Taryn Hopkins
Austin
Summary
Event Producer with 5+ years of experience delivering large-scale conferences, trade shows, custom exhibit builds, and immersive event environments from concept through execution. Experienced in managing multimillion-dollar budgets, production vendors, AV partners, and on-site operations while creating engaging attendee experiences and measurable business results.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
National Event Marketing Specialist
CohnReznick Advisory LLC
Remote
01.2024 - Current
- Produce 200+ annual events, including executive programs, multi-track conferences, and large-scale national meetings.
- Lead the NMTC Summit, a flagship conference hosting 700+ attendees, managing multimillion-dollar budgets and end-to-end production.
- Create immersive event environments featuring custom builds, scenic elements, staging, and branded experiences.
- Manage production partners including AV, fabrication, catering, venues, and contractors from planning through execution.
- Direct on-site operations, mitigating risks and resolving real-time challenges to ensure seamless attendee experiences.
- Track event performance, KPIs, and budget outcomes to inform future event strategy.
Event Specialist
4RF
Remote
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Designed and executed exhibit experiences that increased attendee engagement and supported lead generation goals.
- Produced 40 trade shows annually, overseeing budgets, logistics, installation, execution, and post-event reporting to ensure seamless operations.
- Managed event budgets, conducted ROI analysis, reported KPIs, and planned long-term investments to align with organizational goals.
- Directed relationships with contractors, logistics providers, and AV partners, facilitating effective collaboration for successful event execution.
- Led on-site operations for all events, managing installation, operations, troubleshooting, and teardown.
Marketing Specialist
Hollman, Inc
Dallas
01.2021 - 01.2023
- Produced 8 major annual trade shows, leading projects from concept through installation and on-site execution.
- Directed the design and production of custom 20x20 exhibit environments, including NeoCon and other industry events.
- Managed booth budgets up to $500K, overseeing fabrication, logistics, vendor management, and financial tracking.
- Created immersive product environments that enhanced attendee engagement and showcased solutions in real-world applications.
- Led fabrication, AV, logistics, and on-site production teams to deliver premium exhibit experiences on time and within budget.
Education
BBA - Business Administration
University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR01-2018
Skills
- Event Production & Operations
- Experiential marketing
- Trade Shows & Conferences
- Event Space Design
- Exhibit design
- Production Coordination
- AV, Lighting & Technical Production
- Vendor and Agency Management
- Vendor sourcing
- Budget Development and Reconciliation
- Event performance analysis
- Show development
- Contract negotiation
- Client management
- Production leadership
Timeline
National Event Marketing Specialist
CohnReznick Advisory LLC
01.2024 - Current
Event Specialist
4RF
01.2023 - 01.2024
Marketing Specialist
Hollman, Inc
01.2021 - 01.2023
BBA - Business Administration
University of Arkansas