About AMKreative

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, SC, 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 – promo meticulously placed at every seat, 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.

Over the years, I’ve spearheaded tradeshows, conferences, retreats, and everything in between. From facilitating 10-person finalist meetings to high-end happy hours to 250-person, $800,000 budget conferences, I’ve strive to bring a personal element and creativity to everything I touch, and have brought that into AMKreative.

When I’m not in event mode, you’ll find me going to concerts, reading fantasy novels, playing volleyball, hiking with my 12-pound wiener dog, Gus, or 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, CO, nestled in the mountains about 40 minutes from Denver.