Karen Kitchen | Creative & Strategic Portfolio

Karen Kitchen | Creative & Strategic PortfolioKaren Kitchen | Creative & Strategic PortfolioKaren Kitchen | Creative & Strategic Portfolio

Karen Kitchen | Creative & Strategic Portfolio

Karen Kitchen | Creative & Strategic PortfolioKaren Kitchen | Creative & Strategic PortfolioKaren Kitchen | Creative & Strategic Portfolio

Experienced. Decisive. Trusted.

Experienced. Decisive. Trusted.Experienced. Decisive. Trusted.Experienced. Decisive. Trusted.

  I work with brands to plan, launch, and execute marketing and experience-led initiatives.

+4035884330

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Events

Destination Marketing

Destination Marketing

 End-to-end event strategy, design, and execution — from concept development to on-site delivery and post-event impact. 

Destination Marketing

Destination Marketing

Destination Marketing

 Creative-led campaigns that bring places to life, combining storytelling, video, and experience to drive visitation and engagement. 

Sponsorships

Destination Marketing

Digital/Social Media

 Strategic sponsorship development and activation that creates mutual value for brands, partners, and audiences. 

Digital/Social Media

Destination Marketing

Digital/Social Media

 Purpose-driven digital and social strategies that build brand presence, drive engagement, and support broader marketing objectives. 

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About

 I bring 20+ years of experience delivering strategic marketing, events, and brand initiatives across hospitality, tourism, and consumer-facing businesses. I turn ideas into execution — helping brands streamline processes, elevate experiences, and drive meaningful results. 

Core Expertise

 ✔️ Sponsorship strategy, partnership development & revenue generation ✔️ Event leadership, experiential marketing & audience engagement ✔️ Destination & tourism brand strategy ✔️ Stakeholder, government & community collaboration ✔️ Organizational leadership, budgeting & performance optimization ✔️ Cross-functional team management & strategic communications 

Leadership Hightlights

 • Drove $700K+ annual sponsorship and vendor revenue through optimized partner activations 

• Led brand revitalization initiatives that strengthened regional identity, improved visitor perception, and increased partner engagement across tourism and event portfolios 

• Led 20+ national events drawing over 40K attendees and measurable partner ROI 

Resume summary

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Creative-Led Video Projects

Hotels Red Deer- Full

 Conceptualized, planned, and executed a destination marketing video campaign from idea to delivery, overseeing creative development, talent casting, location scouting, and on-site production in collaboration with a video production partner. 

Hotels Red Deer - Short

Commercials that ran during 2019 Canada Winter Games

Harvest Moon Long Table

 Developed and led the creative direction and execution of a video showcasing my owned and exclusively produced event, the Harvest Moon Long Table Dinner, held annually from 2017–2021. Responsibilities included concept development, storytelling, location design, talent coordination, vendor management, and on-site production oversight. Video production was delivered in partnership with an external firm. 

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Overview

 This gallery reflects a collection of work spanning my time as an independent consultant producing and leading events for my own properties and a range of client partners, as well as my tenure as Marketing Manager at Peavey Industries LP and Executive Director at Hotels Red Deer. Together, these projects highlight hands-on leadership across strategy, creative development, and execution — showcasing experience delivered both independently and within senior leadership roles. 

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    Certificates/Accrediations

      Print Design & CollateraL

      Kick-Off Blog-Janary 26th (jpeg)

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      HMLTD_MarketingNewspaper_2021 (pdf)

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      hotels-red-deer-brochure (pdf)

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      KK_hotels-red-deer-market-booklet (pdf)

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      Remaining Decor

      I continue to hold onto a small amount of decor from my event rental company 

      that is available to rent to select groups.  Listed Below

      Please connect with me to learn more about availability.

      rentals & decor

      31oz Brandy Snifters

      31oz Brandy Snifters

      Quantity Available:  20

      $11.00/per

      Pilsner Glass, Clear

      31oz Brandy Snifters

       Pilsner vase, clear glass, 28" tall, 4.5" dia 

      Quantity Available: 28" - 50/ 20" - 12

      $15.00/per / $11.00/per

      Cylinder, Frosted

      Cylinder Vase, Clear

       Cylinder vase, frosted glass, 24" tall, 6" dia

      Quantity Available: 30

      $14.00/per 

      Cylinder Vase, Clear

      Low Cylinder Vase, Clear

      Cylinder Vase, Clear

      Cylinder vase, clear glass, 24" tall, 6" dia

      Quantity Available:

      $12.00/per 

      Low Cylinder Vase, Clear

      Low Cylinder Vase, Clear

      Low Cylinder Vase, Clear

      Round acrylic vase 6 x 2.5 inches low case with top slot to assist with floral arrangements

      Quantity Available:  40

      $8.00/per

      Vintage Lantern, White

      Low Cylinder Vase, Clear

      Low Cylinder Vase, Clear

      Stainless Steel, Battery Operated, with dimmer switch, LED Light

      Available Quantity: 50

      $12.00/per

      rentals & decor

      Burlap Serving Wheels

      Vintage Candlestick Holder

      Burlap Serving Wheels

      Burlap base with burlap rope edging, serving wheels, spins 360 degrees

      Quantity Available:  50

      $7.50/per

      Pearl Wire Ring Bases

      Vintage Candlestick Holder

      Burlap Serving Wheels

       Pearl, gold wire ring bases

      Quantity Available: 32

      $3.00/per

      Vintage Candlestick Holder

      Vintage Candlestick Holder

      Vintage Candlestick Holder

       Various types & heights

      Quantity Available:

      $8-12.00/per 

      Tea cups & Saucers

      Grapevine Balls, Large

      Vintage Candlestick Holder

      Various colors/designs - all same sizing

      Quantity Available: 160 sets

      $5.00/per 

      Teapots

      Grapevine Balls, Large

      Grapevine Balls, Large

      Various sizes and design

      Quantity Available: 14

      $10.50/per

      Grapevine Balls, Large

      Grapevine Balls, Large

      Grapevine Balls, Large

      Grapevine Balls about 20.00X20.00X20.00cm 

      Available Quantity: 30

      $6.00/per

      Linen rentals

      Royal Blue Pintuck

      Royal Blue Pintuck

      Royal Blue Pintuck

      Royal Blue Pintuck Linen, 10" Round

      Quantity Available:  30

      $22.00/per

      Slate Grey Pintuck

      Royal Blue Pintuck

      Royal Blue Pintuck

       Slate Grey Pintuck Linen, 10" Round

      Quantity Available:  40

      $22.00/per

      Bold Red Pintuck

      Royal Blue Pintuck

      Peacock Blue, Satin

      Red Pintuck Linen, 10" Round

      Quantity Available:  35

      $22.00/per

      Peacock Blue, Satin

      Peacock Blue, Satin

      Peacock Blue, Satin

      Peacock Blue Satin Linen, 9" Round

      Quantity Available:  30

      $22.00/per

      Checkered Linen

      Peacock Blue, Satin

      Checkered Linens

      Green/White Checkered Linen, 9" Round

      Quantity Available:  24

      $22.00/per

      Checkered Linens

      Peacock Blue, Satin

      Checkered Linens

      Blue/White Checkered Linen, 8" Round

      Quantity Available:  30

      $22.00/per

      Checkered Linens

      Checkered Linens

      Checkered Linens

      Red/White Checkered Linen, 8" Round

      Quantity Available:  11

      $22.00/per

      Lace Overlay

      Checkered Linens

      Checkered Linens

      Lace Overlay Linen, 6x6 

      Quantity Available:  12

      $22.00/per

      Rose Gold Linen

      Checkered Linens

      Backdrop Shears, White

      Rose Gold Long Tablecloth,  50x102

      Quantity Available:  2

      $25.00/per

      Backdrop Shears, White

      Backdrop Shears, White

      Backdrop Shears, White

      White Chifon, 10x10 Shear Backdrop linens

      $100.00

      Burlap Table Runners

      Backdrop Shears, White

      Burlap Table Runners

      Burlap Table Runners, 14x72

      Quantity Available:  20

      $10.00/per

      Checkered Napkins

      Backdrop Shears, White

      Burlap Table Runners

      Orange/Black Checkered Napkins, 10x10

      Quantity Available:  275

      $2.00/per

      Miscellanous Rentals

      Mini Bulb Lights

      Mini Bulb Lights

      Mini Bulb Lights

      30 Warm White LED Lights, Battery Operated

      Quantity Available:  25

      7.00/per

      Garden Lights

      Mini Bulb Lights

      Mini Bulb Lights

      Outdoor/Indoor Garden Lights

      (10) 24ft and (6) 48ft lengths available

      Contact for Pricing

      Wire Mini Lights

      Mini Bulb Lights

      Mini Lights, Blue

      Warm White Wire Mini Lights

      Quantity Available:  25

      $7.00/per

      Mini Lights, Blue

      Steel Pumpkin, Tea Light

      Mini Lights, Blue

      Light Blue Mini Lights, Battery Operated

      Quantity Available:  60

      2.00/per

      Steel Pumpkin, Tea Light

      Steel Pumpkin, Tea Light

      Steel Pumpkin, Tea Light

      Steel Pumpkins with tealight holder

      Quantity Available:  30

      $12.00/per

      Vintage Loveseat

      Steel Pumpkin, Tea Light

      Steel Pumpkin, Tea Light

      Vintage Loveseat 

      (matching chair and couch available, 

      inquire for full set pricing)

      Quantity Available: 1

      $200.00/per

      Spandex Hightop Covers

      Spandex Hightop Covers

      Spandex Hightop Covers

      Royal Blue cocktail spandex stretch square corners tablecloth, 

      made of stretchy spandex fabric 

      Quantity Available:  10

      12.00/per

      Fall Garland

      Spandex Hightop Covers

      Spandex Hightop Covers

      (3) different fall garlands, 6ft in length

      Quantity Available:  30

      $10.00/per

      Glass White Longhorn

      Spandex Hightop Covers

      Assorted Vintage Suitcases

      Vintage white glass Longhorn Decor Piece

      Quantity Available:  1

      $80.00/per

      Assorted Vintage Suitcases

      Assorted Vintage Suitcases

      Assorted Vintage Suitcases, Size & Color

      Quantity Available:  5

      Contact for price

      Steel Pumpkin, Tea Light

      Steel Pumpkins with tealight holder

      Quantity Available:  30

      $12.00/per

      Antique Ladders, Various

      Vintage Antique Wood Ladders, 

      different heights

      Quantity Available: 4

      Contact for pricing

      Photo Backdrops rentals

      Sparkle

      Spring/Summer

      Halloween

      10x10 Sparkle Backdrop, all rentals come with stand and clips

      $100.00

      Halloween

      Spring/Summer

      Halloween

      10x10 Spooky Gate Backdrop, all rentals come with stand and clips

      $100.00

      Spring/Summer

      Spring/Summer

      Spring/Summer

      10x10 Floral Backdrop, all rentals come with stand and clips

      $100.00

      Autumn/Fall

      Autumn/Fall

      Spring/Summer

      10x10 Autumn Backdrop, all rentals come with stand and clips

      $100.00

      Winter

      Autumn/Fall

      Christmas

      10x10 Winter Backdrop, all rentals come with stand and clips

      $100.00

      Christmas

      Autumn/Fall

      Christmas

      10x10 Christmas Backdrop, all rentals come with stand and clips

      $100.00

      Lite Brite Wall for sale

      Life Sized Lite Brite Wall

      Remember playing with a Lite Brite as a kid! 

      This is an incredible side hustle business! 

      Space req: 8’L x 4’W x 7’H
      Power required: 1-2 x 110V/15AMP
      Age suitability: All Ages
      Set-up / strike time: 45 mins

      Average rental per session: $1250-$1500

      Ideal for Events of all Ages

       Create glowing pictures, patterns, and messages one pin at a time. The wall transformsinto vibrant, interactive canvases where creativity, collaboration, and light come together. 

      For Sale

      Sale includes the 4x8 lite brite wall, the hardwalled rolling case for easy transport, pegs in colors: blue, black, orange, red, yellow, and green.

      $9,000 includes GST

      Connect for more details or additional images.

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