After working for seven years in public relations as an account manager, Karen Bristow established Kardan Consulting in 2000, with the aim of delivering a complete public relations service to clients, but without all the expensive overheads.

Over the past 15 years, Kardan has worked with a range of emerging and established companies to enhance their profile and build a reputation which helps direct and support their changing business needs.

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Karen Bristow

Karen's extensive experience includes the development of comprehensive public relations plans and the management of media surrounding events and product launches for both new and established brands.

This includes specialist expertise in the management of public relations strategies for a range of leading companies within the mortgage industry and the financial services sector. (See Clients section)

Prior to establishing Kardan, Karen worked on public relations and marketing campaigns
for the following clients:

• Braun (including sponsorship of swimmer Michael Klim)
• Chifley Plaza
• General Electric
• Peter Alexander Sleepwear
• Grease the Arena Spectacular - SEL/Gordon Frost Organisation
• The Wiggles - 'Wake Up Jeff' video
• Peoples Choice Awards
• The Secret Garden Musical - Gordon Frost Organisation
• The Hooley Dooleys - Ready, Set Go! video
• Australian Women's Weekly (ACP)
• Australian Women's Weekly Craft Fairs (ACP)
• Good Medicine Magazine launch (ACP)
• Burke's Backyard Magazine launch (ACP)
• Sydney City Council - Xmas Tree lighting
• Sydney City Council Organ Concerts
• Tall Ships
• Goodman's Auctions

In addition to her public relations experience, Karen also holds a Bachelor of Education degree in
Physical Education and Health from Canberra University.

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