Pensions & Investments | Crain Communications

Marketing
& Events Specialist

February 2023 - November 2025

As a Marketing & Events Specialist, I played a key role in coordinating the marketing and event logistics for over a dozen domestic and international conferences. My role encompassed brand identity development, marketing campaign execution, speaker coordination, and end-to-end event logistics.

I collaborated closely with internal teams and external partners to deliver seamless, high-impact experiences that elevated brand visibility and engagement across diverse audiences.

Audience Segments

  • B2B

  • Financial Services

  • Institutional Investing

Skills & Systems

  • Adobe Creative Suite

  • Canva

  • SailThru

  • Beefree/BeePro

Marketing Promotions

At Pensions & Investments, I led over a dozen marketing campaigns supporting the brand’s event and awards programs, targeting B2B audiences across the financial services industry — including plan sponsors, consultants, and asset managers.

Key Focus Areas:

  • Email Marketing: Designed and deployed targeted email newsletters to segmented lists ranging from 1,000 to 50,000 recipients.

  • Performance Optimization: Conducted A/B testing to refine messaging, improve engagement, and maximize conversions, resulting in a +5.8% year-over-year increase in open rates.

  • Analytics & Reporting: Compiled and presented weekly campaign performance reports with insights for the team.

  • Campaign Management: Led end-to-end campaigns that drove ticket sales, event registrations, and website traffic; achieved a 26.4% increase in ticket revenue, generating an additional $32K for a flagship event.

  • Social Media Marketing: Managed paid social campaigns on Facebook and LinkedIn, and led organic marketing initiatives across two LinkedIn industry channels – one of which I successfully launched and grew during my first year, achieving a +28% increase in followers.

  • Print and Digital House Ads: Designed and coordinated in-house advertising campaigns across print publications, newsletters, and digital platforms to reinforce event and brand promotion.

  • Print and Signage Marketing: Created comprehensive on-site collateral such as easel signs, meter boards, flyers, and awards booklets.

.Campaigns:

  • Influential Women in Institutional Investing Conference

  • Defined Contribution East

    • Eddy Awards

  • Defined Contribution West

    • NextGen Leaders Program

    • Excellence & Innovation Awards

  • Retirement Income Strategies

  • Women in Finance Networking Reception

  • Public Funds Conference 2024

    • Pension Fund Tour with CalPERS & CalSTRs

  • Insurance Allocators Roundtable

  • Best Places to Work 2023

International Events

  • Canadian Pension Risk Strategies 2024

  • P&I’s WorldPensionSummit in The Hague

    • WPS Excellence & Innovation Awards

Nasdaq MarketSite

Case Example #1

Nasdaq Closing Bell Ceremony

September 7th, 2025


For a second year, I led the design direction and event logistics for the P&I team’s participation in the Nasdaq Closing Bell Ceremony.

I managed the RSVP process, invitations, and on-site coordination, while also designing the creative for the Nasdaq tower display in Times Square.

The tower featured a custom visual showcase celebrating 48 honorees and branded tower shot, which I oversaw from concept through final execution.

On the day of the event, I managed live social media coverage and real-time coordination, ensuring a cohesive and impactful brand presence.

New York Stock Exchange

Case Example #2


September 11th, 2023

In the Fall of 2023, I was responsible for conceptualizing and developing the digital signage and branding for the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) during the Pensions & Investments Closing Bell Ceremony on September 11th.

I designed a cohesive suite of digital displays featured across the trading floor, NYSE event spaces, and television studio, ensuring a unified visual identity that reflected the event’s prestige.

Additionally, I curated a comprehensive media kit to support promotional outreach and brand visibility surrounding the ceremony.