Jacob Kenna

About Jacob Kenna

Imaginative, engaging and forward-thinking event professional with expansive experience in all facets of event management and production. High focus on delivering outstanding customer service while delivering incredible, creative events designed to positively reflect brands and engage employees and guests. Keen understanding of event production from ‘dreaming the theme’; safety/security; food & beverage; communication and execution.

Experience

1. Sr Events Specialist

   Starbucks

   May 2020 — Present · Seattle, WA, US

   Works with internal departments, landlord and outside vendors to make event-related arrangements, including transportation, meeting locations and setup, catering, audiovisual, presentation support, and building access and security arrangements. • Acts as the primary planning, communications and logistics contact for assigned events, conferences and activities at the SSC, from conception to post-event completion.• Develops and maintains productive collaborative relationships with all internal and external parties and manages vendor relationships to ensure quality and cost-effective logistical event services.• Responsible for the forecasting of event teams labor needs to service vendor. • Oversees and ensures team event services are scheduled in advance.

Education

• Portland State University

  Communications

  2007 — 2008

• University of Idaho

  Bachelor's degree

  2012 — 2013

• Clackamas Community College

  Communications

  2006 — 2008

• Washington State University

  Hospitality and Business Management

  2008 — 2011