Kaylen Hering

About Kaylen Hering

Hi, I’m Kaylen - an event and marketing manager who loves creating experiences that connect people. With 9+ years in corporate events, hospitality, and experiential marketing, I’ve led $200K+ programs, produced high-impact activations for global brands like Diageo, and managed cross-functional teams to bring ideas to life with creativity and precision.I thrive where strategy meets storytelling - translating client visions into seamless events, building strong relationships, and keeping fast-paced projects running smoothly. Known for my calm, collaborative energy, I bring organization, leadership, and heart to every experience I touch. Open to roles in major markets and opportunities that support growth, connection, and meaningful work. Let’s create something unforgettable together.

Experience

1. Event Planning Manager

   Kimpton Cottonwood Hotel

   Apr 2025 — Present · Omaha, NE, US

Education

• Universidad del Norte

  Study Abroad, Spanish Language and Public Health

  2018 — 2018

• University of Nebraska at Omaha

  Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Business Administration and Management, General

  2014 — 2018

Skills

• Trend Following
• Hardwork
• Teamwork
• Creativity
• Adaptability
• Listening to Customers
• Youth Entrepreneurship
• Social Skills
• Highly Responsible
• Merchandising
• Work Ethic
• Spanish
• Problem Solving
• Leadership
• Flexibility
• Highly Motivated Self-Starter
• Friendly Personality
• Time Management
• Positivity
• Communication
• Customer Service
• Multi Tasking
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Office
• Social Media
• Resourceful Problem-Solving
• Microsoft Excel