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Kayla Robbins

@kaylarobbins

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Sponsorship and operations leader driving $8M+ initiatives for major events.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for a role leading project management or partner management where I can drive process improvements and coordinate cross-functional teams to deliver high-impact programs on time.

I’m a project and operations professional with 8+ years of experience leading complex initiatives across sponsorship, events, and marketing programs. I manage cross-functional teams, oversee multimillion-dollar budgets, and deliver projects from planning through execution, while staying focused on stakeholder communication, timeline management, and risk resolution.

As Senior Sponsorship Manager at Informa Markets, I lead planning and execution of sponsorship initiatives for major Natural Products industry events, manage six direct reports, and oversee programs supporting $8M+ annual sponsorship revenue. Previously, I owned end-to-end custom trade show exhibit execution at Condit Exhibits and coordinated multi-channel marketing campaigns at Miles Partnership. I’m at my best when I can streamline workflow improvements, align teams and vendors, and ensure sponsors and clients experience smooth, on-time delivery.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Senior Sponsorship Manager

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Informa Markets

Oct 2024 - Present (1 year 6 months)

Lead planning and execution of sponsorship initiatives for major industry events including Natural Products Expo West and Newtopia Now, managing six direct reports and cross-functional teams. Owned timelines and deliverables supporting $8M+ annual sponsorship revenue and implemented workflow improvements to streamline execution.

Strategic Planning Partner Management Collaboration Sponsorship Management Event Planning Cross functional Leadership Stakeholder Management Team Leadership Vendor coordination Budgeting and forecasting

Account Manager

Condit Exhibits

Jul 2021 - Oct 2024 (3 years 3 months)

Directed end-to-end execution of custom trade show exhibit projects from planning through installation, coordinating design, production, logistics, and client teams. Managed timelines and deliverables across multiple concurrent initiatives to deliver within scope and schedule.

Cross Functional Team Leadership Vendor coordination Client Management Logistics Coordination Process Improvement Cross Functional Collaboration

Marketing Account Coordinator

Miles Partnership

Sep 2019 - Jul 2021 (1 year 10 months)

Coordinated multi-channel marketing campaigns including digital, print, and media placements. Managed project timelines, vendor communication, and campaign reporting while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Marketing Campaigns Project Timelines Cross Functional Collaboration CRM Administration Process Improvement Client Relationship Management Hospitality Budget Management

Sponsorship Manager

Designing Events

Dec 2017 - Sep 2019 (1 year 9 months)

Led sponsorship programs for national conferences, managing deliverables for 200+ sponsors and coordinating vendors, venues, and internal teams. Owned sponsorship operational planning through execution, ensuring timelines and stakeholder requirements were met.

Sponsorship Process Improvement Event Planning Partnership Development Budget Oversight Contract Negotiation

Senior Sponsorship Coordinator

Designing Events

Dec 2016 - Dec 2017 (1 year)

Supported operational planning and sponsor deliverables for large-scale events and trade shows. Coordinated logistics and sponsor-facing program execution to keep milestones on track.

Sponsorship Vendor coordination Team Collaboration