Kennedy Carstens

Pioneer
DISC Type : sid

Corporate Events at Nomura

New York, New York, United States

Overview

Kennedy Carstens is an experienced Event Producer with over six years in creative design, translating brand visions into memorable experiences. A graduate of Boston Conservatory at Berklee, she founded Kennedy Carstens Events LLC and handles corporate events for Nomura, specializing in live, virtual, and hybrid productions.

Outside of work, Kennedy is deeply involved in community and philanthropic causes. She organizes professional networking events and has produced fundraisers for breast cancer research and HEAL Palestine. Her background is in performance, having previously starred in a Tony Award-winning musical, and she also teaches dance and singing.

Unique fact: Kennedy was a principal cast member in the hit Broadway musical "SIX, " performing the role of Anna of Cleves.

Personality Overview

Driven But Considerate

Friendly But Fast

Decisive But Friendly

If they are convinced, they can become very strong champions for your product  They have the unique ability to win both love and respect from their team (or outsiders) They combine a unique set of diverse traits where they are fast and friendly but can slow down to be thorough when needed

Topics They Care About

Live Event Production
As the founder of her own events company and a corporate producer, she turns concepts into reality for fashion shows, galas, and brand activations.
Philanthropic Fundraising
She actively produces fundraising events, including a pickleball tournament for Susan G. Komen and a music festival benefiting HEAL Palestine.
Performing Arts
She holds a BFA in Musical Theatre from Boston Conservatory at Berklee and was a professional actress in the Tony Award-winning musical "SIX. "

Media Appearances

Kennedy has no verified media appearances

Work History

6-2024
Corporate Events at Nomura
10-2023
Event Producer / Founder at Kennedy Carstens Events LLC
6-2022 - 8-2023
Event Planner at Freelance
6-2022 - 3-2023
Director of Events and Operations at Makeup by Flynn
12-2021 - 7-2022
Anna of Cleves in SIX the Tony Award Winning Musical at SIX the Musical

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts - BFA from Boston Conservatory at Berklee
High School Diploma from Ursuline Academy-Cincinnati

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Insights For Selling To Kennedy

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Use phrases like ‘your decision will’, ‘you will impact’ etc.
  • Build a trustworthy relationship while keeping the product center-stage
  • During followups, use calls or text if needed, they should be fine

DONT's

  • Don’t be too verbose or overly friendly; a little bit, however, is fine
  • Don’t hesitate from asking questions or pushing them, but take a formal approach
  • Avoid focusing only on the product or its ROI, keep building trust subtly

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Kennedy is

  • Nothing less than a strong combination of proof of results, relationship and high levels of professionalism is effective with them.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Kennedy

  • They can say no while staying friendly, but can also be pursuaded to reconsider

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Kennedy move?

  • They are generally fast movers and can take quick decisions
  • Can Kennedy take some risk or not?

  • They have high risk-appetite but can get ahead of themselves once in a while. Observe carefully

You And Kennedy

Personality Compatibility


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