jill Kilgore
Events, Program Management & Marketing
My mission: deliver successful events, programs and campaigns through creativity,
organization, communication and fun.
Events, Program Management & Marketing
My mission: deliver successful events, programs and campaigns through creativity,
organization, communication and fun.
Driven to deliver quality work in everything I do.
Sees the big picture while keeping an eye on the details,
for the small things make up the big things.
Passionate about events, communication, marketing, music, travel, and living life to fullest.
Brightspot User Conference & Customer Advisory Board - 2024 - Event Organizer
National Association of Broadcasters (NAB Show) - 2024 - Event Manager
ASM Global Meeting - 2022 - Event Manager
AustOberfest - 2018 & 2019 - Festival Organzier
Texas German Bier & Brezel Fest - 2018 - Festival Organizer
SocialMedia.org Leadership Retreat - 2017 - Meeting Planner
SocialMedia.org Health Member Meeting - 2017 - Meeting Planner
Float Fest - 2017 - Office Manager & Quartermaster
Fortress Festival - 2017 - Administrative Assistant
South by Southwest - 2017 - Consumable Product Logistics Coordinator
Over 10 years of event, program management and marketing experience.
Educated in communication, business and digital media.
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.
Marketing Director
Developed strategy and implemented marketing programs for point-of-sale and venue management software supporting major league sporting events and concerts.
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.
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.
Full planning and production to day-of event coordination and management.
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. Communicated and organized marketing needs and plans across departments in the organization including in-house marketing team. Continually optimized marketing, sales and communication efforts through segmentation, new channels and messaging to improve conversion.
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.
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.
Strategic Marketing Consultant
Conversion rate improvement through primary and secondary research including surveys, user testing, competitor analysis and web analytics.
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.
Business Manager/Promotions Director
Promoted the station through non-traditional events, advertisements, press releases, and flyers, while supervising five directors in the business department.
Receptions, dinners, SXSW parties, trade shows and more
St. Edward’s University
MBA, Digital Media Management
The University of Texas at Austin
BS, Communication Studies: Human Relations
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