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I'm an event marketing strategist. I've led event and marketing initiatives across high-growth companies, membership organizations, and consumer brands, with a particular focus on experiences that support revenue, community, and brand trust. Her background includes: - Executive leadership in events and engagement, overseeing 140+ events annually, including multi-day conventions, executive gatherings, sponsor programs, and intimate dinners - Marketing leadership roles where events were a core channel for growth, pipeline development, and brand awareness - End-to-end ownership of event operations, including budgeting, vendor management, timelines, run-of-show development, and cross-functional coordination - Strategic program design, transforming one-off events into repeatable, scalable experiences that delivered consistent outcomes…I'm an event marketing strategist. I've led event and marketing initiatives across high-growth companies, membership organizations, and consumer brands, with a particular focus on experiences that support revenue, community, and brand trust. Her background includes: - Executive leadership in events and engagement, overseeing 140+ events annually, including multi-day conventions, executive gatherings, sponsor programs, and intimate dinners - Marketing leadership roles where events were a core channel for growth, pipeline development, and brand awareness - End-to-end ownership of event operations, including budgeting, vendor management, timelines, run-of-show development, and cross-functional coordination - Strategic program design, transforming one-off events into repeatable, scalable experiences that delivered consistent outcomes

Kelsey Bigelow

Marketing Strategist, Marketing Consultant, Event Visualizer, +4

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I'm an event marketing strategist. I've led event and marketing initiatives across high-growth companies, membership organizations, and consumer brands, with a particular focus on experiences that support revenue, community, and brand trust. Her background includes: - Executive leadership in events and engagement, overseeing 140+ events annually, including multi-day conventions, executive gatherings, sponsor programs, and intimate dinners - Marketing leadership roles where events were a core channel for growth, pipeline development, and brand awareness - End-to-end ownership of event operations, including budgeting, vendor management, timelines, run-of-show development, and cross-functional coordination - Strategic program design, transforming one-off events into repeatable, scalable experiences that delivered consistent outcomes…I'm an event marketing strategist. I've led event and marketing initiatives across high-growth companies, membership organizations, and consumer brands, with a particular focus on experiences that support revenue, community, and brand trust. Her background includes: - Executive leadership in events and engagement, overseeing 140+ events annually, including multi-day conventions, executive gatherings, sponsor programs, and intimate dinners - Marketing leadership roles where events were a core channel for growth, pipeline development, and brand awareness - End-to-end ownership of event operations, including budgeting, vendor management, timelines, run-of-show development, and cross-functional coordination - Strategic program design, transforming one-off events into repeatable, scalable experiences that delivered consistent outcomes

Available to hire

Arvada, United States

I’m an event marketing strategist.

I’ve led event and marketing initiatives across high-growth companies, membership organizations, and consumer brands, with a particular focus on experiences that support revenue, community, and brand trust.

Her background includes:

Executive leadership in events and engagement, overseeing 140+ events annually, including multi-day conventions, executive gatherings, sponsor programs, and intimate dinners
Marketing leadership roles where events were a core channel for growth, pipeline development, and brand awareness
End-to-end ownership of event operations, including budgeting, vendor management, timelines, run-of-show development, and cross-functional coordination
Strategic program design, transforming one-off events into repeatable, scalable experiences that delivered consistent outcomes

Skills

Experience Level

Email Marketing

Expert

Brand Identity

Expert

Language

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Head of Events at Operators Guild

October 22, 2023 - April 29, 2025

• Spearheaded over 140+ high-impact events annually, enhancing member engagement and community building. • Directed comprehensive marketing campaigns, maximizing attendance and enriching participant experiences. • Managed the flagship annual convention, ensuring brand alignment and generating six-figure returns.

Founder at Aligned Gatherings

December 1, 2025 - Present

• Founded a strategic event planning studio focused on small, high-impact business gatherings. • Lead all event strategy, logistics planning, vendor coordination, run-of-show development, and experience design. • Partner with founders, operators, and marketing leaders to align gatherings with business goals, relationship-building, and long-term brand impact. • Apply marketing, community, and operations expertise to de-risk logistics and ensure gatherings run smoothly behind the scenes. • Support teams without field marketing or events functions by providing end-to-end planning infrastructure. • Prioritize thoughtful design, operational foresight, and calm execution across every engagement.

Marketing Manager at Ironton Distillery & Crafthouse

March 2, 2020 - December 30, 2022

• Led all content production and marketing efforts across digital, print, and in-person channels, overseeing end-to-end workflows from planning to execution. • Created and managed the editorial calendar, coordinating blog posts, newsletters, social media, and event content across internal and freelance contributors. • Copywrote, designed, and sent branded newsletters. • Ensured all marketing content including advertising and on-site materials met brand guidelines and campaign goals. • Established standardized content processes to enable efficient collaboration across teams. • Directed all aspects of content marketing for major events, generating up to $25,000 per event and supporting $500,000 in annual private event revenue.

Marketing Manager at The Be Well Clinic

August 1, 2017 - May 1, 2021

Led multi-channel content and marketing operations, increasing membership applications 4x in 3 months. Managed editorial calendars, content pipelines, and email newsletters; implemented organizational systems to streamline communication and cross-functional workflows; collaborated with writers, designers, and leadership to align messaging and drive performance.

Head of Events at The Be Well Clinic

January 1, 2024 - April 30, 2025

Owned end-to-end production for events including vendor coordination, content delivery, internal workflows, and customer experience. Served as central liaison coordinating cross-functional teams and delivering event content on time.