Karen Mc Dougall, Cmp
About Karen Mc Dougall, Cmp
Karen Mc Dougall is an Event Marketing Manager with extensive experience in event coordination and corporate planning. She has held various positions in the event management field, including roles at MindBridge, knak., and Shaw Centre.
Work at MindBridge AI
Karen Mc Dougall serves as the Event Marketing Manager at MindBridge, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she coordinates various marketing events, leveraging her extensive experience in event planning and management. Her responsibilities include overseeing event logistics, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring successful execution of marketing initiatives. Her tenure at MindBridge has allowed her to apply her robust knowledge of event operations to enhance the company's marketing efforts.
Previous Experience in Event Management
Prior to her current role, Karen held several positions in event management. She worked at Knak as a Marketing Coordinator for four months in 2020, where she contributed to marketing strategies and event execution. From 2011 to 2018, she served as the Event Services Manager at Shaw Centre, managing corporate events and ensuring client satisfaction. Additionally, she was the Senior Event Manager - Eastern Canada Lead at Oxygen Events Ltd. for four months in 2020. Her experience also includes roles at Brookstreet Hotel, Ottawa Marriott Hotel, and Saba Software, where she developed a strong foundation in event planning.
Education and Expertise
Karen Mc Dougall studied Hospitality Management at Algonquin College of Applied Arts and Technology, completing her degree from 2006 to 2008. This educational background provided her with essential skills in hospitality and event management. She possesses a strong knowledge of various software programs related to event management, which enhances her ability to coordinate and execute successful events. Her expertise in corporate event planning is complemented by her extensive operational experience.
Background in Event Operations
Karen has a solid background in event operations, with over a decade of experience in the field. Her career began at Brookstreet Hotel as an Event Manager, followed by a role as a Social Event Planner at Ottawa Marriott Hotel. She gained further experience at Saba Software as an Event Planner from 2018 to 2020. This extensive background has equipped her with the skills necessary to manage all aspects of event planning, from logistics to client relations.