Kara McIntire

At Miami University, I direct Miami Activities & Programming, managing a $520K annual budget to deliver more than 120 campus traditions and signature events for 17,000+ students.

I lead and mentor a 70-member organization, including an 11-person executive board and 17 student staff. I oversee event logistics, contracts, vendors, risk management, leadership development, training, and strategic planning while collaborating with university and City of Oxford partners on programs reaching 10,000+ attendees.

Previously at Muskingum University, I managed campus visits, supervised and trained 15 tour guides, and increased admissions social media engagement by 25% through targeted content. At the Coshocton County Convention and Visitors Bureau, I managed 14 social platforms, grew engagement by 45%, increased website traffic and tourism interest by 30%, and used Google Analytics to improve campaign efficiency by 20%.

My background also includes managing high-volume retail operations, staff, hiring, scheduling, and more than $500K in seasonal revenue across four market locations.