KATIE OLTMANNS

LIVE EVENTS

I’m excited to share a look at my work along with the skills, experiences, and perspective I bring to it. I’m an events professional, marketer, and a writer with a love for creating experiences that bring people together, and a strong belief that learning, personally and professionally, is a lifelong pursuit.

Hi! I'm Katie.

My professional journey began in Pittsburgh, where I set out to break into the entertainment marketing world through radio promotions - fully expecting it to be a short-term step. Six years later, I had grown into a national radio voice, established myself in the local entertainment scene, and helped open two venues along the way.

When COVID-19 disrupted the industry, I took a leap of faith and moved to Seattle, where I spent three years in nonprofit marketing, expanding my perspective and skill set.

That experience ultimately brought me back home to Pittsburgh, where I continue to build a career in live events and storytelling, work that feels both fun and deeply fulfilling.

Roxian Theatre

Exterior marquee of Roxian Theatre | Pittsburgh, PA

Recording of an episode of the Scene Unheard Podcast

Interview with local Pittsburgh artist Molly Alphabet

Pittsburgh City Paper article

I am grateful to have been featured in Pittsburgh's alt weekly during Women's History Month in 2020.

Roxian Theatre

Exterior marquee of Roxian Theatre | Pittsburgh, PA

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EXPERIENCE

PRESIDENT - JOHN CARROLL UNIVERSITY PITTSBURGH ALUMNI CHAPTER

CO-CHAIR - VISITPITTSBURGH EMERGING LEADERS COUNCIL

AUGUST '24 - PRESENT

PPG PAINTS ARENA

SPECIAL EVENTS SALES MANAGER

As the inaugural Special Events Sales Manager at PPG Paints Arena, I lead the creation and expansion of the arena’s special events vertical, developing strategy, driving revenue growth, and executing high-profile events that position the venue as a year-round destination.

JUNE '21- JUNE '24

KENNEDY CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL

DIGITAL MARKETING MANAGER

I designed all digital campaigns, from web to advertising to social. I lead all digital and print buying, wrote and implemented the social media plan for the year, handled all web content development and layout updates with acute attention to UX, read and wrote basic HTML for back-end editing, wrote and copyedited all digital content including e-newsletters and blogs, and lead the email marketing campaigns for the school.

JULY '19 - JUNE '20

MARKETING DIRECTOR

ROXIAN LIVE

I directed marketing, publicity, and promotions for two multimillion-dollar venues, Roxian Theatre and Thunderbird Café & Music Hall, leading sponsorship strategy, campaign execution, and artist relations. My role included managing national tour assets, embargoed campaigns and budgets, as well as mentoring a team of interns.

JUNE '16 - JUNE '21

ON-AIR HOST | PROMOTIONAL LEAD

IHEARTMEDIA

I took on a range of roles across events, production, promotions, and sales support, eventually stepping into an on-air position broadcast nationwide. I led on-site activations, produced and delivered on-air content, and created professional social media. I also launched and hosted a local music podcast, Scene Unheard.

SUMMER '21 - '22

FREELANCE WRITER

AMERICAN HEALTHCARE LEADER

HOFFMANN MURTAUGH

EDUCATION

JOHN CARROLL UNIVERSITY

BA ENGLISH | 2012 - 2016

SKILLS

LEADERSHIP

Project Management in corporate and non-profit spheres | Campaign initiation and execution | Budget Management

DIGITAL STRATEGY

COMMUNICATION

Creative and Technical Writing | Social Copy Creation | Editing | Public Speaking

P O R T F O L I O

Welcome to my portfolio! Below is a selection of my work, including technical and creative writing samples, a podcast, video editing and more. Please reach out with any questions. Click the Portfolio link in my navigation to see my social media work samples!

Digital Magazine Cover Story

I wrote the cover story, "How the Light Gets In," for our 2022 edition of Kennedy Catholic High School's alumni magazine, Lancer For Life.

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Campaign Video

This promotional video shoot was filmed for both marketing and admissions purposes, ensuring we highlight the pillars of our school's experience: faith, academics, student life, and the diverse community that we serve.

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Crisis Communications

As a Marketing Department of one, I was solely responsible for conveying to the public how and when we chose to shut down our venues. The day of the announcement happened to fall on the day of a sold-out show, and we were just an hour from doors when I sent the press release to our distribution list. It was a balancing act between us, the city, and the tour, as they had an embargo placed on their announce to cancel.

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Agency Blog

I wrote this piece for the agency's blog pertaining to the rise of podcasts, whether or not an audio platform is suitable for one's brand, and a breakdown of how to get started.

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Creative Writing Sample

I had the privilege of interviewing and writing about Edward-Elmhurst CFO Denise Chamberlain for American Healthcare Leader about her success story and the lessons she learned early on that she now implements into the culture of her hospital.

TLT

I created a positive language campaign for the students at Kennedy Catholic titled "TLT: Think First, Love Second, Talk Third." Having the words to express what you're experiencing is the simplest form of magic, and providing teens with the tools to navigate difficult conversations is a powerful process to be part of. Attached are the creatives for that campaign. I've already heard students adopting it into their everyday vernacular on campus!

Technical Writing Sample

Above is a sample of one of many tech writing pieces I provided as a freelance writer at a boutique public relations agency in Pittsburgh, PA.

Podcast

Scene Unheard was a labor of love born out of my fascination with local musicians. Working at a radio station provided me access to shows at all times, and I was mesmerized by the sheer magnitude of the talented scene in Pittsburgh. I grew curious, and wanted to give those a platform who otherwise would not receive airtime on commercial radio. Available on iHeart, Apple Music, and Google Play.

G E T I N T O U C H

oltmannskm@gmail.com