Coley Wright

About Coley Wright

Marketing professional with extensive expertise in strategic leadership and event and corporate partnership management, leveraging 16+ years of experience to drive brand visibility and engagement. Proficient in utilizing cutting-edge technologies and data-driven decision-making to optimize event ROI and set industry trends. Skilled in stakeholder management and process improvement, consistently exceeding attendance targets and sponsor satisfaction metrics. Eager to apply a collaborative mindset and creative problem-solving skills to support the continued success and expansion of teams.Proven ability to adapt to new challenges in fast-paced, dynamic environments, with a strong track record of effectively coordinating details and managing time, resources, and teams to achieve business objectives.Skills:Strategic leadership, event management, project management, budget management, contract negotiation, stakeholder management, content development, sponsorship management,process improvement, team management, performance evaluation, proposal development and client retention.Software: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Access, Mac OS X, OneNote, Zoom, CVent, Starcite, SignUp4

Experience

1. Senior Manager, Event Marketing

   Graco

   Mar 2025 — Present

Education

• The University of Kansas

  BGS, Communication Studies

  2006 — 2010