Experience

Kayla Cook Events

• United States
• Events Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Owner & Lead Planner

  • Mar 2017 - Present

  Kirkland WA Pacific Northwest based Event Planning Company. Specializing in event management, event design, and event production. We plan events for a living and throw parties for fun! Projects Include: • Featured in Seattle Bride – Winter Inspired Styled Wedding Shoot (Wedding Coordination & Design) • Northwest Event Show (Production, Event Management & Event Design) • Upstream Music Festival (Production & Event Design) • Seattle Chocolates – Cocopop! Experiental Brand Event



Northwest Event Show

• United States
• Events Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Show Director

  • Mar 2019 - Present

  Greater Seattle Area The Northwest Event Show has been introducing planners and vendors, letting them meet face to face, since 1995. Since that first reception at the Paramount Theater, the Northwest Event Show has grown to over 100,000 square feet of exhibit space and 250+ booths representing over 300 companies all offering their venues, products and services to 2,500+ Northwest corporate meeting and event planners The show is the largest corporate event and meeting planners trade show in the… Show more The Northwest Event Show has been introducing planners and vendors, letting them meet face to face, since 1995. Since that first reception at the Paramount Theater, the Northwest Event Show has grown to over 100,000 square feet of exhibit space and 250+ booths representing over 300 companies all offering their venues, products and services to 2,500+ Northwest corporate meeting and event planners The show is the largest corporate event and meeting planners trade show in the Pacific Northwest. As members of the Marketing and Sales Activation Committee, Kayla Cook Events serves as thought-leaders in marketing and redefining the show for 2018 attendees and vendor partners. #NWES2018 Show less



Privateer Holdings

• United States
• Financial Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Events

  • Jan 2017 - Oct 2017

  Greater Seattle Area My role at Privateer Holdings was focused on directing and managing our consumer, B2B events and experimental marketing efforts. Specifically, I lead a team of professionals responsible for the development of event programs to drive revenue, create experiences to build high-level brand awareness, and negotiate event sponsorship opportunities that support key business initiatives. Our team has been instrumental in driving cross department programs that generate international press and event… Show more My role at Privateer Holdings was focused on directing and managing our consumer, B2B events and experimental marketing efforts. Specifically, I lead a team of professionals responsible for the development of event programs to drive revenue, create experiences to build high-level brand awareness, and negotiate event sponsorship opportunities that support key business initiatives. Our team has been instrumental in driving cross department programs that generate international press and event recognition within an emerging industry through a mainstream audience. Event Highlights: • 2017 SXSW • 2017 Leafly Comedy Tour Show less



Leafly

• United States
• Technology, Information and Internet
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Director of Events & Sponsorships

  • Apr 2014 - Jan 2017

  Greater Seattle Area Leafly is the world’s cannabis information resource. With a database of over 2,000 strains, a team of award-winning journalists, and a treasure trove of user and business data, we are the place to go for consumers and businesses alike to learn about cannabis around the world. Event Highlights: • 2014 Receiving GreekWire's App of the Year • 2016 PRSA Totem Award 'Special Events & Observances - Leafly Food Truck Takeover • 2016 Leafly Comedy Tour • 2016 Hanfparade in… Show more Leafly is the world’s cannabis information resource. With a database of over 2,000 strains, a team of award-winning journalists, and a treasure trove of user and business data, we are the place to go for consumers and businesses alike to learn about cannabis around the world. Event Highlights: • 2014 Receiving GreekWire's App of the Year • 2016 PRSA Totem Award 'Special Events & Observances - Leafly Food Truck Takeover • 2016 Leafly Comedy Tour • 2016 Hanfparade in Berlin, Germany Show less



Precept Wine

• Beverage Manufacturing
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Event Manager & Consumer Relations

  • Jul 2011 - Apr 2014

  Seattle WA At Precept Wine I focused my efforts in: event management (industry and consumer), direct to consumer sales, social media engagement, brand promotions, content engagement and digital marketing. I enjoyed working on a team and integrating between the many departments within Precept.

• Event Manager & Coordinator - Apex at Alder Ridge Tasting Room

  • Apr 2010 - Jul 2011

  Woodinville WA Managed multiple events while maintaining attention to consumer request, details and budget. Managed tasting room team and developed co-workers through training and education. Networked with different retail locations, product groups, organizations and social events. Created and managed tasting room in-house and third party events.


The Golf Club at Newcastle
• United States
• Hospitality
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Assistant Catering Coordinator

  • Jun 2008 - Dec 2010

WSU University Recreation
• Pilates Instructor

  • Aug 2006 - Jun 2008