I am a multidisciplinary creative professional with 12+ years of experience across photography, content creation, marketing strategy, and large-scale event production. I transform brand stories into visually compelling content and produce seamless, high-impact digital and in-person experiences. I excel at cross-functional collaboration, asset production, and supporting brands through visual storytelling, social content, experiential programs, and campaign development. I enjoy working with tech, beauty, lifestyle, and creator-focused companies.…

Kristen Folkes

I am a multidisciplinary creative professional with 12+ years of experience across photography, content creation, marketing strategy, and large-scale event production. I transform brand stories into visually compelling content and produce seamless, high-impact digital and in-person experiences. I excel at cross-functional collaboration, asset production, and supporting brands through visual storytelling, social content, experiential programs, and campaign development. I enjoy working with tech, beauty, lifestyle, and creator-focused companies.…

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I am a multidisciplinary creative professional with 12+ years of experience across photography, content creation, marketing strategy, and large-scale event production. I transform brand stories into visually compelling content and produce seamless, high-impact digital and in-person experiences.

I excel at cross-functional collaboration, asset production, and supporting brands through visual storytelling, social content, experiential programs, and campaign development. I enjoy working with tech, beauty, lifestyle, and creator-focused companies.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Consultant – Marketing & Events (Contract) at Self-Employed
August 1, 2023 - November 22, 2025
Partnered with tech and creator economy companies on project-based consulting engagements, supporting cross-functional campaigns, event strategies, and client initiatives. Photographed brand, lifestyle, travel, product, portraits, and event content featured in digital and social campaigns. Produced short-form video content optimized for TikTok, Instagram, and digital campaigns. Built visual assets and creative concepts aligned with brand identity and social storytelling. Led marketing and experiential projects for clients such as Squarespace, Eventbrite, and The Publish Press. Oversaw project lifecycles from concepting and pre-production to shooting, editing, delivery, and performance reporting. Developed social content strategies, creative calendars, and asset libraries.
Senior Manager, Marketing & Brand Events at Beautycounter
August 1, 2023 - August 1, 2023
Directed large-scale brand events and content production efforts, including multi-day conferences and digital storytelling moments. Produced photo and video content across brand events to support campaigns, social, and digital messaging. Led cross-functional visual asset development with Brand Marketing, Social, Digital, and Creative. Managed budgets, vendor relationships, production timelines, and experiential deliverables.
Global Event Manager, Marketing at Jellysmack
June 1, 2022 - June 1, 2022
Produced global creator-driven activations including VidCon Anaheim and VidCon Abu Dhabi. Captured event content including photography, BTS, and social moments for creator and brand storytelling. Directed experiential marketing campaigns and coordinated with creative and production teams.
Marketing Events Manager at Sensei Ag
October 1, 2021 - October 1, 2021
Served as project lead for company-wide events, overseeing cross-functional collaboration, budgets, and timelines from concept through execution. Led content capture for partner events including international SailGP activations. Produced photography and visual assets to support digital storytelling and social content. Managed event logistics, production teams, and creative workflows.
Project Manager, Marketing at FIRST Agency at Bank of America
December 1, 2020 - December 1, 2020
Conceptualized and executed multi-channel events and marketing campaigns, aligning with business objectives for internal stakeholders and client-facing initiatives. Managed campaigns, creative deliverables, and event content production. Developed visual storylines and coordinated creative asset needs across marketing channels.
Program Event Manager, Global Events at Oracle Corporation
June 1, 2017 - June 1, 2017
Led project management of large-scale internal and external events across global markets, managing audiences of 50 to 5,000 attendees. Managed RFP processes, vendor negotiations, and global budgets, ensuring projects were delivered on time and within scope. Supervised creative assets, photography needs, and content alignment across multiple regions.

Education

Bachelor of Arts at Georgia State University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2007

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Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Media & Entertainment, Consumer Goods, Professional Services, Travel & Hospitality