The Northwest Indiana Forum recently hired Olivia Allen as the Membership and Marketing Events Coordinator. Allen will be working with key stakeholders to execute events and marketing strategies. She will also manage membership and sponsorships.
Allen graduated from The Krannert School of Management at Purdue University in May of 2016. She has a bachelor’s degree in management and marketing with a concentration in international business.
During her time at Purdue, she studied marketing abroad in London with the Foundation for International Education in the summer of 2014. She previously worked as the senior community partner and event coordinator for American Girl Place in Chicago. During her five years with American Girl, she managed the community partnerships as well as the hotel affiliate program. She hosted an average of 100 events per year as well as offered free crafts and activities to children in the community. Allen trained and supported the New York and Los Angeles Community Partner and Event Coordinators to ensure brand continuity between the location’s partnerships and events. Allen worked closely with Mattel corporate partners to market her events and location.
Allen is excited to be working back in Northwest Indiana, a place she lovingly refers to as home. She is excited to bring her skills to the team and join an organization that positively impacts Northwest Indiana.
“We are excited to welcome Olivia to the Northwest Indiana Forum team,” said Heather Ennis, president and CEO of the Northwest Indiana Forum. “Her experience in event coordination and community partnerships make her a perfect fit for this role as she will manage over 20 events per year.”
Morgan Payton, the previous Marketing & Events Coordinator, is transitioning to a Grants & Operations Coordinator position at the Northwest Indiana Forum where she will assist with the READI 1.0 and 2.0 Grants.
