Anna Nikolas

Anna Nikolas has extensive experience in event management and marketing. Anna currently serves as the Director of Signature Events at the City of Sandy Springs, where they oversee all aspects of event production. Prior to this, they worked as an Event Manager at the same company. Anna also has experience in special events and tourism services, having worked at Visit Sandy Springs.

Before joining the public sector, Anna had a long career in the private sector. Anna held various positions at Benchmark Brands, including Director of Merchandising Operations and Marketing Programs, Senior Manager of Marketing Programs & Operations, and New Product Development Manager. Anna was responsible for managing production calendars, developing marketing programs, and creating web content.

Earlier in their career, Anna worked at Fresh Perspective South as an Account Executive, collaborating on promotions for major television networks. Anna also served as the Retail Marketing and Special Programs Manager at WSB Radio and as a Special Event Manager at Macy's.

Anna Nikolas has a varied education history. In 2016, they attended UC Irvine and earned three certificates in different project management areas: Budgeting and Scheduling Projects, Initiating and Planning Projects, and Managing Project Risks and Changes. In 2017, Anna also received a certificate in Managing Project Risks and Changes from UC Irvine.

In addition to their education at UC Irvine, Anna obtained certifications from Coursera. In 2016, they earned certificates in Budgeting and Scheduling Projects and Initiating and Planning Projects. In 2017, Anna obtained a certification in Managing Project Risks and Changes from Coursera as well.

Anna's education also includes the pursuit of a Certified Festival and Event Executive (CFEE) program from the International Festival & Events Association. The specific duration of this program is not provided.

Lastly, Anna has unspecified education experience in the field of Marketing from Oglethorpe University. The start and end dates of this education are not provided.