Kathryn Sullivan (Ferrell) Email & Phone Number

Extend and strengthen the Taft brand through strategic planning and execution of signature firm-wide events, providing guidance and support for select high-profile events at the office and practice group levels. Plan, manage and execute Taft’s Attorney Retreat and Annual Partner Meeting. Work with firm leadership and fellow marketing team members to develop a cohesive theme and strong content. Manage all logistics, including site selection, vendor negotiations, budget compliance… Show more Extend and strengthen the Taft brand through strategic planning and execution of signature firm-wide events, providing guidance and support for select high-profile events at the office and practice group levels. Plan, manage and execute Taft’s Attorney Retreat and Annual Partner Meeting. Work with firm leadership and fellow marketing team members to develop a cohesive theme and strong content. Manage all logistics, including site selection, vendor negotiations, budget compliance, attendee communication, on-site management and post-event assessment. Establish best practices and standards to ensure Taft events align with and further brand objectives. Develop and implement feedback tools toward constant improvement. Design and oversee workflow processes to ensure continued engagement with event attendees through Taft’s e-marketing platform and other technologies. Serve in a key advisory and hands-on role for the Women’s Symposium, SHE (Support Her Endeavors) events and other high-profile events, such as Labor & Employment Seminars. Show less

Greater Chicago Area

Served a critical role in the strategic oversight, visioning, planning, and execution of all external facing and large-scale fundraising events for a premiere cultural institution located on Chicago’s Museum Campus.Served as chief liaison and main point of contact for the Adler's in-house, exclusive catering team, facilitating the contracting, booking, and implementation of over 200 private event rentals per year. Set the strategy for and oversaw execution of the institution’s… Show more Served a critical role in the strategic oversight, visioning, planning, and execution of all external facing and large-scale fundraising events for a premiere cultural institution located on Chicago’s Museum Campus.Served as chief liaison and main point of contact for the Adler's in-house, exclusive catering team, facilitating the contracting, booking, and implementation of over 200 private event rentals per year. Set the strategy for and oversaw execution of the institution’s premiere gala, awards luncheon, board meetings, donor engagement events, private dinners and receptions, and other special fundraising initiatives. Contracted and facilitated all event vendor and consultant activities. Ensured vendors met service expectations, budgets, and deadlines. Worked alongside members of the Development team to cultivate and steward relationships with the Adler Planetarium Women’s Board, facilitating the administration, planning, and execution of the Board’s general operations and event functions. Show less

Greater Chicago Area

Managed logistics for fundraising and educational events, ensuring successful event execution and guest engagement. Served as main point of contact for all event vendors and guests. Responsible for the contracting and oversight of event venue, A/V, catering, decor, and design vendors. Set strategy for pre and post-event communications including press releases, ad placement, invitations, and donor communications as related to the Midwest Region and regional event happenings… Show more Managed logistics for fundraising and educational events, ensuring successful event execution and guest engagement. Served as main point of contact for all event vendors and guests. Responsible for the contracting and oversight of event venue, A/V, catering, decor, and design vendors. Set strategy for pre and post-event communications including press releases, ad placement, invitations, and donor communications as related to the Midwest Region and regional event happenings. Successfully managed event budgets to ensure responsible spending and effective use of organizational funding. Oversaw gift administration and processing including database management, acknowledgement letters, receipt generation, online giving, pledge fulfillment, reconciliation, and stewardship activities.Managed all external communications including regional marketing, public relations, and outreach efforts for the Midwest. Generated press releases and media alerts, built relationships with key media personnel, designed and wrote content for e-marketing campaigns, and organized press conferences as needed. Provided a high level of administrative support through scheduling appointments, preparing draft correspondence, drafting donor proposals and grant applications, and preparing documents as needed.Served in a research capacity to identify new foundation and corporate support while strengthening existing relationships through grant writing, reporting, and general stewardship. Show less

Greater Chicago Area

Responsible for the planning and execution of art gallery opening and closing receptions. Solicited sponsorship and vendor commitments for the annual Logan Square Arts Festival. Created and distributed post-festival event impact report to all major sponsors.Developed and managed social media and e-marketing plan and presence including content calendar, design templates, copy, and promotional efforts across multiple platforms. Responsible for the recruitment, engagement… Show more Responsible for the planning and execution of art gallery opening and closing receptions. Solicited sponsorship and vendor commitments for the annual Logan Square Arts Festival. Created and distributed post-festival event impact report to all major sponsors.Developed and managed social media and e-marketing plan and presence including content calendar, design templates, copy, and promotional efforts across multiple platforms. Responsible for the recruitment, engagement, and management of gallery and festival volunteers. Show less

Louisville, Kentucky Area

Responsible for day-to-day operations of stage production and guest artist management.Served as liaison between the orchestra and various performance venues, guest artists, conductors, and local production organizations. Responsible for all performance advance work and rider fulfillment from executed contracts with artist management. Managed the audition processes and procedures for the organization. Responsible for streamlining the application process and creating a more… Show more Responsible for day-to-day operations of stage production and guest artist management.Served as liaison between the orchestra and various performance venues, guest artists, conductors, and local production organizations. Responsible for all performance advance work and rider fulfillment from executed contracts with artist management. Managed the audition processes and procedures for the organization. Responsible for streamlining the application process and creating a more efficient and standardized approach to musician recruitment.Collaborated with and worked alongside local venues on audio visual, technical, front-of-house, security, and catering needs to comply with orchestral regulations and ensure effective concert execution. Show less

Bloomington, Indiana Area

Execution of special events including fundraising events, gallery openings, rental events, weddings, music festivals, and other happenings for the museum.Involved in all stages of event production: planning, set-up, day-of execution, wrap-up, and post-event evaluations.Assisted with grassroots and social media marketing for large-scale events.

Greater Salt Lake City Area

Coordinate, execute, and communicate all guest artist hotel, air, and ground transportation needs.Assist in concert production needs for Deer Valley Music Festival performances.Provide rider requirements and ensure all contractual obligations are met.Prepare itineraries for guest artists.Maintain relationships with local hotels and caterers.

Bsam, Arts Management

Arts, Entertainment, And Media Management