Kate Kurlas
Event Director
- Role
- Event Director at Spark Creative Events
- Location
- Santa Barbara, CA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Kate Kurlas
Marketing and communications leader with 15+ years of experience driving audience growth,…
Experience
Event Director
Jul 2025 — Present
Lead end-to-end event production for corporate, nonprofit, and private clients—from concept and creative direction through flawless execution. Develop innovative, high-impact productions that reflect Santa Barbara’s vibrant culture and community.
Education
UC Santa Barbara
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Communications
1999 — 2002
Santa Barbara City College
Associate of Arts (AA), Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
2000 — 2002
Santa Barbara City College
Associate of Arts (AA), Commercial Music
2000 — 2002
Skills
- Grant Writing
- Marketing Communications
- Public Relations
- Press Releases
- Creative Direction
- Social Media
- Newsletters
- Entertainment
- Email Marketing
- Photography
- Art
- Direct Marketing
- Public Speaking
- Philanthropy
- Non-Profits
- User Experience
- Fundraising
- Graphic Design
- Music
- Branding & Identity
- Event Management
- Performing Arts
- Film
- Video Production
- Trade Shows
- Social Media Marketing
- Copywriting
- Volunteer Management
- Teaching
- Time Management
- Corporate Events
- Advertising
- Nonprofits
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Theatre
- Online Marketing
- Publishing
- Event Planning
- Publicity
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