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.

Karen Peterson

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.

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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.

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Language

French
Beginner
Spanish; Castilian
Beginner

Work Experience

Trainer at Better At Home (A United Way program)
April 1, 2017 - April 1, 2017
Instructional 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, 2013
Delivered 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, 2025
Organized 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, 2025
Providing 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, 2007
Top 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, 2007
For 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, 2025

Qualifications

Wine Education
January 11, 2030 - November 26, 2025
Computer
January 11, 2030 - November 26, 2025
Public Speaking courses
January 11, 2030 - November 26, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Retail, Education