Experience

Maven Space

• United States
• Civic and Social Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Event Sales and Marketing

  • Apr 2022 - Present

  Director of Marketing and Event Sales for Indianapolis' newest coworking and event space, designed by women, for women. Director of Marketing and Event Sales for Indianapolis' newest coworking and event space, designed by women, for women.



Abigail David Optometry

• United States
• Medical Practices

• Practice Manager/Marketing Director

  • Jan 2021 - Present



Talent Fusion Agency

• United States
• Entertainment Providers
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Actress/On Camera Talent

  • Sep 2013 - Present

  While I love writing, it's certainly fun to get out of the house and away from my laptop every once in a while and pretend to be someone else! While I love writing, it's certainly fun to get out of the house and away from my laptop every once in a while and pretend to be someone else!



Karen Kennedy Copywriting

• Indianapolis, Indiana Area

• Freelance Copywriter

  • Jan 2008 - Jun 2022



Arcadia Publishing

• United States
• Book and Periodical Publishing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Book Author

  • Apr 2019 - Jan 2021

  Author; Hamilton County Food; from Casual Grub to Gastropubs. Published May 6, 2019. Author; Hamilton County Food; from Casual Grub to Gastropubs. Published May 6, 2019.



MediaFuel

• United States
• Advertising Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chief Content Strategist

  • Oct 2017 - Mar 2020

  Chief copywriter/content strategist; SEO blogging and website content, video scripts, email marketing, lead generation pieces. Chief copywriter/content strategist; SEO blogging and website content, video scripts, email marketing, lead generation pieces.



Small Potatoes Indy

• Greater Indianapolis Area

• Owner

  • Jul 2014 - Dec 2017

  Founder of this event planning and catering company that offered out-of-the-box group experiences such as the "Smarty Party" Custom Game Show, the "Indie Indy Foodie Tours" and "Cooking with the Maven" classes. Responsible for all aspects of the business, including: social media strategies, website content, marketing, HR, operations, accounting and business development. Founder of this event planning and catering company that offered out-of-the-box group experiences such as the "Smarty Party" Custom Game Show, the "Indie Indy Foodie Tours" and "Cooking with the Maven" classes. Responsible for all aspects of the business, including: social media strategies, website content, marketing, HR, operations, accounting and business development.



Executive Portfolio Digital Magazine, Edible Indy & Hamilton County Business

• Indianapolis, Indiana Area

• Freelance Contributor

  • Jan 2013 - Sep 2017



Event One DJs

• Events Services

• Director of Operations

  • Aug 2016 - Jun 2017

  Brought on to improve marketing, business development, recruiting and to create training programs for all hourly employees. Also focused on creating amazing, unique and out-of-the-box experiences such as "Smarty Party" custom game shows with Event One's sister company, Circle City Game Shows. Brought on to improve marketing, business development, recruiting and to create training programs for all hourly employees. Also focused on creating amazing, unique and out-of-the-box experiences such as "Smarty Party" custom game shows with Event One's sister company, Circle City Game Shows.



UNITE Magazine

• Indianapolis, Indiana Area

• Food and Wine Editor

  • Jul 2014 - Nov 2016

  Food and wine editor for this bi-monthly magazine, which served the greater Indianapolis area LGBT community. Food and wine editor for this bi-monthly magazine, which served the greater Indianapolis area LGBT community.



PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA OF INDIANAPOLIS INCORPORATED

• United States
• Musicians

• Volunteer/Event Planner

  • Jan 2016 - Mar 2016

  Volunteer Event Planner and Coordinator for the Philharmonic's first fundraising gala. Solicited monetary and in-kind donations. Chaired planning sessions and coordinated volunteers. The event exceeded its fundraising goal by 15 percent. Volunteer Event Planner and Coordinator for the Philharmonic's first fundraising gala. Solicited monetary and in-kind donations. Chaired planning sessions and coordinated volunteers. The event exceeded its fundraising goal by 15 percent.



Current Publishing, LLC

• Carmel, IN

• Senior Reporter; City Government, Performing Arts & Restaurants

  • Mar 2013 - Feb 2014



David George and Associates

• Freelance; Copywriter and PR Manager

  • Jun 2008 - Jan 2014

  On project basis, copywrite and also oversee PR communications for independently-owned downtown Goshen advertising agency. Diverse client group. On project basis, copywrite and also oversee PR communications for independently-owned downtown Goshen advertising agency. Diverse client group.



The Checkerberry Inn

• General Manager

  • 1998 - 2006



Taste America Group

• Director of Front of the House Operations

  • 1990 - 1995

  Oversaw three diverse properties: Catch 35, Lloyd's Chicago, and Bigsby's Bar and Grill and a staff of 250+ hourly and salaried employees. Responsibilities included: trainer of all FOH Staff including creation of all training manuals, Marketing Communications, and Event Planning. Oversaw three diverse properties: Catch 35, Lloyd's Chicago, and Bigsby's Bar and Grill and a staff of 250+ hourly and salaried employees. Responsibilities included: trainer of all FOH Staff including creation of all training manuals, Marketing Communications, and Event Planning.



Lettuce Entertain You Restaurants

• United States
• Restaurants
• 700 & Above Employee

• Chicago's Pump Room

  • 1987 - 1988