Karyn Gilbert Email & Phone Number

Portland, Me, Us

Boston, Massachusetts, Us

I collaborated closely with MTVA's board and supporting orgs to conceptualize and execute content and events, including podcasts, conferences, webinars, and articles, positioning MovingToValue.org as a thought leader and resource in healthcare quality and cost reduction.

Clients included (abridged list): Moving to Value Alliance, The Center for Responsible Seafood, Validation Institute/World Congress, Tarsus Group, 365 Media LLC, Grignard Pure, Michigan DHHS, Corporate Event News, HIMSS Media, The Dark Report, ICD Events, Clarion Events, Vinyl Siding Institute.

Orchestrated the planning, organization, marketing, and execution of the 2023 Shrimp Summit (Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam + virtual stream and attendee hub), a global sustainable seafood event that convened key industry stakeholders, experts, and leaders to explore critical challenges and opportunities within the global shrimp sector.

Portsmouth, New Hampshire, Us

Portland, Maine, Us

- Spearheaded strategic campaigns and directed brand development efforts for diverse B2B events within the commercial marine and foodservice/grocery sectors.- Formulated impactful campaign strategies, optimized audience development, and ensured execution, resulting in events of varying scales attended by thousands.- Led high-volume buyer and relationship-based programs that facilitated cross-industry engagement and collaboration.- Collaborated with multiple internal teams and external vendors to develop attendee experiences from initial web interaction to registration and through to onsite, identify new market segments, institute prestigious awards programs, and increase attendee and exhibitor acquisition and retention.- Led marketing and content team in curating conference program content, optimizing event value, and driving campaign development and execution.- Operational planning and execution for both in-person and virtual special eventsPortfolio included the WorkBoat brand of products (WorkBoat Magazine, International WorkBoat Show, WorkBoat Maintenance & Repair Conference & Expo, WorkBoat Executive Leadership Program, WorkBoat Regional Summits), Pacific Marine Expo, National Fisherman Magazine, International Floriculture Expo, Kosherfest, KosherToday, Tri-State Food Expo, All Things Organic Conference & Expo, New England Food Show, Expo Comida Latina, All Asia Food, International Boston Seafood Show - now Seafood Processing America. Notable special projects include Wear Organic (fashion event), The Corner Store (mock retail store), Kosherfest New Product Competition, Seafood Prix d'Elite, fashion shows, culinary competitions, job fairs, and new product programs. Five-year lead of DC's annual giving campaigns with Maine Children's Cancer Program, Salvation Army, Ronald McDonald House, and Animal Refuge League.

Scarborough, Maine, Us

Scarborough, Maine, Us

- Executed marketing and recruitment initiatives for Hannaford's Corporate Retail Management Trainee (RMT), Pharmacy Recruiting, and Corporate Intern programs.- Created partnerships with colleges and universities, revitalizing the program and materials to generate prospects - Orchestrated small and large-scale recruiting and interviewing events, successfully onboarding up to 35 RMTs annually.- Led development, planning, and execution of impactful corporate engagements for Hannaford's Corporate Connections Committee, leveraging corporate events to foster a vibrant workplace culture and community.

Portland, Maine, Us