Meagan Culkin
Owner & Creative Director
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About
Founded and grew a full-service wedding and event company offering planning, design, bartending, baking, and décor services Lead and manage a team of 13, executing 60+ weddings and private/corporate events annually across North Carolina and Virginia Direct large-scale, highly customized events with a strong emphasis on logistics, guest experience, and cohesive design
Experience
Owner & Creative Director - Magnolia Collective
(2009-04)
- Founded and grew a full-service wedding and event company offering planning, design, bartending, baking, and décor services
- Lead and manage a team of 13, executing 60+ weddings and private/corporate events annually across North Carolina and Virginia
- Direct large-scale, highly customized events with a strong emphasis on logistics, guest experience, and cohesive design
- Oversee client relationships, vendor partnerships, budget management, and overall business operations
Creative Producer - Heart of NC Weddings Magazine
(2025-09)
- Produce editorial photoshoots in collaboration with local wedding and event professionals for annual print publication
- Execute branded events across Triangle Media Partners' portfolio
- Develop and curate networking and educational opportunities for industry professionals and clients
Associate Publisher - Heart of NC Weddings Magazine
(2025-01 - 2025-09)
- Produced editorial photoshoots and managed creative collaboration with local vendors
- Executed branded events and activations across media platforms
- Developed and distributed a monthly educational newsletter for industry professionals
- Generated $150K+ in advertising revenue through strategic sales and relationship management
Executive Sales Representative - Heart of NC Weddings Magazine
(2024-04 - 2024-12)
- Built and maintained relationships with 100+ wedding industry professionals
- Contributed to seven editorial photoshoots for print and digital publication
- Co-developed and distributed vendor education newsletters
- Generated $200K+ in advertising revenue
Restaurant Manager - Lou Reda's - Rocky Mount, NC
(2015-05 - 2017-01)
- Managed daily restaurant operations including opening/closing procedures and financial reporting
- Developed bar menu and oversaw inventory and ordering
- Trained and supervised front-of-house staff to ensure high service standards
Resident Director - Barton College - Wilson, NC
(2014-07 - 2015-05)
- Supervised 24 student staff and supported residential life for 100+ students
- Planned and executed campus programming and events
- Managed building operations, logistics, and budgets
Pastry Chef / Catering Manager - Aramark Catering, Barton College
(2013-09 - 2015-05)
- Designed and executed dessert menus for campus dining and special events
- Supported large-scale catering operations serving up to 1,400 attendees
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Communication Studies & English Literature (Double Major) - University of North Carolina Wilmington (2008-08 - 2013-05)
