jill Kilgore

Event Management & Marketing

My mission: deliver successful events and campaigns through creativity,

organization, communication and fun.

Recent EventS

Fighting Oligarchy with Sen. Bernie Sanders 8 Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez 2025 - Crowd Manager

Content Marketing World 2024 - Event Manager

Brightspot User Conference & Customer Advisory Board 2024 - Event Manager

National Association of Broadcasters (NAB Show) 2024 - Event Manager

Constellation Research Events 2024 - Event Manager

ASM Global Meeting 2022 - Event Manager

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Experience

Over 15 years of event and marketing experience. 

Educated in communication, business and digital media.

 

FRIENDS OF BERNIE SANDERS

Crowd Manger (Contract)

Ensured a safe, efficient and accessible event for the 12,000 attendees and speakers for the Boise stop of the Fighting Oligarchy tour with Senator Bernie Sanders and Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.

Brightspot

Event Manger

Led and executed event program from planning and promotion through on-site production for virtual and in-person events including multi-day user conference and customer advisory board, trade shows, webinars and field marketing events.

 

Fiserv / Clover Sport / Bypass

Marketing Director

Developed strategy and implemented marketing programs for point-of-sale and venue management software supporting major league sporting events and concerts.

 

Austin saengerrunde

Executive Director / Event Producer

Sole contact for all logistics, marketing, and administration for Austin’s oldest ethnic organization including large-scale festivals, member events and venue rentals.

 

GASPEDAL / Board.org

Meeting Planner

Managed logistics and staff for two-day Member Meeting (Boston) and Leadership Retreat (Austin) for senior marketers. Created event system to streamline event planning process.

 

Freelance Event Manager

Full planning and production to day-of event coordination and management. 

 

Volusion

Sr. Marketing Program Manager
Oversaw event strategy, logistics and budget for Volusion's enterprise commerce platform, Mozu, including trade shows, formal dinners, receptions, training events and more. 

 

Marketing Program Manager
Strategically planned, implemented and evaluated marketing campaigns for increasing store and services revenue. Continually optimized marketing, sales and communication efforts through segmentation, new channels and messaging to improve conversion.

 

DMX / Mood Media

Marketing Product Manager
Launched the first internet radio licensed for business use, Pandora for Business. Continue to lead and support all marketing and product development with Pandora partnership including the online store, product training and materials, partnerships, reporting, sales and customer service support, marketing campaigns, branding, advertising, and events.

 

Alamo Drafthouse Cinema

MBA Consultant
Developed a loyalty program to track customers, increase visits and build a community among guests. Assessed the current service model and offered recommendations to improve efficiency, operations and employee morale.

 

MOG / Beats Music

Strategic Marketing Consultant
Conversion rate improvement through primary and secondary research including surveys, user testing, competitor analysis and web analytics.

 

First American Flood / corelogic

Marketing Communications Associate
Prepared and developed all marketing efforts for the core flood product including a new website, virtual tour, events, advertisements, email blasts, newsletters, collateral, and presentations. 

 

91.7 KVRX FM

Business Manager/Promotions Director
Promoted the station through non-traditional events, advertisements, press releases, and flyers, while supervising five directors in the business department. 

 

Internships

Austin Music Foundation
Michael Crowley Artist Management
Musician’s Off the Record

 

Events

Receptions, dinners, SXSW parties, trade shows and more

Education

St. Edward’s University
MBA, Digital Media Management
The University of Texas at Austin
BS, Communication Studies: Human Relations

 

Volunteer

 

Interested in connecting? Reach out to me.

 

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