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As a connected collective of experts, Big Deal Company specializes in creativity. With superior organization, marketing experience and original ideas, we pull off amazing events and campaigns! Big Deal Company makes business personal by bringing JOY to the job in everything we do. As purveyors of fun with Big Deal Company, we support businesses and individuals in the growth of their ideas, events and marketing strategies. Our creative aptitude allows for unique ideas. Our passion for perfection makes every client a priority! 
Christine K Forster CEO, Purveyor of Passions The CEO of BIG DEAL Company, Christine Kovacs Forster, lives and breathes laughter. Entertaining people and being entertained is what simply moves her. My Big Day (now BIG DEAL) was formed in 2006 after Christine received constant requests to help businesses with their marketing and event planning for her friends' life events. In 2023 she re-branded as BIG DEAL Company. After 25+ years in media and event planning, today her passion lies in creating events for all to enjoy and campaigns that elevate businesses and non-profits. Christine serves on numerous event and marketing committees and boards for local non-profits. Giving back is a priority both personally and professionally. BIG DEAL clients recognize Christine as their fearless partner who runs each event with a walkie-talkie, clipboard, and numerous spreadsheets. "Organized" is an understatement. The event business is a relationship business, and Christine is known for being a connector in the community, and ultimately a friend to everyone she meets! She and her team pride themselves on extraordinary service and original events. Education: Bachelors in Organizational Communications Diploma in Learning and Development Event and Hospitality Management Certification Event Marketing Certification Tourism Marketing Certification Online Marketing Certification Hotel & Catering Management Certification Mobile Marketing Certification Wedding Planner Certification TIPS Certified Tenderwise Training Complete Digital Marketing Certification 
Carrie Kaufman EXECUTIVE, Head of Communications For over nine years, Carrie has been an integral part of the BIG DEAL team. Carrie's experience bridges roles in both event management and marketing. She has had the opportunity to work on a variety of events - from weddings, fundraisers, and parties to large scale conferences, concerts, and community events. Her involvement with planning events from start to finish, and helping Christine with the basics of running a small business, inspired Carrie to continue her education, earning a Masters in Business Administration and Marketing. Focus on community and building strong relationships are integral parts of our mission and promise to clients, and these values are what drew Carrie to BIG DEAL. Carrie believes that strong and open relationships are the foundation for success - for events, campaigns, and personal goals. Education: Bachelors in Music Education/Music Therapy Masters in Business Administration with Certificate in Marketing Management Cvent Event Management, Virtual Events & Hybrid Events Certification Wedding Planner Certification Hubspot Social Media Marketing Certification Digital Marketer Certification: Search Marketing Certification, Content Marketing Mastery Google Analytics Academy Certification TIPS Certified 
Tiffany Dinsmore manager, Head of Community Tiffany started professionally planning events over 10 years ago. She loves coordinating events, believing that good food, drinks, music and company is the perfect recipe for a spectacular time! She has a degree in Hospitality and Restaurant Management with an emphasis in Event Planning and is always striving to make the next event better than the last! Tiffany has found a career in marketing that is challenging and rewarding! With how quickly things change online she is determined to keep up with it all by taking classes and staying engaged with current trends. She really enjoys working for BIG DEAL Company and is always excited to take on new opportunities to learn and grow! Education: Internship with My Big Day Bachelor of Science, Hospitality and Restaurant Management Event Marketing Certification Tourism Marketing Certification TIPS Certified Tenderwise Training Complete 
Katie Patterson Director, Community Wizard Katie has worked with My Big Day since 2015. She moved from Kansas City to Fort Collins where she completed both a Bachelor's and Master's in Communication Studies at Colorado State University. Go Rams! Her work focuses on community engagement and how to help people communicate more effectively in complex contexts. When it comes to the work at BIG DEAL this is a constantly needed skill set. She has a knack for all things planning and organizing to find new, innovative ways to make all of the moving pieces for a project fit together seamlessly. Her interest in community work and event planning propelled her to join the BIG DEAL team where she has helped coordinate and market a plethora of events and projects ever since. From signature events to non-profit fundraising and the throws of the wedding season she has seen it all. Her focus today is in marketing, organizational outreach, engagement, planning, and fundraising. Education: Internship with My Big Day Bachelors in Communication Studies Masters in Communications Studies Event Marketing Certification TIPS Certified 
Kathy Teele Manager, Head of Experiences Kathy is a Colorado Native and has worked with BIG DEAL since 2015. She is a wife and mother of three beautiful children whom she homeschooled. Planning events has been a part of her life since high school. As time went by, she would help plan tons of life events in her community. In 2014 Kathy became a Community Starter for Blood:Water Mission holding fundraising events to bring awareness to the water and HIV/AIDS crisis in Africa. During this time, she has also planned other fundraisers for mission trips for various organizations. Since joining BIG DEAL, she has helped to create signature events, coordinate non-profit fundraisers and individualized corporate events, assisted with event marketing and client marketing campaigns, as well as help bring to life the vision for many couples on their wedding day. She has always had a heart for bringing joy to the people around her and helping to make a difference in her community. Education: Wedding Planner Certification Social Media Marketing Certification Tourism Marketing Certification Event and Hospitality Management Certification Internship with My Big Day TIPS Certified Tenderwise Training Complete 
Sarah Biekert Manager, Marketing Maven Sarah became passionate about the event industry after planning her wedding in 2011. She continued to plan and execute weddings and birthday parties, and her work has been featured by Martha Stewart Weddings, The Knot, Style Me Pretty, 100 Layer Cake, and You & Your Wedding magazine. In August 2018, Sarah joined the BIG DEAL Company, and has since gained experience executing corporate events, nonprofit fundraisers, political campaigns, event marketing, as well as, BIG DEAL's signature events. Sarah also manages social media accounts on Facebook, Instagram, and Pinterest and writes blogs for several nonprofit and small business clients. When she is not busy with work or her twin girls, she enjoys party planning, time with friends, and binge-watching a great TV show. Sarah is thrilled to be a member of a creative, innovative team of women! Education: Bachelor of Arts in Journalism with a minor in Fashion Merchandising Tourism Marketing Certification Political Campaign Internship TIPS Certified Tenderwise Training Complete Event Marketing Certification Cvent Event Management Certification 
Amy Dixon Manager, Marketing Maven Amy Dixon is all about two things: kindness and community. As a local social media manager, she runs the I Love Loveland and We Are Northern Colorado networks. After running her own business, Amy now brings her 11 years of marketing and event experience to BIG DEAL Company. She is also involved in several community projects including The NoCo Secret Samaritan FREE Toy Store, Pantry in the Park and the Be Kind FoCo Kindness Festival. Amy is especially committed to helping and empowering children to spread kindness in their communities. Amy is happily married to her husband Dave, and they live in Fort Collins. After their son Ben died of cancer July 2021 at only 11 years old, Amy has become an advocate for childhood cancer awareness and education. She now educates others on how to support a family in crisis and connects with other mothers who’ve lost their children in order to support them. Amy was adopted into the My Big Day family and feels beyond grateful to be surrounded by such incredible people. 
Lesli Tanski Director, Creative Ninja Lesli Tanski’s path has been curvy with lots of U-turns, detours, and construction. Always driven by a sense of curiosity and passion for positivity she has seen success and experienced failure and applies it to her marketing knowledge and skills. She was born and raised in Colorado and went on to receive her film degree in Vancouver, Canada followed by her undergraduate in Liberal Arts from Colorado State University. She worked as a commercial producer for Comcast Spotlight for nearly eleven years before opening a food and spirit specialty shop with her husband in downtown Fort Collins. It was through the business that she fell in love with the connection a business can create with its community whether it’s in person or online. Other notable accomplishments include a master's degree in Library Education and undergraduate studies in media studies and English. Lesli has had the fortune of growing up in a family and community that embraces creativity, love, and the common desire to constantly learn new things. Lesli’s other passions include being involved in animal advocacy, being an awesome aunt, knitting, and loving her husband and cats. In case it’s not obvious she’s a card-carrying cat lady. Education: Masters of Library Education Bachelor of Arts , Liberal Arts Film and Film Studies Degree Google Analytics Academy Certification 
Amanda Manager, Marketing Maven Amanda has a wealth of experience to lend to the BIG DEAL Company team. Her community involvement, events and marketing experience is out of this world! Clients appreciate her quick wit, efficiency and sage advice. We appreciate her energy and community spirit! Highlights: 15+ years marketing experience 15+ years event planning experience 15+ years volunteer management 10 years team management Tourism Marketing Certification She is also a trained officiant for weddings! 
Katie B Director, Coaching Connoisseur Katie was born and raised in Northern Colorado. After graduating from college in Denver she relocated to NYC to work as a program coordinator for an educational non-profit. After four great years in the Big Apple she moved back to Northern Colorado to complete her master’s degree in organizational leadership. Katie loves traveling to new places to experience how others live, and she also enjoys listening to podcasts about everything from science to history. Katie has always been part of event organization from high school student counsel, summer camps for kids and officiating weddings for multiple family friends. Katie loves organizing anything and everything and believes that all events are made better with just a bit of organization! She enjoys supporting clients to bring to life their vision of their dream event. Education: Bachelors of Arts in Geography Masters of Arts in Organizational Leadership Coaching certification through CTI (in progress) TIPS Certified Tenderwise Training Complete 
Susan D Director, Creative Ninja Born & raised in Michigan with close family ties in Colorado, Susan has always been creative and had a love for all things design! She is a wife and mother of twin daughters who continue to be an inspiration for seeing all the beauty and FUN life has to offer. After completing her design degree, Susan began her career by working for a handful of the largest sports & entertainment organizations in Michigan. She continued to follow her passion by taking on many design projects on the side, primarily creating wedding and special event materials for friends & family. Susan's portfolio of projects and clients have continued to evolve through the last 20 years - expanding her experience far beyond graphic design. Susan has become well-versed in creative direction, website design & development, social media management and corporate marketing. She currently is the VP of Marketing for a growing luxury ecomm brand while assisting BIG DEAL's client creative needs. She truly enjoys the ever-changing nature of design & marketing, as well as being a part of others special moments. Education: Bachelor of Arts (BFA) in Communication Design Graphic Design from College for Creative Studies - Detroit, MI 
Marissa R Manager, Exceptional Event Expert Marissa's passion for the event industry started when she was a kid, and loved looking through wedding magazines! She went on to work at a local wedding venue while getting her Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies from Colorado State University, and, after graduation, moved into a full-time sales and event planning role at the same venue. After moving to the East Coast for a few years, Marissa came back to her home state of Colorado to work for her alma mater, Colorado State University in an event planning role. When she is not planning or executing events with BIG DEAL or CSU, she loves hiking and exploring Colorado with her husband, their rescue dog, Lucy, and their baby girl! Education: Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies Internship with My Big Day TIPS Certified 
Shawna Coordinator, Client Support Shawna is an emerging leader in the event and marketing space. She is constantly learning and growing with continued education in the areas of business, marketing and project management. Education: Business Certification Tourism Marketing Certification TIPS Certified 
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