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Karina Olmos

Chicago,IL

Summary

Client-focused marketing and event professional with 5+ years of experience driving brand activations, managing community engagement initiatives, and supporting sales growth through strategic partnerships. Proven ability to collaborate cross-functionally, execute high-impact events, and manage budgets while enhancing customer experience and brand visibility. Strong background in coordinating charitable-style activations, stakeholder communication, and operational execution.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Experiential Account Manager

Flowers Communications Group
Chicago, Illinois
10.2024 - Current
  • Manage day-to-day client relationships, ensuring alignment between strategic objectives, campaign execution, and performance outcomes
  • Lead planning and execution of integrated marketing campaigns, including experiential activations, community events, and promotional initiatives
  • Collaborate with internal teams (creative, operations, media, and leadership) to deliver cohesive campaigns that support brand growth and client goals
  • Support sales and business development efforts by developing activation strategies that drive customer engagement and increase brand visibility
  • Oversee budgets, vendor coordination, and logistics for campaigns and events, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within scope
  • Develop client-facing materials including presentations, reports, and campaign recaps highlighting engagement metrics and ROI
  • Coordinate and manage on-site event execution, including staffing, training guidance, and quality control
  • Build and maintain relationships with community partners, local businesses, and stakeholders to support campaign success and outreach initiatives
  • Analyze campaign performance and provide strategic recommendations to optimize future initiatives

Community Engagement & Partnerships

  • Executed community-based activations and local partnerships to strengthen brand presence across multiple markets
  • Supported outreach initiatives through event coordination, stakeholder communication, and localized campaign efforts

Sales & Strategy Support

  • Partnered with clients and internal teams to align marketing initiatives with business development and sales goals
  • Contributed to campaign strategy by identifying opportunities to increase engagement, customer acquisition, and retention

Cross-Functional Collaboration

  • Acted as liaison between clients, internal departments, and external partners to ensure seamless execution
  • Coordinated across teams to improve workflows, communication, and overall campaign effectiveness

Account Manager

TCG Collective
Chicago, IL
01.2021 - 10.2024
  • Managed key accounts to support company goals and strategic plans.
  • Focused on client needs by working on budgets, and assessing ongoing needs.
  • Supervised teams of up to 40 in the delivery of high-quality events.
  • Oversee payroll.
  • Lead production events, including the Taste of Chicago, with 125K attendees.

Engagement Specialist

TCG Collective
Chicago, IL
01.2021 - 12.2021
  • Leveraged previous relationships and experience to connect the Latinx community with COVID-19 vaccines.
  • Coordinated town halls, briefings, and education sessions to boost awareness of best practices.
  • Oversaw vaccination events and aligned with unique resident needs.
  • Designed and tracked marketing collateral, including social media and promotions.
  • Increased vaccination rates in the most impacted Latinx communities.

Intern Coordinator

Tenths Congressional District Democrats
01.2019 - 12.2019

Program Coordinator

Catholic Charities
Crest Hill, IL
01.2017 - 12.2018
  • Supported immigration issues through advocacy and community services, connecting those in need with legal and financial resources.
  • Collaborated with local churches to provide training on immigration.
  • Facilitated education for leaders to support specialized immigration issues and campaigns.
  • Led the Catholic Charities committee to support clients in need of financial assistance.

Campaign Coordinator

Diocese of Joliet
Crest Hill, IL
01.2016 - 12.2017
  • Focused on human development and immigration rights campaigns by delivering education and community-managed aid to the underprivileged.
  • Built and implemented strategic plans, wrote grants, and initiated direct marketing campaigns.
  • Facilitated an awareness event that engaged 30 organizations and 1K+ attendees.
  • Fostered ongoing strategic partnerships between parishes and human development campaigns.

Hispanic Ministry Intern

Diocese of Joliet
01.2016 - 12.2016

Education

Master of Arts - Public Policy

Adler University
01.2019

Bachelor of Arts - Theology and Psychology

Lewis University
01.2017

Skills

  • Strategic planning and leadership
  • Team management and training
  • Relationship building
  • Customer service excellence
  • Payroll and budgeting
  • Client relationship management
  • Event production
  • Program and project management

Languages

Spanish
Native/ Bilingual

Timeline

Experiential Account Manager

Flowers Communications Group
10.2024 - Current

Account Manager

TCG Collective
01.2021 - 10.2024

Engagement Specialist

TCG Collective
01.2021 - 12.2021

Intern Coordinator

Tenths Congressional District Democrats
01.2019 - 12.2019

Program Coordinator

Catholic Charities
01.2017 - 12.2018

Campaign Coordinator

Diocese of Joliet
01.2016 - 12.2017

Hispanic Ministry Intern

Diocese of Joliet
01.2016 - 12.2016

Master of Arts - Public Policy

Adler University

Bachelor of Arts - Theology and Psychology

Lewis University
Karina Olmos