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I’m Karima Sorel, a leader with a rich background in conceptualizing and executing events and projects. I thrive on turning ideas into engaging experiences, mentoring teams, and building brands with an eye for detail and community impact. I’ve spent years weaving art, design, and entrepreneurship into education, culture, and hospitality projects. I’m passionate about empowering youth, shaping memorable spaces, and telling stories through creative collaboration.…I’m Karima Sorel, a leader with a rich background in conceptualizing and executing events and projects. I thrive on turning ideas into engaging experiences, mentoring teams, and building brands with an eye for detail and community impact. I’ve spent years weaving art, design, and entrepreneurship into education, culture, and hospitality projects. I’m passionate about empowering youth, shaping memorable spaces, and telling stories through creative collaboration.

Karima Sorel

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I’m Karima Sorel, a leader with a rich background in conceptualizing and executing events and projects. I thrive on turning ideas into engaging experiences, mentoring teams, and building brands with an eye for detail and community impact. I’ve spent years weaving art, design, and entrepreneurship into education, culture, and hospitality projects. I’m passionate about empowering youth, shaping memorable spaces, and telling stories through creative collaboration.…I’m Karima Sorel, a leader with a rich background in conceptualizing and executing events and projects. I thrive on turning ideas into engaging experiences, mentoring teams, and building brands with an eye for detail and community impact. I’ve spent years weaving art, design, and entrepreneurship into education, culture, and hospitality projects. I’m passionate about empowering youth, shaping memorable spaces, and telling stories through creative collaboration.

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I’m Karima Sorel, a leader with a rich background in conceptualizing and executing events and projects. I thrive on turning ideas into engaging experiences, mentoring teams, and building brands with an eye for detail and community impact.

I’ve spent years weaving art, design, and entrepreneurship into education, culture, and hospitality projects. I’m passionate about empowering youth, shaping memorable spaces, and telling stories through creative collaboration.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Language

Portuguese

Fluent

French

Fluent

English

Fluent

Spanish; Castilian

Fluent

Work Experience

Arts Instructor at Color in Gaming

July 1, 2023 - July 1, 2023

Developed and delivered visual arts curriculum for middle school students, encouraging exploration of artistic talents, art history exposure, and creative concept development.

Artistic Director, Producer at Culture Lab Detroit

December 31, 2017 - December 31, 2017

As Artistic Director, hosted and produced annual dinners; continued collaboration with Le Petit Zinc to create themed, memorable fine dining experiences; directed event concept and execution for multiple years.

Owner / Head Designer at Copacabana Surf Shop

December 31, 2008 - December 31, 2008

Owned and operated a retail store; handled accounting, hiring and training, purchasing merchandise, graphic design sourcing, merchandising, and overall operations.

Head Women’s Designer at Maurice Malone

December 31, 2002 - December 31, 2002

Led the women’s division of an urban streetwear brand; designed and coordinated cohesive collections, cast models, and oversaw a design team from concept to production.

Professor at Young Artists & Co.

December 31, 1997 - December 31, 1997

Worked in schools and on-site, leading Detroit youth in art activities such as painting, collage, and drawing.

Instructor at Planned Parenthood

December 31, 1995 - December 31, 1995

Wrote and performed educative skits to teach safe sex and positive sexual attitudes and sex awareness to adolescents.

Graphic Artist, Facilitator at Brooklyn Historical Society

December 31, 1998 - December 31, 1998

Graphic artist and facilitator contributing to exhibitions and community programs.