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Kyara Dagnino

@kyaradagnino

I plan events, create promotional content, and build welcoming experiences across museums, campuses, and community programs.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I'm looking for opportunities where I can plan meaningful events, create engaging promotional content, support guests and communities, and continue growing my creative, marketing, and leadership skills.

I've planned graduation, retirement, wedding, and community events while leading teams across decor, finance, marketing, programming, and crisis management. At Living History Farms and Calyx Creek, I supported event design, execution, logistics, guest experiences, and promotional content.

I'm also a Resident Assistant and Gallery Host, supporting residents and museum visitors through community programming, customer service, and clear communication. I bring creative work in social media, video editing, graphic design, art history, and writing to projects that help people connect.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Gallery Host

Current

Stanley Museum of Art

Jan 2026 - Present (8 months)

Provided excellent customer service to guests, communicated safety policies, used point-of-sale and attendance tracking software, and supported special events.

Customer Service Point of Sale Data Collection Museum Sector Knowledge

Current

Resident Assistant (RA)

Current

University of Iowa - Housing & Dining

Jan 2025 - Present (1 year 8 months)

Led meetings, provided emotional support and guidance to 56 residents, organized community events, and created promotional materials using Canva.

Leadership Communication Skills Event Planning Canva Stress Management

Peer Leader for the IOWA EDGE Program

University of Iowa - Pathways to Excellence

Jan 2025 - Dec 2026 (1 year 11 months)

Mentored students and assisted with conferences, talks, and social events, providing guidance and support to foster community.

Mentorship Communication Skills Event Support

Marketing Intern

University of Iowa - UI Ventures (Office of Innovation)

Jan 2024 - Dec 2026 (2 years 11 months)

Worked with the Assistant Director to communicate with health/biotech start-ups, assisted in planning a fellowship, and designed graphics for website and social media.

Marketing Graphic Design Communication Skills Event Planning

Event Coordinator Intern

Living History Farms

Jun 2026 - Aug 2026 (2 months)

Assisted with planning, design, execution, decor, supervision, and evaluation of special events, and supported weddings and other ceremonies.

Event Planning Décor Supervision Customer Service

Event Management & Entrepreneurship Intern

Calyx Creek - Lavender & Lodging

Jun 2025 - Aug 2025 (2 months)

Managed daily cafe operations, assisted in planning weddings and events, greeted guests, and recorded/edited social media content.

Customer Service Event Planning Social Media Video Editing Marketing

Administrative Assistant / Receptionist

Cushman & Wakefield Real Estate

Jan 2021 - Dec 2022 (1 year 11 months)

Organized office resources and company records, managed research about team motivational methods, and used Microsoft Office Suite to manage schedules and documents.

Microsoft Office Organization Research Scheduling

Co-Owner

Agridulce (Food Catering)

Jan 2017 - Dec 2019 (2 years 11 months)

Managed the Agridulce Cart at private events and directed social media platforms including graphic design and marketing.

Graphic Design Marketing Social Media Event Management

Team Leader

University of Iowa - Event Management Department

Jan 2026 - Present (8 months)

Planned the Event Management Graduation and a surprise retirement party, leading a team of Decor, Finance, Marketing, Programming, and Crisis Management.

Event Planning Team Leadership Crisis Management Marketing Finance