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Zach Smith

Event Coordinator

Zach joined America Makes in 2023 as the Event Manager. He strategizes and works with a cross-functional team to grow the additive manufacturing ecosystem by coordinating and executing the Institute’s events, conferences, and trade shows.

Zach has over 13 years of experience in event management. He was previously the co-founder of Pendulum Creative, where he collaborated with clients to formulate the brand and creative vision for their business. Zach custom-designed events for his clientele, coordinated logistics, and executed and analyzed the impact on the company and its stakeholders. Zach also has extensive experience as a producer and was employed at Engage & Resonate, where he managed the production department. He helped produce several award-winning events for Leo Burnett, including the Pantene Gold Series Tour, ComEd Icebox Derby 2017, and The Field Museum Specimens pop-up vocal booth. His career includes positions as a Jr. Account Manager and Associate Producer at Mosaic, where he was responsible for worldwide branding and event production for StubHub and eBay.

Zach received his bachelor’s in Marketing and Visual Communications from Loyola University in Chicago.