I'm an author, writer, editor, and communications specialist with over 25 years of media experience.
In 2023, I completed my first novel, A Stella is Born.
I’m also a yoga teacher with three teacher training diplomas.
My most important role is being a mother to my beautiful son.
Let's collaborate!
Karen
Examples of large-scale event management include:
Sydney Theatre Launch
Executing a public relations campaign to launch the $42M Sydney Theatre (Roslyn Packer Theatre) at Walsh Bay, Sydney. The campaign required internal and external liaison with a range of stakeholders including the NSW State Government's media department, subscribers, creatives, production staff, the Board and executive plus performers and the media. One aspect of the campaign involved coordinating and overseeing a press call for Sydney Theatre Company’s Artistic Director Robyn Nevin AO, and then-NSW Premier Mr. Bob Carr, to address media before opening night. Media attendance at the press call was outstanding and widespread media coverage was achieved. Guests at the opening night included a legion of Australia’s most respected actors, luminaries, and politicians.
RSPCA Million Paws Walk
2016/2017 RSPCA Million Paws Walk Gold Coast events.
Management of MPW includes sponsorship procurement, vendor engagement, ambassador and talent relations, marketing and public relations and media liaison. Other areas involve managing security requirements, merchandise, stage management, plus overseeing 80 volunteers and staff in their respective event roles as well as post-event budget reporting. MPW Gold Coast attracts approximately 3000 people annually.
The Smith Family - 85th Birthday Events
The Smith Family contracted Karen over seven consecutive campaigns to work on a range of brand-awareness campaigns. Karen also orchestrated a national public relations campaign for The Smith Family’s 85th birthday. The campaign included organising five state-based birthday dinners in celebration of the milestone occasion.
Other campaigns include: The Christmas Appeal, Back to School Appeal, Let’s Read and Mid-Year Appeal.
Outback House Reality TV Series, ABC TV
Manage the launch of Outback House, an ABC TV series, at Vaucluse House in Sydney. In keeping with the 19th Century period in which Outback House was set, the launch was a high tea occasion.
Australian Story 10th Anniversary, ABC TV
Manage the 10th-anniversary event for ABC TV's popular Australian Story program. Management of the celebration included overseeing all aspects of the event — from managing a guest list of 400 people — to catering, entertainment and transforming a workplace environment into an ambient party scene.