The Coca-Cola Company BEN 25th Anniversary

Role: Event Producer
Location: Atlanta, GA
Guests: 250+
Type: Corporate / Cultural Event

Overview

A large-scale corporate celebration for The Coca-Cola Company’s Black Employee Network (BEN), marking its 25th anniversary during Black History Month. The event blended fashion, music, and storytelling into a multi-segment experience designed for executive leadership and internal stakeholders.

Objective

  • Celebrate a 25-year milestone for BEN

  • Engage executive leadership through a culturally driven program

  • Integrate multiple live elements into one seamless experience

  • Elevate the event beyond a traditional corporate format

My Role: Event Producer

Led end-to-end production, overseeing creative execution, logistics, and on-site management.

Execution

  • Developed and directed full run of show across all program segments

  • Managed talent including host, DJ, performers, and designers

  • Coordinated AV, staging, and visual transitions with production teams

  • Oversaw backstage operations, timing, and cueing for fashion show segments

  • Led communication across stakeholders, vendors, and internal teams

  • Ensured seamless on-site execution of a multi-format program

Key Highlights

  • 250+ executive-level attendees

  • Multi-format experience (fashion show, live performance, speaking segments)

  • High-energy cultural programming within a corporate environment

  • Complex run of show executed seamlessly

Impact

Delivered a polished, high-impact experience that successfully balanced corporate professionalism with cultural storytelling—resulting in strong engagement and a memorable milestone celebration.

Creative Direction

The event was designed as a narrative-driven experience, using fashion and music to highlight different cultural eras. Each segment transitioned intentionally to maintain flow, energy, and audience engagement throughout.

Visual Direction

  • Runway + stage moments

  • Audience engagement

  • Talent (DJ, performers, host)

  • Lighting + staging details

  • Behind-the-scenes production