Carina Wolk
Account Manager at GRADIENT Experiential- Claim this Profile
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English Native or bilingual proficiency
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Spanish Full professional proficiency
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Italian Limited working proficiency
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Bio
Credentials
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Leading with Emotional Intelligence
LinkedInJul, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
Leading and Motivating People with Different Personalities
LinkedInMar, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
Lifeguard & CPR
American Red Cross -
Scuba Diving, Advanced Open Water
PADI
Experience
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GRADIENT
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United States
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Marketing Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Account Manager
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Feb 2021 - Present
Experiential marketing through a creative lens. -Client-facing management role of high luxury retainer & project clients, while supervising internal teams amongst internal departments (account, production, creative, strategy, virtual/livestream) -Expertise in brand management, copywriting & editing and virtual/IRL event production Clients/projects include: Audemars Piguet, Automobili Lamborghini, Braze software, Campari Group, Giorgio Armani Beauty, Keurig Dr Pepper Inc., MycoWorks, Suntory Group Show less
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MMGY Wagstaff
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United States
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Advertising Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Associate
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Mar 2020 - Jan 2021
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Account Executive, Global Destinations
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Dec 2019 - Mar 2020
Relied on as an account executive with an international emphasis on my current client portfolio of global destinations and hotels/resorts.Accounts include: Italian National Tourist Board, Scandinavian Airlines System, South Australian Tourism Commission, Visit Telluride, Olive Oils from Spain, World of Wine Portugal, Huttopia Resorts, West Harbor LA, Turneffe Island Resort, Thompson Zihuatanejo, Queen Kapiʻolani Hotel Waikīkī Beach
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Catch Hospitality Group
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United States
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Hospitality
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1 - 100 Employee
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Front Of House Manager
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Nov 2019 - Dec 2020
Managed front of house operations at world-renowned restaurant, Catch NYC. -Utilized client relations skills, such as negotiation and problem solving, among high-profile guests in a high-stakes environment -Relied on to attend 4-5 night shifts/week; averaging 30 hours/week on a timely basis -Strategized a symbiotic ecosystem surrounding 1,000+ covers/night Managed front of house operations at world-renowned restaurant, Catch NYC. -Utilized client relations skills, such as negotiation and problem solving, among high-profile guests in a high-stakes environment -Relied on to attend 4-5 night shifts/week; averaging 30 hours/week on a timely basis -Strategized a symbiotic ecosystem surrounding 1,000+ covers/night
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Champion Management
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United States
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Public Relations and Communications Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Account Executive
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May 2018 - Dec 2019
Trusted as an account executive for; client relations dexterity among c-suite executives, management experience, business development and internal mediation and consulting. • Transitioned with the company through a period of rapid growth that resulted in an increased client roster and employee count by over 300%• Owned national and local retainer clients and projects, with a proven track record of stakeholder approval, and positioned to lead the emerging client boutique sector • Played a major role in facilitating and managing national campaigns with budgets of $1M+, examples include: Pei Wei and Jamba Juice• Performed national market research to create 60+ strategic marketing plans that delved into event planning, PR and social media• Intermediated between 3 different account teams over the course of 4 monthsClients included: Greystar Properties, ICEE, Smoothie King, TGI Fridays, Corner Bakery Cafe, The Clover Club, Felix Culpa. Show less
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Marketing Specialist
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Jun 2017 - May 2018
Relied on as a marketing specialist to; perform intensive market research to identify and strategize local and national community opportunities, make digital and social marketing recommendations, analyze and recap campaign ROI and coordinate cross-function communication among 13 clients and their third party agencies. Also took initiative to write, translate, pitch and land releases in major local and national publications, morning shows and even a bestselling book.Clients included: Jamba Juice, Outback, Main Event Entertainment, Perry's, Twin Peaks, Lombardi Family Concepts, Hide Bar Show less
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Marketing And Public Relations Intern
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Jan 2017 - Jun 2017
Stood out as a marketing intern by; writing creative client entries, producing marketing strategies that led to agency efficiency and increased client retainers, aligning campaigns with internal departments and generally keeping my finger on the pulse of the surrounding competitive market. Clients included: Firebird Restaurant Group, Raising Cane’s, non-profits, manufacturing, etc.
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Sydney Altitude
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Sydney, Australia
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Team Coach
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Feb 2016 - Jul 2016
- Applied during my time abroad, and selected based on trust, previous experience and skills - Led 2 full-time competitive cheerleading teams and other private classes (15+/week) - Relied on to organize and assume liability for 100+ boys and girls, aged from 5-21 years old - Applied during my time abroad, and selected based on trust, previous experience and skills - Led 2 full-time competitive cheerleading teams and other private classes (15+/week) - Relied on to organize and assume liability for 100+ boys and girls, aged from 5-21 years old
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The Dragonfly Agency
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United States
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Retail Apparel and Fashion
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1 - 100 Employee
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Marketing Intern
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Jan 2015 - Feb 2016
- Learned about negotiation & the business of modeling - Designated to interview potential new models - Maintained social media accounts, website maintenance, portfolio development, lookbook design, promos, answered and directed calls, etc. - Booked and scheduled clients, took polaroids of models, took models to castings & jobs - Learned about negotiation & the business of modeling - Designated to interview potential new models - Maintained social media accounts, website maintenance, portfolio development, lookbook design, promos, answered and directed calls, etc. - Booked and scheduled clients, took polaroids of models, took models to castings & jobs
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Norton Creative
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United States
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Advertising Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Marketing and Advertising Intern
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Jul 2015 - Aug 2015
- Researched invoice/billing software, impact of retainer systems, copyright information, competitor analysis - Used Basecamp, Adobe Design Programs (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop), Microsoft Outlook, etc. - Underwent an introductory experience of the Marketing vs. Advertising worlds, and how they correlate - Researched invoice/billing software, impact of retainer systems, copyright information, competitor analysis - Used Basecamp, Adobe Design Programs (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop), Microsoft Outlook, etc. - Underwent an introductory experience of the Marketing vs. Advertising worlds, and how they correlate
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Camp Ozark
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United States
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Recreational Facilities
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1 - 100 Employee
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Camp Counselor/ Lifeguard
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May 2014 - Aug 2014
- Earned Lifeguarding and CPR licenses - Served as in-cabin counselor, catering to every need 24/7 of children aged 9-10 years - Learned about organization of schedules/ teams by teaching several classes a day (including gymnastics) - Underwent a 2-week orientation learning how to manage fellow counselors and children in every situation - Earned Lifeguarding and CPR licenses - Served as in-cabin counselor, catering to every need 24/7 of children aged 9-10 years - Learned about organization of schedules/ teams by teaching several classes a day (including gymnastics) - Underwent a 2-week orientation learning how to manage fellow counselors and children in every situation
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Education
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Fundación José Ortega y Gasset-Gregorio Marañón
Study Abroad, Sophomore summer -
Memorial Senior High School
High School -
Scuola ILI Lugano
Italian Language and Literature -
Southern Methodist University
Bachelor’s Degree, MAJORS: Marketing, Spanish; MINOR: Philosophy -
UNSW Australia
Bachelor’s Degree, Study Abroad