Kay Conn Email and Phone Number

Freelance writer for leading national children’s activities website • Published dozens of feature stories and calendar listings.• Developed and pitched original story ideas.• Researched assigned articles through event coverage, on-site location visits, and interviews.

Senior Special Events and Fundraising Coordinator for a fundraising and event planning agency specializing in leading non-profit organizations• Managed and executed all aspects of major annual charity fundraiser events generating between $1 million and $5 million for organizations including: Calvary Hospital, Channel 13, the Christopher Reeve Foundation, the Lance Armstrong Foundation, the National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse, Food Allergy Initiative, New Visions For Public Schools, New York Hall of Science, and Sesame Workshop.• Served as primary point of contact with event honorees, co-chairs, and major contributors including Fortune 500 CEOs, foundation chairs, High Net Worth individuals, socialites, and celebrities.• Coordinated and managed assigned event teams, personal assistant, third-party vendors, on-site catering and event staff, and client communications departments. • Arranged all aspects of annual fundraising event including: venue selection and coordination, menu selection, table planning, and seating charts; design, proofing, printing, and mailing of nationwide invitations; program book copy and layout; audio-visual production; guest accommodations; talent wrangling and society press coverage.• Databased past charitable contribution history and prepared weekly financial reports tailored to each client including outstanding pledges for post-event wrap-up.

Researcher for publishing company specializing in technical books for architecture, landscaping, and manufacturing industries • Executed in-depth market research and secured testimonials to support direct sale brochure publication. • Individually tailored business-to-business lists and supervised direct marketing campaigns.• Coordinated all aspects of the External Works Exhibition (London, 2001), a high-profile international forum for the landscaping and civil engineering industries. Researched and liaised with seminar speakers and guests; composed direct mail letters; managed event promotions; implemented surveys to conference attendees; and prepared industry reports which served as collateral sales material.