Kensy Lee Ryan

Kensy lee ryan

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location of Kensy Lee RyanDurham, North Carolina, United States
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  • About me

    Global Events Manager with Extensive Experience in Digital, Experiential, & Events Marketing

  • Education

    • University at albany, suny

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      Bachelor of arts - ba communications, minor in education

      Activities and Societies: Member, Alpha Epsilon Phi Sorority

  • Experience

    • Stride rite

      Jun 2004 - Jul 2008
      Marketing coordinator

      Leading 11 field sales assistants, executed key brand and sales initiatives as the owner of 10 e-commerce accounts. Designed seasonal catalogs, led photoshoots, produced PR credit reports and newsletters, and maintained press kits for multiple teams.

    • Tommy hilfiger

      Jul 2008 - Jun 2009
      Sales & marketing specialist

      Oversaw booth design, trade-show operations, on-site production, promotions, merchandising, sponsorships, and model bookings for eight regional and national trade shows (e.g., WSA and FFANY).

    • Educational Institution

      Sept 2009 - Oct 2016
      Events and marketing consultant (freelance)

      Provided event planning and marketing services to various marketing, catering, and events companies. Coordinated venues, decor, vendors, catering, and entertainment. Most notably, executed events for Airbnb, Sequoia Capital, and Pinterest.

    • Crocpond

      Jan 2015 - Oct 2016
      Marketing and social media manager

      Managed international and local conferences, event marketing, and social media presence on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest, and Tumblr.

    • Smartly.io

      Oct 2016 - Jul 2019
      Marketing and operations manager

      As the first U.S. hire at the Finnish company, held multiple roles in operations, marketing, and culture areas. Expanded brand reach and sales performance by coordinating 25 internal and external events per year. Planned and executed 70 client and corporate events in three years: produced region-specific giveaways for U.S. and Latin American regions, led direct-mail initiatives, and managed budgets for all programs and projects.

    • Braintap technologies

      Dec 2019 - Nov 2022
      Events manager

      As a member of the management team, produced 50 events per year, including external events (conferences, trade shows, webinars) and internal events (off-site celebrations, holiday parties, VIP events). Continually optimized event strategy by developing an entire suite of event marketing processes, reducing event spend, and personally overseeing all aspects of event logistics.

    • Indigo

      Mar 2023 - Aug 2023
      Events manager
    • Stemregen

      Nov 2023 - now
      Events & marketing director
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Google ai essentials

      Coursera
      Oct 2025
      View certificate certificate
    • Event marketing strategy certification

      Cvent
      Jan 2022
    • Google project management professional certificate

      Coursera
      Oct 2025
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Captain

      Issued by Eno CTA Tennis on Jun 2021
      Eno CTA TennisAssociated with Kensy Lee Ryan
    • Volunteer

      Issued by Durham Rescue Mission on Feb 2025
      Durham Rescue MissionAssociated with Kensy Lee Ryan