Karie L.

Katz
30041 Tessier Street #8 * Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
Phone: (949) 573-3171 * kk8d3ab2@westpost.net
Marketing Professional

Results oriented sales and marketing professional with proven abilities in creat
ing awareness, acquiring customers and driving sales. Strong presentation and co
mmunication skills with the ability to create, maintain, and grow superior relat
ionships with clients, agencies, all levels of management and peers. Expert at b
uilding and maintaining a motivated staff, with the ability to interface effecti
vely across multiple departments. Knowledgeable in social and business networkin
g sites to include Facebook, Linkedin, Twitter and all areas of Ecommerce. Techn
ology proficient to include Mac and PC: Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, PowerPoi
nt, Entourage and Quick Books.
Professional Experience
Shorthand Mobile Inc., La Jolla, CA (2009 - 2010)
Executive Assistant to CEO/Owner/Founder
* Responsible for coordination of all social and business functions to include s
etup, takedown and notes/minutes
* Handled all scheduling for meetings between CEO, staff and clients
* Handled all travel arrangements for CEO and staff
* Retrieved and responded to all emails both personal and company website
* Liaison between CEO, staff and clients
KLK Interiors, Interior Design Service, Orange County, CA (2008 - 2009)
Owner and Designer
* Coordinated design projects for retail clients, designers, architects and real
tors from purchase to installation
* Sales of high-end home furnishings to include indoor, outdoor and linens from
walk in traffic to established client base
* Marketed interior design company to increase traffic, visibility and sales thr
ough Ecommerce, television, print, social networking sites and professional indu
stry functions
* Developed and executed all networking functions, magazine shoots and client ap
preciation events
* Space planning for ultimate client design goals
* Home staging for re-sale
* All areas of business development and client retention
Kreiss Collection, Laguna Niguel, CA & Chicago, IL (2000 - 2008)
Sales and Design Associate
* Coordinated design projects for retail clients, designers, architects, landsca
pe architects and realtors from purchase to installation
* Sales of high-end home furnishings from walk in traffic to established client
base to include indoor, outdoor and linens
* Marketed showroom to increase traffic, visibility and sales through Ecommerce,
television, print, social networking sites and professional industry functions
* Developed and executed all networking functions, magazine shoots and client ap
preciation events
* All areas of business development and client retention
* Space planning for clients
HGTV/Food Network/DIY/Fine Living div of Scripps Networks, Los Angeles, CA (199
5 - 2000)
Marketing Manager
* Marketed networks to potential advertisers to increase revenue
* Increased viewership to make networks profitable in the first three years
* Worked with affiliates to increase exposure for all networks
* Created and supported all areas of local and national promotions
* Worked directly with network talent at special events including national trade
shows, charity events, all public appearances to include book signings, store a
nd restaurant openings and personal appearances
* Created and executed all on-air promotions
* Developed and distributed all marketing materials for network exposure
* All areas of business development and client retention

EDUCATION
University of South Florida/B.A. Psychology