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I'm Karen Kloss Bryant, a retired special education teacher from Little Rock, Arkansas, with 27 years in classrooms and a passion for helping people grow. In recent years I expanded into experiential marketing, planning and executing nationwide activations, coordinating logistics from load-in to load-out, and delivering engaging tastings and team-building experiences for brands. I bring adaptability, creative problem-solving, and a collaborative mindset to every campaign. My background in education and hands-on event work helps me connect with people, train ambassadors, and drive positive outcomes at tour stops and events. I’m excited to contribute organizational strength and a results-driven approach to a dynamic team.…I'm Karen Kloss Bryant, a retired special education teacher from Little Rock, Arkansas, with 27 years in classrooms and a passion for helping people grow. In recent years I expanded into experiential marketing, planning and executing nationwide activations, coordinating logistics from load-in to load-out, and delivering engaging tastings and team-building experiences for brands. I bring adaptability, creative problem-solving, and a collaborative mindset to every campaign. My background in education and hands-on event work helps me connect with people, train ambassadors, and drive positive outcomes at tour stops and events. I’m excited to contribute organizational strength and a results-driven approach to a dynamic team.

Karen Kloss Bryant

Brand Strategist, Marketing Strategist, Project Manager, +4

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I'm Karen Kloss Bryant, a retired special education teacher from Little Rock, Arkansas, with 27 years in classrooms and a passion for helping people grow. In recent years I expanded into experiential marketing, planning and executing nationwide activations, coordinating logistics from load-in to load-out, and delivering engaging tastings and team-building experiences for brands. I bring adaptability, creative problem-solving, and a collaborative mindset to every campaign. My background in education and hands-on event work helps me connect with people, train ambassadors, and drive positive outcomes at tour stops and events. I’m excited to contribute organizational strength and a results-driven approach to a dynamic team.…I'm Karen Kloss Bryant, a retired special education teacher from Little Rock, Arkansas, with 27 years in classrooms and a passion for helping people grow. In recent years I expanded into experiential marketing, planning and executing nationwide activations, coordinating logistics from load-in to load-out, and delivering engaging tastings and team-building experiences for brands. I bring adaptability, creative problem-solving, and a collaborative mindset to every campaign. My background in education and hands-on event work helps me connect with people, train ambassadors, and drive positive outcomes at tour stops and events. I’m excited to contribute organizational strength and a results-driven approach to a dynamic team.

Available to hire

I’m Karen Kloss Bryant, a retired special education teacher from Little Rock, Arkansas, with 27 years in classrooms and a passion for helping people grow. In recent years I expanded into experiential marketing, planning and executing nationwide activations, coordinating logistics from load-in to load-out, and delivering engaging tastings and team-building experiences for brands.

I bring adaptability, creative problem-solving, and a collaborative mindset to every campaign. My background in education and hands-on event work helps me connect with people, train ambassadors, and drive positive outcomes at tour stops and events. I’m excited to contribute organizational strength and a results-driven approach to a dynamic team.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

DaVinci Resolve Studio

Expert

Brand Identity

Intermediate

Video Advert

Intermediate

Presentation Design

Intermediate

Language

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Tour Manager / Brand Ambassador at SPEVCO

August 1, 2024 - May 1, 2025

Directed daily operations of tour activations; scheduled events and served as point of contact for each event; set up and tore down expandable event trailer and interactive stations; trained student ambassadors on VRs and simulators; represented client brands in speaking roles (6–12x daily); managed photography and event reports to ensure positive conversions at each tour stop.

Team Lead Brand Ambassador

January 1, 2019 - Present

Led nationwide activations and tastings, coordinating logistics for on- and off-premise events, including loads-in/out. Conducted 100+ tastings across multiple brands, organized guerilla marketing efforts, and facilitated team-building activities such as Bike Build and Go Game sessions. Responsibilities included coordinating all aspects of events and ensuring cohesive, high-energy experiences.

Team Lead Brand Ambassador at Various (Diageo brands, Ole Smoky Moonshine, Sugar Lands Moonshine, Beat Box, Stateside Vodka, Coors, Hennessy)

January 1, 2019 - Present

Led and executed nationwide brand activations and tastings, coordinating logistics from load-in to load-out; conducted guerilla marketing for clients such as Dunkin' Donuts and Splash Car Wash; facilitated team-building activities (Bike Build, Go Game) to enhance engagement and drive conversion.

Special Education Teacher / Case Manager at LRSD (Little Rock School District)

August 1, 2007 - August 1, 2023

Worked with all grade levels from pre-kindergarten to 12th grade; developed IEPs; partnered with teams to facilitate and transition individuals into the workforce; supported community and transition services.