Kathleen Bancroft

Kathleen Bancroft has extensive experience in event planning and management. Kathleen worked as a Senior Events Planner at the IAPP - International Association of Privacy Professionals, where they led and oversaw the production of conferences and events. Kathleen was responsible for creating and managing event budgets, collaborating with other teams to develop event agendas and marketing strategies, and ensuring technology requirements were met. Prior to this role, they worked as an Events Planner at the same organization, supporting Event Managers and Senior Event Planners in various event-related tasks.

Before their time at IAPP, Kathleen served as a Conference Services Manager at the Wentworth by the Sea Hotel & Spa. In this role, they managed up to 180 corporate meetings and events annually, ensuring all details were executed smoothly and meeting the client's goals and budget. Kathleen collaborated with different departments and vendors, communicated client needs, and created group resumes and floor plans for effective event management. Additionally, Kathleen worked as a Sales Manager at Courtyard by Marriott, where they effectively responded to group and catering opportunities, built and maintained customer relationships, and managed business correspondence.

Overall, Kathleen Bancroft has a strong background in event planning, management, and sales, with a focus on client satisfaction, budget adherence, and effective communication.

Kathleen Bancroft obtained their High School Diploma from Newburyport High School, where they attended from 2002 to 2006. After completing their high school education, they pursued a Bachelor's degree at the University of New Hampshire from 2006 to 2010. During their time at the university, they studied a variety of subjects including Classics, Hospitality Management, and Theater, and successfully earned a BA degree. In addition to their academic achievements, Kathleen also obtained a certification as a Notary Public in October 2018.