Alexandra Karn
Summary
Dynamic and trusted professional with twelve years at a nationally acclaimed, award-winning lifestyle magazine. Experienced in executive-level support, membership program leadership, and strategic partnerships. Adept at project management, contract oversight, and large-scale event execution. Known for cultivating high-value relationships and delivering curated experiences that strengthen brand and membership loyalty, and for balancing discretion and diplomacy with business acumen, hospitality, leadership, and intentional results.
Overview
2000
2000
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Assistant to the CEO & Strategic Partnerships
Garden & Gun Magazine
2013 - 2025
- Provided confidential executive support, managing priorities, schedules, and sensitive communications.
- Directed the Garden & Gun Society (400+ members), leading recruitment, retention, and curated experiences as the brand's ambassador.
- Forged strategic partnerships with cultural institutions, luxury brands, and national sponsors to expand influence and member benefits.
- Served as legal liaison for contracts and intellectual property, including U.S. Patent and Trademark office filings.
- Produced large-scale cultural events and executive appearances, balancing creative vision with fiscal responsibility.
- Served as a liaison between departments to facilitate effective communication throughout the company.
Hospitality & Maritime Leadership
USCG Licensed Charter Captain & Certified Sailing Instructor
2008 - 2013
- Directed international sailing charters and hospitality operations, ensuring safety, logistics, and premium guest experiences.
- Designed and taught American Sailing Association certification courses, qualifying graduates for global yacht chartering.
- Managed yacht deliveries and private charters, providing tailored itineraries for multi-generational families.
- Served as crew aboard the 160-foot schooner Arabella, overseeing guest services for 36 passengers on week-long luxury charters.
Director of Buyer Services
New South Business Ventures, LLC
2005 - 2008
- Managed mergers & acquisitions process for middle-market businesses, coordinating valuations, due diligence, and deal execution.
- Successfully closed over $4+ million in business transactions in a team environment.
- Advanced professional expertise as a Certified Business Intermediary (CBI) Candidate with IBBA, and NC Real Estate License.
Legal Assistant
Best & Best PLLC
2003 - 2005
- Oversaw residential and commercial real estate transactions, managing closings, title work, and compliance.
- Built strong relationships with agents, buyers, and repeat clients, enhancing firm reputation.
Advertising Sales Executive, Custom Publishing
Asheville Citizen-Times
2001 - 2003
- Generated revenue through targeted campaigns and custom publishing initiatives.
- Ranked among top sales performers in a 50+ person team.
Senior Account Executive, International Sales & Marketing
CMP Worldwide Media Networks
01.1997 - 01.2000
- Represented 90 international publications across 65 global IT markets, managing licensing agreements internationally.
- Co-managed a $2.5M territory, consistently exceeding annual sales goals.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology & Marketing
Appalachian State University
Boone, NC01-1995
Skills
- Executive Support, Budget Oversight, and Stakeholder Engagement
- Legal Liaison & Attorney Collaboration
- Strategic Partnerships, Sponsorships & Brand Expansion
- Premier Membership Program Management & Retention Strategy
- Project Management, Event Planning & On-Time Delivery
Ongoing Education
Google Project Management & AI Prompting Certificates
Hobbies and Interests
Sporting Clays, Gardening, Tennis, Golf, Boating, Proper Dinner Parties
Community Involvement
Bourbon Women, Lowcountry Land Trust, Good Friends of the Lowcountry, Captains For Clean Water, Girls On The Run, Charleston Waterkeeper, American Heart Association, Warrior Sailing
Timeline
Senior Account Executive, International Sales & Marketing
CMP Worldwide Media Networks
01.1997 - 01.2000
Executive Assistant to the CEO & Strategic Partnerships
Garden & Gun Magazine
2013 - 2025
Hospitality & Maritime Leadership
USCG Licensed Charter Captain & Certified Sailing Instructor
2008 - 2013
Director of Buyer Services
New South Business Ventures, LLC
2005 - 2008
Legal Assistant
Best & Best PLLC
2003 - 2005
Advertising Sales Executive, Custom Publishing
Asheville Citizen-Times
2001 - 2003
Bachelor of Science - Psychology & Marketing
Appalachian State University
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