About
Hi, I’m Anne Marie Kiel
(or AMK, as we’ll soon get to know each other)
Friends have called me AMK for as long as I can remember, and when it came time to name my event business, I knew I wanted to incorporate both something personal and my love of curating unique, creative events. And so, AMKreative was born.
What drives me in this work is two-fold: I love supporting my team, and I love the behind-the-scenes details that make attendees feel truly taken care of. That’s what AMKreative is built around.
The moment I knew
Events were my thing
During a Sales Kickoff my team had planned in Isle of Palms, South Carolina, we spent the evening at a private event aboard the U.S.S. Charleston: dinner in the hull, drinks around the boat, team trivia. A wonderfully planned event. But with setup tasks looming, I quietly slipped out early and headed back to the resort alone.
By the time my team returned at midnight, the general session room was fully set, with promo meticulously placed at every seat and everything ready for morning. They got to sleep a little longer and a little easier. When attendees came in the next morning, they were blown away by the setup.
What I learned: behind-the-scenes event support is crucial, goes a long way both internally and externally, and is what I’m passionate about.
Experience
From 10-person meetings to $800,000 conferences
With an extensive background in events, marketing, and partnerships, I’ve spearheaded tradeshows, conferences, retreats, and everything in between. From facilitating 10-person finalist meetings to 50-person high-end happy hours to 250-person, $800,000-budget conferences, I strive to bring a personal element and creativity to everything I touch, and I’ve brought that into AMKreative.
Off the clock
When I’m not in event mode
You’ll find me building detailed travel itineraries (yes, I even planned my own wedding and a full week of activities for guests around it). I live with my husband in Conifer, Colorado, nestled in the mountains about 40 minutes from Denver.
Concerts
Fantasy novels
Volleyball
Hiking with Gus, my 12-lb wiener dog
Travel itineraries
Let’s create something unforgettable
Crafting the strategy. Crafting the calm. Crafting the unforgettable.