Kristin Kain
@kristinkain
Events and marketing professional specializing in community engagement and digital content.
What I'm looking for
I am an events and marketing professional with hands-on experience organizing large-scale community events, managing budgets, securing funding, and leading volunteers and small teams. I create digital content, maintain websites, run social campaigns, and design marketing materials to increase engagement and support fundraising goals.
I have successfully run multi-event campaigns (including a Go By Bike Week with 10,000+ participants), helped raise over $100k cash and $20k in-kind, supervised staff and volunteers, and produced reports for funders. I prioritize community-building, clear communication, and reliable execution to deliver impactful events and strong online presence.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Market Assistant
Oaklands Community Association
Jun 2025 - Present (3 months)
Supported the Event Manager in organizing a weekly community farmers market, handling vendor coordination, setup/tear-down, and logistics while producing social media content and maintaining website event information.
Events Manager
Capital Bike
Mar 2024 - Sep 2024 (6 months)
Organised large-scale cycling events including Go By Bike Week (10,000+ participants), managed logistics, recruited staff and 30+ volunteers, and secured over $120k in combined cash and in-kind funding.
Marketing & Outreach Coordinator
Capital Bike
Jan 2022 - Mar 2024 (2 years 2 months)
Managed website and social channels, produced content and newsletters to 12K+ recipients, designed marketing materials and supported app development while building partnerships and securing major sponsorships.
Supervisor
Olde Tyme Candy Shoppe
Mar 2020 - Sep 2021 (1 year 6 months)
Managed daily retail operations including opening/closing, transactions, inventory organization, staff communication, and customer service to maintain store standards and rapport.
Instructor
4Cats Arts Studio
Sep 2018 - Jun 2019 (9 months)
Taught classes and workshops for children and adults, adapted lesson plans by age/skill, and managed studio scheduling and student progress to ensure smooth program delivery.
Customer Service
London Drugs
Nov 2017 - Aug 2018 (9 months)
Handled transactions, customer inquiries, stocking and store upkeep while supporting specialised departments to maintain service levels and store operations.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
University of Victoria
Bachelor of Arts, Psychology
2017 - 2023
Activities and societies: Creative Director, Students Above Stigma Club (led creative team, managed social media and website, edited podcast, contributed to newsletter)
Completed a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with a minor in Art Education, focusing on psychological theory and art pedagogy; participated in student leadership and creative communications activities.
Availability
Location
Authorized to work in
Job categories
Interested in hiring Kristin?
You can contact Kristin and 90k+ other talented remote workers on Himalayas.
Message KristinFind your dream job
Sign up now and join over 100,000 remote workers who receive personalized job alerts, curated job matches, and more for free!
