Lauren Kithas Email & Phone Number

New York, New York, United States

• Acted as onsite event expert for Elan teams producing exceptional performances• Built and maintained planner and client relationships throughout the planning process with emails, calls, excellent communication, and transparency• Collaborated with internal teams on more than 5 major events per quarter• Created and distributed comprehensive event production and travel details via Google Docs to musician, sound, and production teams• Led operations and cross-functional teams for monthly marketing events• Managed end-to-end production logistics for an average of 5 events per week including headliner events and events with over 100 talent

Calcutta, Ohio

• Built strong relationships through communication, transparency, availability, and exceeding expectations• Coordinated event logistics, schedules, budgets, vendors, and printed materials for more than 50 events annually• Designed advertisements within brand guidelines to maintain a cohesive brand voice and image• Established social media, consistently increasing audience by 10% and doubling engagement annually• Increased sales 30% by developing an annual week-long Christmas in July event• Led customer meetings to update and confirm event details, audio-visual needs, requests, and budgets• Maintained organization through event notes, timelines, and financial recording and processing• Responded to and scheduled events in person, over the phone, and via social media in a timely manner• Served as liaison between customers, employees, and vendors during event planning and execution

• Enhanced problem solving abilities working with several small children and ever-changing schedules• Honed communication skills by effectively working with parents on schedules

Canton, Ohio

• Composed articles and press releases highlighting events to raise awareness for our events calendar• Oversaw the volunteer calendar, scheduling volunteers and ensuring all positions were filled• Set up event spaces and worked on many special projects to aid in successful events • Sharpened customer service skills as the first point of contact for all in-person and phone interactions

North Canton, Ohio

• Accepted role as head planner for Homecoming, Sibs Weekend, and Spring Concert,successfully leading a team of 10 planners through each event• Collaborated on and managed marketing coordinators, budgets, and timelines for concurrent events• Led cross-functional teams through marketing, budgeting, and timeline phases for concurrent events• Produced hundreds of recurring and many new events and activities to enhance the student experience• Scheduled event dates and spaces on a packed University-wide events calendar working to ensure minimal conflicts were present to increase attendance at UPB events• Supported Advisor during weekly one-on-ones to review contract and rider negotiations with talent, management, and producers to ensure the best deal possible was presented

Hammersmith (London), England, United Kingdom

• Coordinated aspects of live events including talent liaising and audience control• Produced marketing plans, blog content, and an e-mail campaign through the MailChimp platform

Master Of Science - Ms, Event Management

Activities and Societies: Hospitality, Tourism, and Events Society

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Business Management And Marketing, 3.94

Activities and Societies: University Programming Board, Student Alumni Association, Lean In, Business Club, Sigma Beta Delta (Business.

Education record

Study Abroad program in London, England. I interned for six weeks at the Irish Cultural Centre and participated in an International.