Lifestyle Director Retired

Karen Dimitro

Scottsdale, Arizona, United States ************@*****.*** 480-***-**** in/karendimitro SUMMARY

WHAT I DO: I plan and promote an active lifestyle and entertainment, by booking and executing trips, concerts, adventures, fine dining, educational classes. I help people find and achieve lifestyle activities within their budget and physical limitations by providing them with attentive, detailed, simplified, and caring service. EXPERIENCE

Brand Activator

HSP October 2022 - March 2025, San Francisco

• Spearheaded in-store beverage tasting events at grocery chains, resulting in an increase in product sales and expanded brand visibility Lifestyle Director

Ironoaks at Sun Lakes/ Blue Star Resort & Golf Sep 2016 - May 2022

• Lifestyle Director for an Active Lifestyle Retirement Community at Sun Lakes

• Develop programming enriching the lives of 8,000+ active adults.

• Liaison with wine companies to promote wine dinners and education Sporting events.

• Guest lecturers providing life enhancing content.

• Special event parties for holidays – Veterans, Mother’s and Father’s Day, New Year’s Eve. Booking of concerts (plan and promote 37 per year grossing more than 1.5 M in revenues) and theatrical performances utilizing 2 restaurants and 6 meeting venues.

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• Creative management of space to encourage revenue opportunities.

• Liaison with two committees, Activities Advisory and Coffee Talk with Karen to ensure programs meet resident expectations.

• Achieving a 5 out of 5 rating..

Coordinated a diverse range of 30 annual community events, enhancing resident engagement and participation by 25%, while fostering partnerships with local businesses and vendors to secure sponsorships and resources.

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Director of Catering Convention services

Embassy Suites Biltmore/ Culinaire Jul 2011 - Sep 2016 (5 years 3 months), Phoenix, Arizona Orchestrated over 300 successful events annually, including high-profile corporate gatherings and weddings, improving client retention rates by 25% through exceptional service delivery and strategic vendor partnerships.

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Catering Sales Director

Macayo's Restaurants/ Victoria's Catering Jan 2010 - May 2011 (1 year 5 months), Arizona Negotiated over $1.5M in annual catering contracts, driving a 25% revenue increase, by forging strategic partnerships with key corporate clients and tailoring services to meet diverse event needs.

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Social Events Director

The Wrigley Mansion January 2000 - January 2011, Phoenix, Arizona

• Sold, organized, executed weddings and social events 6,million per year EDUCATION

Associates, Business

Paradise Valley Community College • 1983 - 1986

General

Arcadia High School • 1970 - 1972

Business

Arizona State University • 1985 - 1987

CERTIFICATIONS

Prevention of Harassment in the workplace

2023

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CPR

CPR SEDONA • 2023

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