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Kaylon Beck

@kaylonbeck

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Experienced event and hospitality professional delivering high-impact, community-focused programs and fundraising.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I seek a role in event management or development where I can lead large-scale, community-focused programs, drive fundraising, and build strategic partnerships.

I am an event and hospitality professional with 10+ years of experience planning, developing, and executing community and private events. As founder of Beck&Call Hospitality, I have planned 30+ events, raised more than $25,000 toward expansion, and partnered with 30+ local small businesses to grow brand awareness and engagement.

I have led large-scale fundraising and volunteer-driven campaigns—managing the annual UNCF Walk for Education with 1,200+ registrants and $250,000 raised annually—and held roles across development and venue management at organizations including the United Negro College Fund, The Obama Foundation, and Music World Properties. I prioritize stakeholder communication, resource management, and building strategic community partnerships to drive results.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Founder, Event Planner

Current

Beck&Call Hospitality

Jan 2020 - Present (5 years 11 months)

Planned, developed and hosted 30+ community and private events since 2020 while raising over $25,000 and building partnerships with 30+ local small businesses to drive brand awareness and growth.

Event Planning Budget Management Fundraising Vendor Management Community Partnership Event Marketing Operations

Development Director

United Negro College Fund

Jan 2020 - Jan 2023 (3 years)

Led donor initiatives and community outreach to drive annual UNCF Walk for Education fundraising, averaging $250,000 and 1,200+ registrants yearly while expanding endowment activity across multiple markets.

Fundraising Donor Relations Event Management Volunteer coordination Community Outreach Campaign Management

Development Team Intern

The Obama Foundation

Jan 2019 - May 2019 (4 months)

Supported prospect research, grant applications, and production of development communications to assist fundraising efforts for the Obama Presidential Center and Foundation programs.

Development & Communications Research Donor Materials Fundraising Support

Events Logistics Intern

HBCU@SXSW

Jan 2017 - Dec 2018 (1 year 11 months)

Led logistics for student participation and assisted talent operations for SXSW programming, coordinating travel, lodging and sponsor communications for 200+ students across institutions.

Travel Coordination Student Engagement Conference Planning Operations

Membership Service Assistant

Hotel & Lodging Association of Greater Houston

Jan 2016 - Jan 2017 (1 year)

Supported membership operations by processing applications and maintaining records, served as liaison between members and leadership, and assisted in planning chapter meetings and events.

Customer Service Event Coordination Records Management Office Administration

Event Venue Manager

Music World Properties

Jan 2014 - Jan 2017 (3 years)

Directed execution of social events for 100–400 attendees, managed staffing and training, established budgets and timelines, and collaborated with sales to increase venue bookings.

Venue Management Staff Training Budgeting Client Services