Event Marketing · Brand · Demand Generation

Marketing that moves pipeline, not just impressions.

I'm Heather Creighton, a Seattle-based marketing leader with 9+ years of experience building event programs, brand campaigns, and demand generation that turn engagement into revenue.

Seattle, WA · Open to marketing leadership roles

$60M
deal supported by event strategy and customer engagement
$30K
cut from event spend while improving lead quality and ROI
7,000+
LinkedIn audience growth in 6 months
250%
sales increase through demand generation programs
About

Strategy end to end, from first concept to pipeline report.

I execute high-impact event and marketing programs from strategy through on-site delivery: conferences, customer tours, executive experiences, and industry activations. I partner closely with sales and leadership so every program is tied to pipeline and revenue goals, not just attendance numbers.

My background spans B2B industrial (specialty chemicals, oil and gas), professional services consulting, and real estate. That range taught me to translate complex offerings into clear, compelling stories for the people who make buying decisions.

I care deeply about brand, internal culture, and the moments where a company's story comes to life in person.

Core skills

Event Strategy & Execution Field Marketing Demand Generation Pipeline Development ROI & Performance Tracking Sales Alignment Brand Management Stakeholder Management Campaign Execution

Tools

Salesforce HubSpot Google Analytics Canva Adobe Creative Suite Microsoft Office
Selected Work

Programs with measurable outcomes.

Event Strategy

Customer experience behind a $60M deal

At Sterling Specialty Chemicals, I built and executed a customer event experience tied to a major industry conference: branding, registration, attendee communications, logistics, and on-site coordination, all aligned with sales on target accounts.

Result: contributed to a $60M deal
Event ROI

Rethinking the conference playbook

At WWT International, I designed an alternative approach to the standard industry-conference presence, redirecting budget toward higher-quality customer engagements and tighter partnership with business development.

Result: $30K saved, better lead quality
Content & Social

Building an audience that shows up

Grew a company LinkedIn audience by more than 7,000 followers in six months through an integrated event and content strategy, turning event moments into an always-on brand presence.

Result: 7,000+ followers in 6 months
Pitch & Presentation

The strategy that won a $20M deal

At Engel & Völkers, I developed and personally presented a marketing strategy to a key client, combining targeted campaigns, events, and stakeholder engagement.

Result: secured a $20M deal
Brand Strategy

Rebranding a company after a $750M acquisition

In my first week at Sterling, I was part of a $750M acquisition. I built and launched the company's first unified brand identity: strategy, messaging, new logo and visual system, the "Chemistry That Works" tagline, and a new website from concept to launch.

Result: a brand built from the ground up
Culture & Engagement

Marketing the company to its own people

As Director of Marketing & Culture at EPMA, I led campaigns, events, and engagement initiatives across the organization, building structured programs tied to engagement and business outcomes.

Result: engagement up 50%
Experience

Nine years, three industries, one throughline: results.

Jan 2024 – Nov 2025

Marketing Manager

Sterling Specialty Chemicals
  • Led end-to-end execution of the event portfolio: conferences, customer tours, executive events, and industry activations
  • Partnered with sales and leadership to align event strategy with pipeline and revenue goals
  • Tracked event performance, engagement, and pipeline impact, delivering insights and recommendations
  • Developed event content and messaging aligned with brand and business priorities
Feb 2023 – Jan 2024

Brand Manager

WWT International
  • Executed global event strategy across industry conferences and customer engagements
  • Partnered with business development teams to align events with pipeline generation goals
  • Managed vendors, partners, and event stakeholders across multiple initiatives
Jan 2022 – Feb 2023

Director of Marketing & Culture

EPMA Project Management Consulting
  • Led execution of marketing campaigns, events, and engagement initiatives across the organization
  • Managed timelines, workflows, and cross-functional coordination across teams
  • Increased engagement by 50% through integrated campaigns and communication initiatives
Jun 2021 – Jan 2022

Creative Marketing Coordinator

Engel & Völkers
  • Built and executed marketing campaigns, events, and client engagement initiatives
  • Developed and presented strategy that secured a $20M deal
Nov 2019 – Jun 2021

Marketing & Transaction Coordinator

Marcus & Millichap
  • Supported deal flow through marketing, outreach, and campaign execution
  • Created marketing materials and coordinated investor communications
Mar 2018 – Nov 2019

Real Estate Advisor

Engel & Völkers
  • Managed client relationships and executed targeted marketing strategies
May 2015 – Mar 2018

Marketing & Sales Agent

Houston House Buyers
  • Built and executed marketing campaigns to drive lead generation and sales
  • Increased monthly sales by 250% through structured marketing efforts
Portfolio

Work samples & materials.

A deeper library of work samples, including campaign proposals, capabilities decks, and brand guides, is available on request.

Education & Certifications

Foundation.

BBA, Marketing

Belmont University

Viral Marketing & Content Strategy

Wharton

Scaling Up Business Certification

Scaling Up

Let's build something people remember.

I'm open to marketing leadership roles in the Seattle area and remote. The fastest way to reach me is email or LinkedIn.