Hello, my name is

Karin Edwards

M.A., M.P.A., CFRE, SHRM-CP

  • karin.edwards137@gmail.com
  • (619) 743-5511
About me

Collaborative Leader • Strategic Communicator • Organizational Magician • Killer Storyteller • Community Advocate

Versatile Leader with Broad Skills and Certifications

I am a pleasantly persistent perfectionist with a passion for people. My superpower is connecting with people and leaving them feeling
delighted in our interactions and eagerly anticipating the next time we cross paths. I am a relationship builder who is able to foster
positive relationships between widely varied populations. I am ethical, invested, and enthusiastic. I thrive in a fast-paced working environment and love to
solve problems. 

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What I do

I specialize in relationship building, team management, and project leadership, expertly handling diverse business functions like marketing, HR, and customer service across various fast-paced environments.

Organizational Magician

I excel at seamlessly orchestrating complex operations and team dynamics.

Community Advocate

I passionately champion local initiatives and support community needs.

Strategic Communicator

I adeptly craft and convey messages to align with overarching goals.

Passions

Theater
100%
Education
95%
Creating Impactful Narratives
90%
Nurturing Interpersonal Relationships
100%

Experience

March 2023 - Present

Utah Shakespeare Festival – Cedar City, UT

Company Manager

● Human Resources, for 350 seasonal employees
● Handle travel, housing, transportation, contracting, negotiation, etc.
● Act as community liaison and develop strategic partnerships with donors and board members

November 2022 - PRESENT

City of St George – St George, UT

Arts Commission Board Member – President Elect

● Advocate for Arts Programs within Washington County, UT and the city of St George
● Distribute $250,000 in RAP tax money via grant annually
● liaise with Arts programs, community members, donors, etc.

March 2020 – PRESENT

Utah Tech University – St George, UT

Arts Programming Director and Coordinator

● Develop an annual budget, plan, curate, market, and present for the Celebrity Concert Series and OC Tanner Amphitheater. Manage social media, community, donor, and board relationships. Be the face and community liaison for the University and non-profit Celebrity Concert Series, write and administer grants and handle compliance and reporting.
● Manage ticketing administration for all events, including coordinating with UT box office and training on specific software
● Manage patron, board, and donor relationships. Research and write grants. Administrate and track funds.
● Handle contracting with artists, including all aspects of scheduling, travel, and personal needs.

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