meet rita, our connector-in-chief

You don’t need another event planner. You need a connector who gets it.

Hi, I’m Rita Ramey, Connector-in-Chief at Creative Connections Studio.

After spending years working inside companies and alongside leadership teams, I saw firsthand what makes a gathering impactful—and what causes it to fall flat. As the head of national conference planning and sponsorship growth at a Top 40 homebuilder and its network of franchise builders, I transformed our annual event into a high-impact hub for builders and prominent industry partners. I reshaped the experience, grew sponsorship revenue by 80% over a three-year period, and helped increase attendance and buy-in from across the brand. With NPS scores ranging from +74 to +93; the impact my team and I brought to the event was genuine.

Before that, I worked with franchisees at a top QSR based in Dublin, Ohio, after a decade supporting several partners of a Columbus-based law firm, navigating strategy, complex land use matters and high expectations. I know the courtroom. the boardroom. I know the backstage. And I know how to make a room work.

But behind the strategy and structure is my love for storytelling, inspired by the stage. I’ve always been captivated by Broadway musicals and live performances, where every moment is intentionally crafted to move an audience. That lens shapes everything I do. Every experience should be immersive. Every scene should matter. Every guest should feel something real.

That’s why I am passionate about Creative Connections Studio. I want to channel my experience to help you strategically build experiences that bring people together with intention. Today, I help bold brands and brave leaders craft moments that matter. And I’d be honored to help you do the same.

My Core Beliefs:

• Strategy and soul are not mutually exclusive.

• Connection is the real currency of any experience.

• The right gathering can shift culture and spark growth.

  Are you ready to create an experience that moves people toward action?