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Creative Director and Event Producer with 15+ years of experience designing luxury weddings, corporate events, experiential activations, and high-end social celebrations. Founder of PUSH THE VISION, specializing in immersive event concepts, creative direction, visual storytelling, vendor coordination, and production strategy. Known for transforming ideas into elevated guest experiences through bold design, strong organization, and calm execution under pressure. Experienced in working with venues, planners, brands, and private clients on everything from intimate events to large-scale productions. Skilled in mood boards, concept decks, client presentations, event styling, remote production support, and managing complex event logistics from concept to completion. Passionate about creating events that feel intentional, visually impactful, and memorable while balancing creativity with real-world execution and client goals.…Creative Director and Event Producer with 15+ years of experience designing luxury weddings, corporate events, experiential activations, and high-end social celebrations. Founder of PUSH THE VISION, specializing in immersive event concepts, creative direction, visual storytelling, vendor coordination, and production strategy. Known for transforming ideas into elevated guest experiences through bold design, strong organization, and calm execution under pressure. Experienced in working with venues, planners, brands, and private clients on everything from intimate events to large-scale productions. Skilled in mood boards, concept decks, client presentations, event styling, remote production support, and managing complex event logistics from concept to completion. Passionate about creating events that feel intentional, visually impactful, and memorable while balancing creativity with real-world execution and client goals.

Elise Kolle

Creative Director, Production Designer, Executive Producer, +2

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Creative Director and Event Producer with 15+ years of experience designing luxury weddings, corporate events, experiential activations, and high-end social celebrations. Founder of PUSH THE VISION, specializing in immersive event concepts, creative direction, visual storytelling, vendor coordination, and production strategy. Known for transforming ideas into elevated guest experiences through bold design, strong organization, and calm execution under pressure. Experienced in working with venues, planners, brands, and private clients on everything from intimate events to large-scale productions. Skilled in mood boards, concept decks, client presentations, event styling, remote production support, and managing complex event logistics from concept to completion. Passionate about creating events that feel intentional, visually impactful, and memorable while balancing creativity with real-world execution and client goals.…Creative Director and Event Producer with 15+ years of experience designing luxury weddings, corporate events, experiential activations, and high-end social celebrations. Founder of PUSH THE VISION, specializing in immersive event concepts, creative direction, visual storytelling, vendor coordination, and production strategy. Known for transforming ideas into elevated guest experiences through bold design, strong organization, and calm execution under pressure. Experienced in working with venues, planners, brands, and private clients on everything from intimate events to large-scale productions. Skilled in mood boards, concept decks, client presentations, event styling, remote production support, and managing complex event logistics from concept to completion. Passionate about creating events that feel intentional, visually impactful, and memorable while balancing creativity with real-world execution and client goals.

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Creative Director and Event Producer with 15+ years of experience designing luxury weddings, corporate events, experiential activations, and high-end social celebrations. Founder of PUSH THE VISION, specializing in immersive event concepts, creative direction, visual storytelling, vendor coordination, and production strategy.

Known for transforming ideas into elevated guest experiences through bold design, strong organization, and calm execution under pressure. Experienced in working with venues, planners, brands, and private clients on everything from intimate events to large-scale productions. Skilled in mood boards, concept decks, client presentations, event styling, remote production support, and managing complex event logistics from concept to completion.

Passionate about creating events that feel intentional, visually impactful, and memorable while balancing creativity with real-world execution and client goals.

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Work Experience

Director of Marketing & Retail (Consulting) at Edge Floral Event Designers

January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2025

Generated $1M in direct sales and fueled an additional $1M in team revenue through strategic pipeline expansion, dormant account reactivation, and vendor partnerships. Strengthened repeat and referral business across luxury social and select corporate markets. Developed revenue-generating event and brand concepts rooted in positioning, audience insight, and market demand. Drove new business through relationship-based outreach and curated referral networks. Oversaw event/vendor alignment and execution to ensure concept integrity and client retention.

Owner & Events Director at PinkBox Weddings & Events

January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2023

Founded boutique event firm serving high-end and confidential client portfolios. Built sustainable referral pipelines and vendor alliances driving year-over-year growth. Directed high-profile, nationally recognized wedding productions; featured in Washingtonian Bride & Groom, DC Luxury Magazine, Brides Magazine (Obama-officiated wedding feature).

Wedding Sales Manager (Contract) at District Winery

January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2019

Conducted pre-qualified consultations for high-value luxury venue bookings; closed premium deposits during early revenue ramp-up phase; strengthened pipeline conversion within a competitive DC event market.

Regional Catering Sales Manager & East Coast Trainer at Einstein Noah Restaurant Group

January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2017

Drove regional catering revenue growth across multi-unit territory; secured corporate accounts and strengthened recurring revenue channels; trained sales teams in consultative selling and local market penetration; recognized nationally for exceeding annual performance targets.

Associate Director of Catering Sales at Starwood Hotels & Resorts (Westin Georgetown)

January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2014

Increased annual wedding portfolio from 6 to 30 events; built referral alliances within the DC luxury market; contributed to top-performing sales team recognition; revenue growth.

Sales & Marketing Manager – Special Events at Hard Rock International

January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2011

Managed multi-million-dollar special events portfolio across Mid-Atlantic; awarded for $9M revenue performance; integrated national brand initiatives into local market sales strategy; managed high-profile private event accounts under strict confidentiality.