I am Kelly Ahrens, a detail-oriented Account Executive and Project Manager with nine years of experience delivering a wide range of projects for brands and live events. I thrive in fast-paced environments and enjoy turning complex briefs into actionable plans. I excel at negotiation, budgeting, team leadership, and clear client communications, bringing adaptability and a positive work ethic to every engagement. Favorite projects include the White House Easter Egg Roll, GoPro Mountain Games, Global Pokémon GO Events, and the U.S. Open Tennis Championships, among many others.

Kelly Ahrens

I am Kelly Ahrens, a detail-oriented Account Executive and Project Manager with nine years of experience delivering a wide range of projects for brands and live events. I thrive in fast-paced environments and enjoy turning complex briefs into actionable plans. I excel at negotiation, budgeting, team leadership, and clear client communications, bringing adaptability and a positive work ethic to every engagement. Favorite projects include the White House Easter Egg Roll, GoPro Mountain Games, Global Pokémon GO Events, and the U.S. Open Tennis Championships, among many others.

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I am Kelly Ahrens, a detail-oriented Account Executive and Project Manager with nine years of experience delivering a wide range of projects for brands and live events. I thrive in fast-paced environments and enjoy turning complex briefs into actionable plans.

I excel at negotiation, budgeting, team leadership, and clear client communications, bringing adaptability and a positive work ethic to every engagement. Favorite projects include the White House Easter Egg Roll, GoPro Mountain Games, Global Pokémon GO Events, and the U.S. Open Tennis Championships, among many others.

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Language

Spanish; Castilian
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Work Experience

Account & Project Manager at NoCoast Originals
May 1, 2022 - Present
Manage brand activations at large-scale events including food & wine festivals, music festivals and sporting events such as the US Open. Responsibilities include client management, creative concepting, fabrication and preproduction planning, on-site logistics management and overall activation execution.
Account Manager at Advoc8
March 1, 2021 - May 31, 2022
Managed 9 different accounts and over 40 projects including global in-person activations, virtual reality experiences, e-commerce platforms and branded merchandise. Liaised with team members from various departments and interfaced with clients effectively through the entire project lifecycle, contributing to over $500,000 in profit to date.
Event Coordination at Advoc8
June 1, 2019 - July 31, 2020
Coordinated a variety of projects including a national mobile tour, multi-day corporate gatherings and large-scale branded merchandise initiatives. Clients included: National Association of Manufacturers, Facebook, Hewlett.
Event Coordinator at Sweet Root Village
August 1, 2019 - September 30, 2021
Assisted with floral installations for an average of 3 weddings per month. Responsibilities included labor-intensive setups and breakdowns, as well as design work—from table arrangements to arches, ceiling installs and escort walls.
Event Producer at Harbinger
December 1, 2017 - April 30, 2019
Helped coordinate and produce the 2018 White House Easter Egg Roll, managed a multi-million-dollar budget for the March for Our Lives, and coordinated and produced a 200-foot tent activation for the Atlantic Ideas Festival in downtown D.C., along with other corporate events.

Education

Bachelor of Arts & Science in Communications at University of Missouri, Columbia
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2014
Spanish Minor at University of Missouri, Columbia
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2014

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Industry Experience

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