Karen’s Professional Credentials:
Karen Knight:
Founder and President of Essential Concierge:
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California Polytechnic State University, B.A. Recreation Administration with emphasis in Leisure Studies: Masters level coursework in Business Administration |
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University of Northern Illinois, CTSM /Certification as a Trade Show Marketer |
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Vice President of Marketing and Sales: Quality Built |
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Director of Marketing: San Francisco Recreation and Park / San Francisco County Fair, Toll House Hotel: Internet Golf Association, Metro-Golf; CSA Travel Protection |
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Grand Opening Director of Sales: LEGOLAND California |
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Corporate Meeting Planner, 3Com Corporation |
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Owner: Blue Wolf Associates: Marketing /Tourism and Meeting Specialist |
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Founding Member and Board Director, Women in Timeshare |
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President’s Advisory Council, California Polytechnic State University |
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California Travel Industry Association (www.caltia.org) |
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Silicon Valley Business Travel Association (www.SVBTA.org) |
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Northern California Concierge Association (www.ncca.concierge.org) |
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National Employee Services and Recreation Association (NESRA.org) |
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Center for Exhibit Industry Research (www.CEIR.org) |
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International Special Events Society (www.ISES.org) |
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American Society of Association Executives (www.ASAE.org) |
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Meeting Professionals International (www.mpi.org) |
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