Kemba Keen
Special Events & Corporate Engagement Management
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Experienced event professional specializing in the planning and execution of large-scale and mission-driven events, including tournaments, races, galas, corporate meetings, and fundraisers. Recognized for combining creative vision with operational excellence across logistics, stakeholder relations, volunteer management, and brand-focused event delivery.
Experience
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
MUST Ministries | Marietta, GASpecial Events Manager | 2022–Present
- Lead five annual flagship fundraising and community events with budgets ranging from $40,000 to $700,000 and attendance of 200 to 11,000 participants.
- Plan and execute large-scale events generating more than $1 million annually.
- Increased sponsorship revenue by 25% and event attendance by 30%.
- Oversee budgets, logistics, timelines, and vendor management, delivering events on time and under budget.
- Strengthen community and corporate partnerships while enhancing brand visibility.
Easterseals North Georgia | Atlanta, GA
Corporate Engagement & Special Events | 2019–2022
- Created in-person and virtual engagement opportunities for corporate partners and volunteers.
- Increased fundraising revenue by 40% through top-grossing special events. - Recruited, evaluated, and managed volunteers across multiple platforms.
- Secured sponsors, in-kind contributions and volunteer support.
- Built strong corporate and community partnerships.
- Executed galas, dinners, golf tournaments and board retreats.
National Multiple Sclerosis Society | Atlanta, GA
Events Logistics Coordinator | 2018
- Coordinated logistics for events across Georgia and North Carolina.
- Executed seven Walk MS events and two Bike MS events.
- Managed budgets, vendors, risk management, and inventory.
LEAD, Inc. | Atlanta, GA
Donor Relations Manager | 2017–2018
- Cultivated and stewarded individual, corporate, and foundation donors.
- Developed donor communication and recognition strategies.
- Managed donor databases and CRM systems (Boomerang).
- Partnered with leadership on fundraising campaigns and impact reports.
Gideon’s Promise | Atlanta, GA
Development Coordinator | 2015–2017
- Planned and executed high-profile fundraising and cultivation events.
- Managed donor databases and campaign collateral.
- Led solicitation campaigns achieving the highest year-end revenue in organizational history.
- Developed a volunteer management program.
Education
EDUCATION
Strayer University | Atlanta, GABusiness Administration
Continuing education with emphasis in marketing, hospitality, and tourism
Savannah State University | Savannah, GA
