Kiersten Tilley

Kiersten Tilley is an experienced hospitality professional with a strong background in event management and sales. Currently serving as a Residency Counselor and Personalization/Move-in Specialist at Royal Oaks since December 2020, Kiersten previously held several significant roles, including Function Space Manager at The Westin Kierland Resort and Spa with Marriott International, where collaboration with the Catering Sales team resulted in a $1M increase in catering revenues for 2019. Kiersten also served as Meeting and Event Manager at Starwood Hotels & Resorts, achieving notable improvements in forecasting accuracy, and as Senior Event Manager at JW Marriott, managing events with substantial revenue generation. Kiersten's career began at Marriott Hotels, overseeing large group events and fostering vendor relationships. Kiersten earned a Bachelor's Degree in Hospitality Administration/Management from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.