Karen Vanderford

Karen Vanderford is an experienced operations manager currently at Information Management Network, with a background in event marketing and promotions. Previously, Karen held roles at Curtis Marketing Group as a Senior Event Marketing Sales Specialist and Event Marketing Sales Coordinator, excelling in securing sponsors, managing budgets, and expanding the client base. Experience at the Carolina Hurricanes included overseeing experiential marketing and managing staff during events. Additional internships at Curtis Media Group, UNC Athletic Communications, and Learfield enriched skills in public relations, event coordination, and digital marketing. Karen earned a degree in Media and Journalism with a focus on Public Relations from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.