Karen Randall

About Karen Randall

Strategic Event Professional | Government & Corporate Events | Visionary Leader I am an accomplished event professional with a strong foundation in orchestrating impactful experiences, now expanding my expertise within the government sector. Passionate about turning ideas into reality, I bring a blend of strategic vision and meticulous execution to every project. With a proven history of leadership, I thrive in building and empowering high-performing teams to exceed organizational objectives. My ability to seamlessly transition between big-picture strategy and intricate details ensures every event is executed with precision, innovation, and excellence. Whether leading large-scale initiatives or fine-tuning the smallest details, I am committed to delivering extraordinary results that leave lasting impressions. WHAT I’M KNOWN FOR:+Respecting and empowering my team members through positive reinforcement and thoughtful communication.+Maintaining a calm and collected attitude to lead others through stressful, fast-paced environments.+Building lasting relationships with vendors, clients, sponsors, and other stakeholders.+Not taking myself too seriously and bringing a sense of humor to my projects.+Asking questions and challenging the status quo. GOING THE EXTRA MILE:+Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) and Certified Government Meeting Professional (CGMP)+Graduate of the Event Management Certificate Program at George Washington University.+Active member of PCMA and SGMP

Experience

1. Director, Human Experience

   Aptive

   Feb 2025 — Present

Education

• Richmond University in Rome

  N/A

  2007 — 2007

• The George Washington University

  Event Management Certificate Program

  2012 — 2013

• University of California, Santa Barbara

  B.A. in Business Economics

  2005 — 2009

• Wine & Spirit Education Trust

  WSET Level 2 Award in Wines

  2011 — 2012