This document provides examples of the wide variety of event types and sizes that Nichol Kiefer has experience planning and managing. These include fundraising galas and dinners, donor appreciation events, weddings, networking events, and festivals with attendance ranging from 50 to 2,000 guests. Highlighted events include a $250,000 grossing gala for Houston Audubon, a retirement celebration for a hospital corporation president, and the Houston BBQ Festival which has grown each year. Kiefer's passion is creating memorable experiences through event planning and management.

1. Nichol Kiefer
Event Management Experience

2. Event Categories
I’ve had the privilege to plan and manage a wide variety of
events in my career. Below is a list of different event styles that
are represented in this portfolio. These are all events that I have
planned and managed over the years.
Bar Mitzvah
Client / Volunteer
Appreciation
Festivals
Fundraising
High School Prom
Networking
Speaker Events
Real Estate Education
Retirement Celebration
Weddings
Children’s Events
My passion for the event planning industry began many years ago
and has continued to grow with my ability to plan and manage several
different genres of events. I love the process of designing and planning a
vision and seeing that develop into an amazing and memorable
experience for all the guests. I feel very fortunate to have gained an
abundance of experience from current and past positions. I truly value
people, and the contributions they make to this world. It is my goal to
continue planning successful events that bring joy, learning, and
community to the people of this world.

3. Event Promotion Examples
Attendee Outreach: To promote successful events, I have produced flyers, invitations, so-
cial media promotions and mail-outs. Below are a few examples of my outreach.

4. Houston Audubon Gala
October 2016 | Lakeside Country Club, Houston TX
Houston Audubon’s 2016 Gala: Education that Soars was a huge success. This was the
organization largest fundraiser of the year and brought in over $250,000 net. The event
consisted of a cocktail hour, silent auction, seated dinner, awards presentation and fund-a-need.
300 guests | Fundraising Event
Featured Managed Event

5. Garden Party with Houston Audubon
September 2016 | McGovern Centennial Gardens, Houston TX
Houston Audubon is a non-profit conservation organization that is funded primarily by local
donors. This event was executed to thank and show appreciation for all of the top donors. The
event included a cocktail reception, organization update, and live bird demonstration.
50 guests | Donor Appreciation
Featured Managed Event

6. HCA Retirement Celebration
June 2016 | St. Regis Hotel, Houston TX
The president of Hospital Corporation of America (HCA) was retiring from 29 years of service in
the Industry. This celebration was executed in her honor as a farewell event. The event included
a cocktail hour, tribute video (in which I helped facilitate the board member interviews), seated
dinner and presentation.
100 guests | Retirement Celebration
Featured Managed Event

7. Annual Houston BBQ Festival
May 2016 | Reliant Stadium Parking Lot, Houston TX
A group of BBQ lovers formed the Houston BBQ Festival 5 years ago and the event has
continued to grow each year. This festival was a public ticketed event where guests traveled
from booth to booth trying samples of BBQ crafted by each different vendor. All vendors were
invited to showcase their best BBQ creations.
2,000 guests | Large Festival
Featured Managed Event

8. Carrie and Chris’ Wedding
February 2016 | River Oaks Garden Club, Houston TX
This couple exchanged vows and joined in marriage on a beautiful Spring day. The event
consisted of a cocktail hour, ceremony, seated dinner and reception. All of the guests enjoyed
several fun activities including a live band, casino, and s’more station.
100 guests | Wedding Ceremony and Reception
Featured Managed Event

9. Sigma Chi Wild Game Dinner
November 2015 | The Wynden, Houston TX
The Sigma Chi Fraternity has been holding this traditional dinner for 70 years. All of the Frater-
nity alumni brothers meet to network and mingle for a night out with the guys. The event in-
cluded a cocktail hour, seated dinner, silent auction, raffle drawings and presentation.
150 guests | Networking Event
Featured Managed Event

10. Nichol Kiefer
713-677-9511
Nichol.Kiefer@gmail.com
Looking forward to sharing more
of my experience with You!
Events are My True Passion in life. I get so much joy out of working with individuals
and vendors to create an amazing experience for every event. Thank you for
looking though some sample events I have had the pleasure to plan and manage
in my career. I look forward to discussing in more depth the details and logistics
that went into creating these epic experiences.