Kimberlee Cook

About Kimberlee Cook

Community and events professional working at the intersection of startups, innovation…

Experience

1. Event Coordinator

   CIC (Cambridge Innovation Center)

   Mar 2024 — Present · Cambridge, MA, US

   Coordinate over 120 in-person and hybrid events, managing timelines, vendor relations, and logistics with collaborators across the organization while maintaining excellent relationships with hosts and attendees.• Lead a cross-functional effort to launch and manage a community event program, including the Member Showcase, a standout event that drew 200+ attendees and 40+ companies, while owning the full cycle from planning to execution.• Executed a branding refresh focused on improving event materials, with a major emphasis on transforming the event catalog into a visually striking and brand-aligned resource, supported by updated signage and marketing assets.• Streamline team coordination by sending a weekly event overview to stakeholders, increasing visibility and improving cross-department collaboration.• Collaborate with teammates to continuously improve the event program, developing creative strategies such as incentive systems and rewards to increase clients and revenue.• Manage technical support before and during events, handling A/V setup, troubleshooting, and platform coordination to deliver smooth experiences.

Education

• Northeastern University

  Independent Major from The D'Amore-McKim School of Business: Sustainable Business Innovation

• John Cabot University

  Bachelor of Science - BS

• James Madison High School

  High School Diploma

  2015 — 2019