KARA SAARINEN
EVENT PRODUCER

ABOUT ME
Seasoned event professional with a passion for connecting people through unique, fun experiences.
Most would say that my career as an event producer started in college. I was known for organizing unique and enjoyable gathers for friends and family before joining the team at a local modeling and talent agency. There was where I had my first taste of full blown event production and my passion for the industry was born.
Post graduating from Arizona State University, I began my professional career in the strategic fundraising and event management sector with Patricia Hurley & Associates based in Chicago, Illinois. As a Lead Account Executive I managed events with financial outcomes ranging from $250,000 to over $7,000,000.
After moving to the big apple, I was fortunate to lead the events department at a boutique fundraising consulting firm, Perry Davis Associates. While there executing upscale non-profit fundraising events (within tight budgets), I became fascinated with large scale experimental production. Soon after, I pivoted to a new chapter of freelance production work and have never looked back.
Clients included but not limited to: MillerCoors, Google, Target, Facebook, Old Navy, Gap, MediaLink, Absolut, MiuMiu, New Balance, Pottery Barn, Elizbeth Arden, Baja East, and Hermes.
When I'm not onsite or busy planning memorable events, I enjoy traveling and spending time dining + relaxing over a cocktail with family + friends.