Kial Afton

Corporate Event Professional

Role
Director, Corporate Events at NBCUniversal
Location
Asheville, NC, US
LinkedIn followers
500 followers
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About Kial Afton

I have extensive experience in the hospitality industry predominantly in operations, event management, and project management. I am a passionate and driven individual who thrives on creating meaningful relationships to deliver an exceptional experience. Having spent over 10 years in the hospitality industry, between NYC and Asheville, NC, I have a unique understanding of various cultures and values. I am a communication driven individual who blends personability with logistics and organization to actualize successful and meaningful projects.

Experience

  1. Director, Corporate Events

    NBCUniversal

    Dec 2016 — Present · New York, NY, US

    Develop and execute large-scale events across all NBCUniversal properties Recent examples include: White House Correspondents’ Dinner, Super Bowl XLIX, European Premier League, The French Open and various executive-level internal meetings and offsitesPlan and direct event logistics including venue selection, vendor management, contract negotiation, staffing, guest travel and accommodations and premium procurement Conceptualize onsite event branding while overseeing all elements of event production

Education

  • Boston College

    Bachelor of Arts and Sciences

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