At Giant Steps Consulting & Event Planning, we bring people together through expertly managed conventions, trade shows, conferences, and special events around the world. With years of experience, we handle every detail to make your event memorable and seamless. Plus, we offer a range of digital marketing solutions to boost your brand’s presence. Let us turn your vision into an unforgettable experience.Events of Note:- Hired by ILEA headquarters to produce their 2020 International Conference- FIRST® Robotics competitions in over 25 cities such as Montreal, Seattle, San Diego, Denver and San Francisco- Multiple scientific multi-day conferences with upwards of 3,000 attendees- International three-day leadership training events in Shanghai, Dublin, Athens, Frankfurt and more- 2 day symposium for 150 international guests in San Francisco- Acted as an overall logistics manager at City College COVID vaccination site

Project management of brand growth initiatives for consumer brands, service professionals and industry experts. Inspire Fire specializes in applying the science of emotional connection to brand experiences, to catalyze the emotional bonds between people, brands and leaders. We work to elevate brand positioning, messaging, signature stories, product packaging and customer experience initiatives to maximize and leverage the ROI of emotional motivators to accelerate business growth.

Volunteer position where I was responsible for overseeing all communications for the Northern California chapter of ILEA. The International Live Events Association (ILEA) is comprised of over 7,200 professionals associated among 49 chapters across 38 countries representing special event planners and producers (from festivals to trade shows), caterers, decorators, florists, destination management companies, rental companies, special effects experts, tent suppliers, audio-visual technicians, event and convention coordinators, balloon artists, educators, journalists, hotel sales managers, specialty entertainers, convention center managers, and many more professional disciplines. ILEA provides education and networking to its members to promote professionalism in the special events industry.

Optimized search engine marketing campaigns on Google, Yahoo, Bing and Facebook.

Layer Cake Creative specializes in creative, integrated marketing and PR strategies & solutions. Founded based on 20+ years of experience, we work with clients in the professional services and non-profit sectors. We're known for exceptional creativity matched by experience, enthusiasm, and precision.At Layer Cake I take on many roles. I am the lead project manager organizing large projects and assigning tasks to various team members. I also head up the online marketing department, specializing in integrating social media and other online forms of marketing into existing strategies. We can develop an online strategy for businesses that might include avenues such as blogging, social media posts, pay per click advertising and website content & design. I also take on many of our public relations clients making sure they get extensive coverage.

Kevin Kowalczyk consults with A Music Plus and guides their marketing, especially all digital and online marketing including website updates, social media, pay per click marketing, search engine optimization, blogging and more.

Served on the board of Denver's premier event planning association. As President in 2010-2011 I helped guide the chapter leading a thirteen member board. One of the highlights of my career, it was an honor to serve my fellow event professionals in such a worthy cause. ILEA is the principal association representing the creative events professional, globally.

· One of four directors who guided major company decisions, direction and growth· Responsible for over 75% of all event sales in 2008· Led internal meetings and assigned tasks as needed· Managed administration and sales departments· Project manager for a large scale corporate conference that won a TSE Gala-Award · Successfully coordinated local & national events such as multi-day conferences, fundraisers, and multiple DNC events including the after party with Barack Obama at Mile High Stadium· Company representative to community organizations and special event industry groups· Maintained the majority of in-house accounts· Updated and expanded internal company organization and operations· Reviewed and approved all sales proposals created within company· Maintained and updated company's customized propsal & event tracking software· Influential to the growth of a 25 year old company and expansion to a second location· Oversaw marketing efforts including email newsletters, blogging & social media· Managed a crew of 20 for a month long Haunted HouseEvents of Note:· Illumina executive 3 day conference, Red Rock Casino, Las Vegas (won special event award for best technical production)· Presidential nomination speech donor appreciation event with Barack Obama, Mile High Stadium· Arrow Electronics 2 day conference, Marriott DTC, Denver· President & Vice Presidential stimulus bill signing, Denver Museum of Nature & Science· Bill Phillips Transformation conference, Sheraton, Denver· CSU annual gala, Mile High Stadium· Month long haunted house, The Terror Zones, Denver· Do At The Zoo, Denver Zoo· Booklover's Ball, Denver Public Library

· Responsible for talent department: discovered, evaluated and booked a variety of entertainers for weddings, concert series, corporate and civic events· Coordinated multiple vendors, artists, and audiences at events including the 2001 Stanley Cup Celebration· Implemented new sales strategy and proposal process

Managed an award winning retail music storeDeveloped and implemented email marketing campaign

· Coordinated retail promotions, ticket giveaways, poster distribution and commissioned art· Placed publicity requests and escorted media during concerts- Acted a marketing director during a month long transition- Worked on concerts at just about every major venue in the Denver area: Red Rocks, Pepsi Center, Fillmore Auditorium, Mile High Stadium