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Hi, I’m Karen Peterson. I have an extensive background in management, marketing and sales, and I excel at organizing prestigious local, national and international events. I’ve built a consistent track record of increasing market awareness through media and event campaigns, and I regularly boost sales while fostering long-standing client relationships.
I bring comprehensive PC, Mac and social media skills, and I’m a calm problem-solver who thrives under pressure. I collaborate effectively with teams and clients to create dynamic marketing collateral, websites and campaigns that drive measurable results.
Experience Level
Expert
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Intermediate
Intermediate
Language
French
Beginner
Spanish; Castilian
Beginner
Work Experience
Trainer at Better At Home (A United Way program)
April 1, 2017 - April 1, 2017Instructional Technical Design and Course for seniors that live at home. Created a successful system to assist seniors in learning how to operate their technology enabling them to reach out to community.
Consultant at Release Your Voice Public Speaking
December 31, 2013 - December 31, 2013Delivered public speaking training for the special ops military in Ottawa as well as corporate clients in British Columbia. Updated and redesigned seminar marketing material. Editor for the ‘Release Your Voice’ eBook.
Consultant at Marketing Innovations
January 1, 2013 - November 26, 2025Organized large brainstorming events with Italian, Chinese and Dutch Consulates to bring business opportunities to Sechelt. Produced a marketing video for the city. Created all marketing collateral for the city airport.
Marketing and Training Consultant at KNP Marketing And Brand Building
January 1, 2011 - November 26, 2025Providing effective marketing strategies to public and private sector clients. Building brand awareness through improving operation, creating dynamic websites, various sales materials, marketing collateral, social media and viral marketing platforms.
Top Sales at Granville Island Breweries
December 31, 2007 - December 31, 2007Top sales consecutively for three years accomplished in a saturated environment by managing an extensive marketing campaign and expense account to successfully take over majority of on premise tap accounts in South Vancouver.
BC Sales and Marketing Manager at Whitehall Agencies
December 31, 2007 - December 31, 2007For this Montreal-based international wine and spirits importer and distributor, managed key accounts, liaised with BCLDB, Foreign Consulates and International Wine and Spirit Importers. Organized large scale media, corporate, and consumer events. Managed five sales staff, and one administrator. Provided educational seminars to major hotel and restaurant staff. Successfully introduced new products to the B.C. marketplace. Consistently grew brands by 20% in a highly competitive market.
Education
Arts Program (1st Year) at University of Winnipeg
January 11, 2030 - November 26, 2025Qualifications
Wine Education
January 11, 2030 - November 26, 2025Computer
January 11, 2030 - November 26, 2025Public Speaking courses
January 11, 2030 - November 26, 2025Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Retail, Education
Experience Level
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
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Intermediate
Intermediate
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