Tracking & Invoice Reconciliation
  • Travel & Itinerary Planning
  • Credentialing & Signage Execution

Timeline

Strategic Partnerships & Engagement Associatev

Hilton
11.2024 - Current

EMEA Executive Leadership Conference Planner

Hilton
07.2024 - 11.2024

Global Public Relations Intern

Disney Experiences
06.2023 - 06.2024

Premium Hospitality Student Associate

Madison Square Garden Co
10.2022 - 04.2023

Promotional Events Intern

Iheartmedia, Clear Channel
05.2022 - 08.2022

Disney College Program Intern

Disney Experiences
06.2021 - 01.2022

Hospitality And Tourism Management

University of Central Florida

Bachelor of Arts - Digital Communications And Media

Fordham University

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