hi, I'm kelly!

Global Experiential and Event Producer

๐Ÿ“ฑ 626-594-5456
๐Ÿ“ LA and OC, California
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Global Reach

5 continents

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Results-Driven

10+ years

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Full-Service

Strategy to execution

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Trusted Partners

Canva, Disney, IKEA

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Stress-Free

Magic maker

About Me

Hi, I'm Kelly! Your event bestie, logistics wizard, and personal hype woman...like foreal foreal

I bring big ideas to life through unforgettable events that leave lasting impressions. With 10+ years of experience at the intersection of tech, storytelling, and culture, I specialize in creating high-impact, high-vibe brand moments that connect people and spark emotion.

From intimate gatherings to large-scale global productions, I've done it all: B2C, B2B, community, culture, and corporate, and a little bit of wedding magic for handful of amazing brides! My events drive pipeline, buzz, and brand love while scaling with intention. Whether you need strategic planning, creative vision, or boots-on-the-ground execution (or all three!), I'm your go-to while keeping every detail in place!

Let's make it happen. I've produced events across time zones, cultures, and languages including Vietnamese, so no idea is too bold or too big.

Ready to create something amazing together?
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Featured Projects

" I believe events should feel like magic but getting there shouldn't feel like chaos. My superpower? Turning stress and spreadsheets into seamless vibes and show-stopping moments. I thrive on transforming wild ideas into real-life experiences people can see, touch, and remember.

The journey matters just as much as the destination, and I'm here to make yours fun, joyful, and (dare I say?) iconic. "

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ISTE 2025 - Canva Classroom of the Future

โœจ When great teams come together, magic happens or in this case Magic Activities โœจ At ISTE 2025, we brought the Canva Classroom of the Future to life through cross-functional collaboration. Educators explored Canva AI customization, took home exclusive Canva Edu totes, and discovered Magic Activities Beta and Canva Code. It's giving product features IRL ๐Ÿ‘

Education Technology Product Launch Cross-Functional
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Bett Brasil 2025 - Canva Educaรงรฃo

โœจ What an incredible few days at Bett Brasil 2025! Canva Educaรงรฃo returned for the second year in a row, showcasing the unmatched passion of Brazil's education community. From packed sessions to vibrant conversations, we created countless meaningful touchpoints while looking absolutely stunning thanks to our partners Bench Communications.

International Markets Education Partnership
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Canva Education in Asia

Expanding Canva's educational impact across Asian markets through strategic experiential marketing initiatives. Creating culturally relevant brand experiences that resonate with diverse educational communities and drive adoption of Canva's creative tools in classrooms across the region.

Asia Pacific Cultural Adaptation Education
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ANA Masters of Marketing Conference

Produced high-impact field marketing experiences for Sensor Tower at industry-leading conferences, driving pipeline growth and brand awareness in the mobile app intelligence sector.

Conference Marketing B2B Events Pipeline Generation
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Disney Resort Media Events

Collaborated with cross-functional teams to create state-of-the-art media events at Disneyland Resort, delivering magical brand experiences that captured the Disney storytelling essence.

Media Events Entertainment Storytelling
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Shows and Wedding MC

Seasoned and energetic MC that can engage the crowd through activities and programming providing fun and memorable entertainment for crowds ranging from 50 to 5,000 guests. Notable events: KCON Korean Winter Olympics booth, South Coast Plaza Lunar New Year Festival, Tet Festival Youth Night, college student organization keynote speaker.

MC Services Entertainment Cultural Events

Professional Experience

Oct 2023 - Present

Global Experiential Marketing Manager

Canva

Leading global experiential marketing initiatives for Canva's brand experiences worldwide. Developing and executing high-impact campaigns that drive brand awareness and user engagement across multiple markets.

May 2022 - Oct 2023

Field Marketing and Events Manager

Sensor Tower

Managed field marketing programs and events strategy, creating memorable brand experiences that drove pipeline growth and customer engagement in the mobile app intelligence space.

Nov 2021 - May 2022

Event Marketing Manager

CoreLogic

Led event marketing initiatives including the Circle of Excellence conference production. Managed end to end event experiences for real estate and financial services audiences.

Mar 2019 - Nov 2021

Event Coordinator, Lead

The Walt Disney Company

Collaborated with 5 to 10 teams to create state of the art media events at the Disneyland Resort. Coordinated high profile brand activations and experiential marketing campaigns.

Dec 2020 - Aug 2021

Communications and Events Specialist

IKEA

Developed and executed communications strategies and event experiences that enhanced brand engagement and customer connection.

Mar 2017 - Aug 2017

Events Lead

Multi Cultural Centers, CSU San Bernardino

Led multicultural event programming and coordination, creating inclusive experiences that celebrated diversity and fostered community engagement across campus.

May 2016 - Aug 2017

Events Operations Specialist

City of Irvine Great Park

Managed event operations and logistics for community events at the Great Park, ensuring seamless execution of public programming and recreational activities.

May 2013 - Aug 2016

International Student Program Lead

UC Irvine

Coordinated international student programming and cultural events, creating welcoming experiences for diverse student populations and facilitating cross-cultural connections.

Apr 2014 - Aug 2016

Freelance Event Producer

YourEventBestie

Independent event production services, creating custom experiential marketing campaigns and events for diverse clients across multiple industries.

Check Out My Work

" Beyond the physical events, I create comprehensive digital ecosystems that extend the experience and provide lasting value. These assets serve multiple teams - from sales enablement to product marketing to customer success.

Each digital experience is designed to be cross-functional, scalable, and reusable - maximizing ROI while creating consistent brand touchpoints that teams can leverage long after the event ends. "

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Product Launch Site

AI feature showcase...

Learn & Play Product Launch

Dedicated launch experience for Canva AI features at ISTE 2025. Multi-team utility:

  • Product marketing launch materials
  • Sales enablement and demos
  • Customer onboarding resources
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ISTE Learn & Play Demo

Interactive education showcase...

ISTE Learn & Play Demo

Created an interactive learning experience showcasing Canva's educational tools. This asset serves as:

  • Sales demo for education prospects
  • Training resource for customer success
  • Product showcase for marketing campaigns
โ†’ Explore the Demo
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Bett UK 2025 Hub

Complete event ecosystem...

Bett UK 2025 Hub

Comprehensive event website with presentations, interactive learning, and resources. Cross-functional benefits:

  • Lead capture and nurturing for sales
  • Content library for ongoing campaigns
  • Localized resources for regional teams
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Disney Celebration Squad

Cross-functional team events...

Disney Celebration Squad

Part of celebration squad to host team-wide events promoting cross-functional gathering. Created spokesperson speaker book to help Disneyland Resort spokesspeople get ready for their events. Multi-team impact:

  • Enhanced internal communications
  • Improved spokesperson readiness
  • Strengthened cross-team collaboration
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Sensor Tower Event Playbooks

First-ever event framework...

Sensor Tower Event Playbooks

As the first-ever event person at Sensor Tower, I created all event documents from scratch with no guidance. These playbooks became the template for all their future events. Built from ground up:

  • Complete event planning frameworks
  • Scalable processes and templates
  • Company-wide event standards
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IKEA Weekly Staff Newsletter

First-of-its-kind connection...

IKEA Weekly Staff Newsletter

Created the first-of-its-kind weekly staff newsletter to connect all IKEA staff across departments. Revolutionary internal communication tool that:

  • Unified company-wide communications
  • Increased staff engagement and connection
  • Became template for ongoing initiatives

Why These Assets Matter

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Extended ROI

Events end, but digital assets keep working - generating leads, enabling sales, and supporting customers long-term.

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Cross-Functional Value

One asset serves multiple teams - marketing, sales, customer success, and product - maximizing investment.

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Scalable Impact

Digital experiences can be adapted, localized, and reused across different markets and campaigns.

What People Are Saying

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Volunteer Leadership

Absolute rockstar...

"Kelly was an absolute rockstar as a volunteer lead. She initiated planning meetings well in advance, brought high energy throughout, and introduced thoughtful touches like snacks for the volunteer room. Her ideas helped make the day a success and volunteers feel appreciated."

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Structure & Energy

Problem solver extraordinaire...

"Kelly brought structure, clarity, and energy. She kept all volunteers informed, motivated, and rallied to problem solve in real time, especially during high traffic moments like registration and lunch lines."

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Communication Pro

Always responsive...

"She kept communication open via Slack and WhatsApp, was incredibly responsive, and always had a smile, even while troubleshooting."

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Business Impact

Fun meets productivity...

"Kelly created a fun, fulfilling volunteer experience that was also productive for the business. Her attention to detail helped preempt issues, and she triaged problems quickly and effectively during the event."

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Infectious Enthusiasm

Empowers and inspires...

"Her enthusiasm is infectious. Kelly didn't just lead, she empowered, inspired, and made every volunteer feel like a critical part of the mission."

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Calm Leadership

Confident and valued...

"She showed up as a calm and confident leader, keeping spirits high and operations smooth, all while making every team member feel valued."

fun facts that are totally real

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I crush game shows...
I've been selected as a contestant on multiple game shows and consistently perform well under pressure. It's taught me how to think quickly and stay composed when the stakes are high - skills that translate perfectly to live event production!
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Watch me in action...
Want proof? Check out this YouTube video from one of my game show appearances. You'll see the same energy and quick thinking I bring to every event!
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Wayne Brady loved us...
My mom and I were hand-picked to appear on Wayne Brady's "Let's Make a Deal" together. We brought such great energy that we became audience favorites! It was an amazing bonding experience and showed me the power of authentic connection.
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Word puzzle champion...
I dominated Game Show Network's "People Puzzler" with my word skills and pattern recognition. This same attention to detail and ability to see connections helps me spot potential issues and opportunities in event planning before anyone else does!
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Global event expertise...
I've successfully produced events across multiple continents and understand how to navigate different cultures, time zones, and logistics. Africa and Antarctica are next on my list - because I never back down from a challenge, even penguin weather!
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Lived in Japan...
I wanted to learn Japanese and put myself in an immersive language program for 6 months - some of the best months of my life! This experience taught me how to adapt quickly, embrace challenges, and connect authentically across cultural barriers.

Let's Connect

Reach me at kellydinhevents@gmail.com or 626-594-5456

Follow me on Instagram @your.eventbestie

Visit my website youreventbestie.com