Kristen Hartley

Overseeing the overall planning and operations infrastructure for the Special Olympics World Games 2023 Berlin including the functional areas of Accomodation, Venue Management, Logistics, Overlay, Look & Signage, Catering, Cleaning & Waste Management, Transportation, Arrivals & Departures, Safety & Security, Medical and Volunteer & Workforce. Leading working groups with the Berlin Senat and our Green Games Committee.

Events Case Writer, World Academy of Sport, Etoy, CH Project Management-Events, MCI Deutschland GmbH, Munich, DE Business Development, Marketing & Event Management-Projects4Sports, Lausanne, CH & Bangkok, TH

Developed and delivered event operational plans leading a team of 16 functional area managers, coordinators and 1800 volunteers. Created and implemented accommodation, hospitality & catering, accreditation, ticketing, transport and communications strategies for 70+ rowing delegations of over 1500 people. Maintained a $9 million budget. Liaison with the World Rowing Federation (FISA) to meet event milestones according to bid contract. Spokesperson to the local community and government.

Social Media Team Lead-SportAccord Convention 2016, Lausanne Event Marketing Consultant-Swiss City Boot Camp, 2015-2016, Lausanne Social Media Team Lead-SportAccord Convention International Federations Forum 2015, Lausanne Digital Application Desk Consultant-SportAccord Convention 2015, Sochi

Events and Project Manager for the World Endoscopy Organization

English Teacher, Librarian, Intercultural Training Assistant Various Organizations, Munich – Germany

Managed client programs and communications and served as ad hoc business analyst on various accounts.

Responsible for the Law Enforcement Torch Run and related fundraising activities for Special Olympics North Carolina.

Field Marketing & Events Manager for BMW. Responsible for a fleet of cars, liaising with local dealerships and supporting BMW Sports Events

Responsible for the strategy, planning and implementation of recreation and sports planning for the Cimarron Golf and Country Club. Venue operations and maintenance. Managed a staff of 2 full-time supervisors and up to 12 part-time staff. Community communications and newsletter creation and delivery.

Responsible for FF&E and logistical planning for the 2002 Winter Olympics Games

Responsible for all recreation and sport outlets of the Sawgrass Marriott Resort (Spa, Gym, 3 pools and Pool shop, ATP Tennis Shop) Event Management Recruited, hired, trained a team of up to 12 part-time employees and interns.

Sports Management, Sports Marketing, Sports Technology, Sports Law, Sports Medicine, Leadership

Minor in Environmental Studies