Kathryn Garvale Kowalski
About Kathryn Garvale Kowalski
Kathryn Garvale Kowalski serves as the Vice President of Business Development at Oak View Group, where she has worked since 2022. With nearly two decades of experience in event production and hospitality, she specializes in corporate events and focuses on strategies that enhance revenue growth.
Work at Oak View Group
Kathryn Garvale Kowalski currently serves as Vice President of Business Development at Oak View Group, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she focuses on enhancing business opportunities and driving revenue growth within the organization. Prior to this, she briefly worked as Vice President of Premium Services at Oak View Group for two months in 2022. Her experience at Oak View Group highlights her commitment to advancing business strategies in the event and hospitality sectors.
Previous Experience at Olympia Entertainment
Kowalski has an extensive background with Olympia Entertainment, where she held multiple roles over a span of several years. She served as Director of Private Events from 2014 to 2020 and was responsible for managing high-profile events for the Detroit Red Wings. Additionally, she worked as Director of Operations and Assistant General Manager from 2011 to 2014, and as Director of Event Operations from 2009 to 2011. Her tenure at Olympia Entertainment contributed to her expertise in event production and hospitality.
Experience at Continental Dining and Events
Kowalski worked at Continental: Dining • Refreshment Services • Events in various leadership roles. She served as Group Vice President of Events from 2020 to 2022, focusing on large-scale event production. Prior to this, she was Vice President of Operations for the Events Group in 2020. Her roles at Continental allowed her to develop skills in operational management and event strategy.
Education and Expertise
Kowalski holds a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in Interdisciplinary Humanities from Michigan State University. Her educational background supports her nearly two decades of experience in event development, production, and venue management. She specializes in corporate and large-scale event production, emphasizing process improvements and sales strategies that contribute to revenue growth.
Skills in Client Relationship and Project Management
Kowalski is recognized for her expertise in client relationship management and project management. Her ability to build strong client relationships has been a key factor in her success in the event industry. She focuses on implementing effective project management practices that enhance operational efficiency and client satisfaction.