Kristy Brown, Cmp
About Kristy Brown, Cmp
Kristy Brown is the Director of Corporate Events and Hospitality at Brown-Forman, where she has worked since 2019. With a background in Hospitality Management and extensive experience in event planning, she leads a team responsible for organizing high-level global events and has contributed significantly during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Work at Brown-Forman
Kristy Brown has served as the Director of Corporate Events and Hospitality at Brown-Forman since 2019. In this role, she leads a team of five global event planners and nearly 20 hospitality and food service employees. Her responsibilities include planning and producing over 40 high-level global events annually for clients such as long-term family shareholders, the Board of Directors, and Executive Leadership. Additionally, she is a member of the Workplace Strategy & Employee | Guest Experience Leadership Team, contributing to strategic initiatives within the organization.
Education and Expertise
Kristy Brown studied at Ball State University, where she earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Marketing with a focus on Sales & Promotion from 2006 to 2010. She also studied Hospitality Management and achieved a Minor during her time at the university. This educational background has equipped her with the skills necessary for her roles in event planning and hospitality management.
Background
Before her current position, Kristy Brown held various roles at Brown-Forman, including Manager of Meeting and Events, Senior Strategic Event Planner, and Strategic Event Planner from 2011 to 2019. Her earlier experience includes working at Galt House Hotel & Suites as a Catering Sales Manager and Certified Wedding Consultant, as well as Convention Services Coordinator and Convention Services Manager. This extensive background in hospitality and event planning has shaped her career trajectory.
Achievements
During her tenure at Brown-Forman, Kristy Brown coordinated logistics for nearly 70,000 meals delivered to community organizations and first responders during the COVID-19 pandemic. She also played a key role in transforming a corporate conferencing space into a Learning Hub for at-risk students. Furthermore, she collaborated with leadership to create and implement COVID-19 processes and guidelines related to meetings and events, demonstrating her adaptability and commitment to safety.
Cost Savings Initiatives
Kristy Brown successfully negotiated the cancellation of numerous meetings and events during the pandemic, resulting in over $1,000,000 in savings for Brown-Forman. This achievement highlights her strategic planning capabilities and her focus on cost management within the organization.