Carmen Cardenas

About Carmen Cardenas

My work has always lived at the intersection of people, experience, and intention.I’ve always been drawn to the details that make someone feel seen. The small things that don’t feel small when they’re done right.That perspective has shaped how I approach everything I do, from building community and leading operations to producing experiences that bring people together in meaningful ways.I’ve spent the past few years working across creator communities, brand experiences, and fast-moving environments where connection isn’t just a nice-to-have, it’s the point.Over time, I found myself naturally stepping into the space between intention and execution. That’s what led me to build Medio.A gifting, sourcing, and curation studio helping individuals and brands create thoughtful, elevated experiences, from personal moments to client and corporate gifting.I sit in the middle (\"medio\") between the giver and the receiver, translating intention into something tangible.

Experience

1. Founder & Director

   Medio

   Jan 2025 — Present

   Medio is a personalized gifting, sourcing, and curation studio focused on intentional gifting for everyday moments and meaningful milestones.Partnering with individuals and brands to create thoughtful, elevated experiences through tailored sourcing, creative direction, and end-to-end execution, sitting in the middle between the giver and the receiver to translate intention into something tangible.

Education

• St.Edward's University

  Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Bachelor of Arts in Psychology; Minor in Communication

  2012 — 2016

Skills

• Event Planning
• Powerpoint
• Public Speaking
• Research
• Social Media
• Customer Service
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Office
• Leadership
• Social Networking
• Early Childhood Development
• Management
• Community Outreach
• Teaching
• Teamwork
• Microsoft Word
• Organization Skills
• Time Management
• Spanish
• Fundraising