Kristin Dennett
About Kristin Dennett
Kristin Dennett serves as the Agriculture Program Manager at The Calgary Stampede, a position she has held since 2013. With a background in marketing and strategic planning, she has also worked in various roles within the agricultural and railroad sectors.
Current Role at Calgary Stampede
Kristin Dennett serves as the Agriculture Program Manager at The Calgary Stampede, a position she has held since 2013. In this role, she organizes and executes significant agricultural events, including the Farm Family Awards, Draft Horse Town, and the 4-H on Parade Show. She manages event resources and requirements using the Ungerboeck system, ensuring smooth operations and effective coordination. Her responsibilities also include tracking budgets for various programs and developing new budgets for the upcoming fiscal year.
Previous Experience in Agriculture and Marketing
Prior to her current role, Dennett worked at The Calgary Stampede as the Agriculture Project Coordinator in 2012, where she contributed to various agricultural initiatives. She also held the position of Marketing Coordinator at The Calgary Stampede for seven months in 2013. Her experience extends to Union Pacific Railroad, where she served as a Strategic Planning Project Manager and an Account/Business Representative, and Canadian Pacific Railway as a Marketing Analyst focused on U.S. Grain.
Educational Background
Kristin Dennett earned her Master of Business Administration (MBA) in International Business from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, where she studied from 2006 to 2009. Prior to that, she completed her Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (Marketing) and Public Relations at Drake University from 2001 to 2005. She also attended Elmwood-Murdock, where she completed her early education.
Internship and Early Career
Dennett began her career with an internship at Ervin & Smith Advertising as a Public Relations Intern in 2005. She also worked as a Student Manager and Salesperson at Southwestern Company from 2002 to 2004. These early experiences laid the foundation for her future roles in marketing and agriculture.
Event Management and Coordination Skills
In her current role, Kristin Dennett has demonstrated strong event management skills by hosting formal receptions for up to 600 guests, including government officials and industry leaders. She is responsible for coordinating committee meetings, ordering materials and prizes for events, and completing federal grant application paperwork and performance reports for agricultural programs. Her ability to develop layouts and write correspondence for exhibitors and competitors further highlights her expertise in event coordination.