about me

Who is Taegan?

Hello! My name is Taegan Keep.

I grew up on the island of Kauai where I discovered my love for the ocean, sports, and events. I love snorkeling, collecting shells, and water sports. In high school I competed in basketball, volleyball, and track. Through the help of my coaches and a lot of training I was offered a athletic scholarship for track and field to BYU. I joined many clubs and extra curriculars like student council. This is where I my love for events began, I planned prom, homecoming, school assemblies, and even my own graduation.

Through college I discovered my love for people and events. I love to gather people and design and create memorable experiences for them. I want to continue to do this beyond as a hobby but a career.

Five years later and now I am a graduate from Brigham Young University following my dreams. I graduated from the Marriott School of Business in Experience Design and Management. My studies and internships were focused on event and sports management. I plan to continue to work in events so that someday I can own my own event venue.

Education

Brigham Young University

Graduated April 2023
Marriott School of Business
Experience Design and Management BS

While at BYU I participated in a number of teams and activities:
Competed for the BYU Track and Field Team as a thrower
EXDS Society and other clubs
Competed in 12 different intramural sports
Painting and drawing classes
Participated in many BYU events and games

WORK Experience

BYU Marriot School Deans Office

Event Coordinator, Aug 2022 - April 2023

I worked for the Marriott Schools Deans Office Events Team from August 2022 to April 2023.. There is six of us who planned and executed all Marriot School events that have to do with staff, students, deans, and donors. I was assigned a variety of projects each semester including Student Council events, NAC Fall Conference, Blood Drives, Festive Finals, banquets, booths, luncheons, tailgates, and campaigns.

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Event Operations Intern, Summer 2022

Our team included 4 interns and two managers. Together we would set up and host up to five golf tournaments a week throughout the whole state of Utah. A tournament ranged anywhere from 20 to 160 players with either 18 or 36th holes.

My duties included:

Course marking, Marketing, Course set-up, Scoring, Check-points, Announcing, Player Memberships, Office Administration.

G20 Interfaith Forum

Graphic Designer, January 2022 to May 2023

I worked for the IF20 on their communication team. My job was to create any graphics needed for their online or in person events, website, and social media. I designed webinar flyers, blog graphics, presentation slides, programs and also edited videos.

Check out their website to see more of my work and about the IF20.

BYU Sports Camps

Camp Counselor, Summer 2021

When I was in high school I participated in three BYU sports camps and I loved them. So when I had the chance to be apart of the fun again but as a counselor I took it. I was assigned groups of 10-15 girls each week. My job was to keep them safe, get them where they were going, and also make sure they had the best camp experience possible.

NuSkin

CX Insights Intern, April 2021 - Dec 2021

I interned for NuSkin for 6 months in their Customer Experience Insights Department. I assisted the project manager and the three CX teams. I helped review documents, design surveys, meet with clients, and summarize findings from our surveys.

Outfitters Kauai

Zipline and Kayak Tour Guide, May 2018 - Jan 2020

At Outfitters Kauai I took groups ranging from 5-20 people on zipline and kayak tours. My job was to keep them safe, guide them on the trails, teach them about Kauai, and make sure they were having the best day ever. I met people from all over the world and got to share my love for Kauai to all.