Mara Kievit
About Mara Kievit
Mara Kievit is a Production Manager at the National Basketball Association and a Trainer and Instructor at Corefire Studio, with extensive experience in managing production logistics for high-profile events.
Current Role at NBA
Mara Kievit serves as a Production Manager at the National Basketball Association (NBA) in New York, New York, United States. She has been in this role since 2015. Her responsibilities include managing production logistics for high-profile events such as the 2016 NBA All Star Toronto and the 2016 NBA Global Games China. Additionally, she is responsible for authoring and updating vendor contracts and production schedules for large-scale events. Mara coordinates travel logistics for staff, crew, talent, and partners for major events, acting as a liaison between the production group and senior management.
Role as Trainer and Instructor
Mara Kievit is also a Trainer and Instructor at Corefire Studio in Upper Montclair, New Jersey, United States. She has held this position since 2015. In this role, she provides fitness training and instructions to individuals and groups, helping them achieve their physical fitness goals. This role complements her work at the NBA by leveraging her ability to coordinate and manage schedules effectively.
Educational Background
Mara Kievit completed her Bachelor’s degree in Political Science and Journalism at Lehigh University from 2009 to 2013. She later returned to Lehigh University to pursue a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree, which she completed from 2019 to 2022. Her academic background in business and communication studies has equipped her with the knowledge and skills to excel in her current professional roles.
Past Role at NBA
Before becoming a Production Manager, Mara Kievit was a Production Coordinator at the NBA from 2013 to 2015 in New York, New York. In this role, she was responsible for coordinating logistics for various NBA events, facilitating communication between different departments, and supporting senior management. Her extensive experience in event production, including arranging on-site catering and ground transportation, helped her transition smoothly into her current managerial position.