I’m Therese Campanelli, a freelance event and meeting production professional who specializes in end-to-end production management for incentive programs, conferences, and trade shows. I design and execute VIP experiences, manage budgets, vendor sourcing, travel, and on-site logistics for a wide range of Fortune 500 clients, including The Masters, Grammys, Coca-Cola, and Sony launches. I excel at speaker management, hybrid and virtual events, and creating meaningful human connections across global markets. I thrive in fast-paced environments, building strong relationships with executives, planning seamless on-site operations, and delivering polished, on-brand experiences. I’m a proactive problem-solver with a hands-on approach to contingency planning, guest interaction, and post-event evaluation, always committed to delivering outstanding results and memorable experiences.

Therese Campanelli

I’m Therese Campanelli, a freelance event and meeting production professional who specializes in end-to-end production management for incentive programs, conferences, and trade shows. I design and execute VIP experiences, manage budgets, vendor sourcing, travel, and on-site logistics for a wide range of Fortune 500 clients, including The Masters, Grammys, Coca-Cola, and Sony launches. I excel at speaker management, hybrid and virtual events, and creating meaningful human connections across global markets. I thrive in fast-paced environments, building strong relationships with executives, planning seamless on-site operations, and delivering polished, on-brand experiences. I’m a proactive problem-solver with a hands-on approach to contingency planning, guest interaction, and post-event evaluation, always committed to delivering outstanding results and memorable experiences.

Available to hire

I’m Therese Campanelli, a freelance event and meeting production professional who specializes in end-to-end production management for incentive programs, conferences, and trade shows. I design and execute VIP experiences, manage budgets, vendor sourcing, travel, and on-site logistics for a wide range of Fortune 500 clients, including The Masters, Grammys, Coca-Cola, and Sony launches. I excel at speaker management, hybrid and virtual events, and creating meaningful human connections across global markets.

I thrive in fast-paced environments, building strong relationships with executives, planning seamless on-site operations, and delivering polished, on-brand experiences. I’m a proactive problem-solver with a hands-on approach to contingency planning, guest interaction, and post-event evaluation, always committed to delivering outstanding results and memorable experiences.

See more

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance Event & Meeting Production at Self-employed / Independent
January 1, 2022 - Present
Freelance event and meeting production lead delivering end-to-end program management for incentive trips, conferences, trade shows, and product launches. Responsible for production management, guest experience, vendor negotiations, budgeting, registrations, branding, on-site execution, and post-event reporting. Experience includes Grammys and Final Four incentive programs, Masters VIP hosting, 200-person annual CMIT conference, 1,250-person annual conference F&B, and 1,000+ attendee conferences with comprehensive event apps/web/mobile integration and hybrid/virtual components.
Client Manager – Experiential Events & Meetings at YAH AGENCY (formerly CSE)
November 1, 2017 - December 31, 2021
Managed incentive trips, live/virtual/hybrid events, and bespoke experiences to build strategic customer relationships. Led Coca-Cola Campus Ambassador programs, national sampling tours, budget creation and reconciliation, venue/lodging/Vendor management, speaker/celebrity interaction, event apps, registration, and on-site logistics. Oversaw contingency planning and risk management for large-scale events.
Account Producer at ENVY-CREATE
November 1, 2016 - November 1, 2017
Project management of experiential events and trade shows including asset and creative development, fabrication, AV, labor, vendors, shipping, and logistics. Responsible for budgeting, vendor management, and on-site execution.
Account Coordinator – Experiential Events at HAVAS / ignition
March 1, 2015 - November 1, 2016
Managed national experiential tours for Coca-Cola Holiday Caravan, FUZE, Gold Peak, and Challenge Butter. Handled client service, asset/creative development, production management, budget reconciliation, and vendor coordination. Led brand ambassador hiring and on-site support.
Marketing & Promotions Director at CUMULUS MEDIA PARTNERS – WWWQ-FM
August 1, 2007 - November 1, 2014
Directed marketing and promotions for seven radio stations; planned and executed 100+ events monthly; managed cross-department creative assets, sponsorships, and on-air/social integration. Negotiated contracts, managed budgets, and oversaw on-site event operations and talent coordination.
Project Manager at CLEAR CHANNEL CREATIVE SERVICES GROUP
October 1, 2006 - August 1, 2007
National digital campaigns and online contest projects; ensured compliance with radio contest guidelines; stakeholder coordination across teams; asset development and production oversight.
Marketing Director for Southern Colorado at iHEARTMEDIA, INC. (Radio Division) – Colorado Springs & Pueblo
June 1, 2005 - August 1, 2007
Oversaw marketing and promotions for seven stations; managed a 10-person promotional team; executed multi-station events to maximize sales, revenue, and ratings.
Promotions Director at iHEARTMEDIA, INC. (Radio & Concert Divisions) – Denver
July 1, 1996 - May 1, 2005
Sales promotions and marketing/promotions leadership; directed multi-station events, on-air and social media aspects, and entertainment coordination.

Education

Add your educational history here.

Qualifications

Digital Event Strategist certification
January 11, 2030 - April 29, 2026
Pandemic On-Site Protocol Training
January 11, 2030 - April 29, 2026
Cvent certified for Event Management & Hybrid Events
January 11, 2030 - April 29, 2026
Experience with virtual event platforms (Cvent, Bizzabo, Hopin, Zoom, Vimeo, etc.)
January 11, 2030 - April 29, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Travel & Hospitality, Other