1. KAREN BEGLEY
New York, NY
C: 646.425.1683 ▪ Karen.Begley@gmail.com
KB & Associates
UBIKWIST Magazine | A|N Interior - New York, NY 2016 – Present
Business Development, Consultant
 Working with founders/publishers on developing and implementing ad sales strategies across all platforms.
 Generating revenue, create products, events and special sections, responsible for forecasting, marketing, public
relations and assist in staffing. Presenting and selling ads for two different industry applauded publications to the
fashion, automotive, spirit, beauty and design industry, both agency and client side, digital and print.
FINANCIAL TIMES - New York, NY 2012 – 2015
Client Relationship Manager, Americas
 Licensed FT digital content to corporate customers including: Chevron, Hess, WSJ, top 50 international law firms,
Microsoft, Johnson and Johnson.
 Managed 140 accounts on behalf of the FT, totaling 2.4m in revenue.
 Successfully exceeded 116% renewal rate (maintained a 104% rate) by researching and identifying high risk
accounts, upselling, negotiating and finding new business within existing client base.
 Generated 350k in new business annually.
 Oversaw account management, product consultants, engagement, marketing, customer service and the entire roll
out process and developed plans of action to increase content consumption therefore generating more revenue for
the FT.
FINANCIAL TIMES - New York, NY 2008 - 2012
Manager of Corporate Circulation, Hotel, Airline and Sponsorship Program
 Created and launched first sponsorship program for US edition of the FT including all marketing materials, website
design and social media resulting in adoption of business model and design by other FT regions.
 Sold sponsorships for high-profile events attended by world leaders including G8, G20, the Olympics, IMF
(International Monetary Fund), Sibos, and Berkshire Hathaway’s annual meeting.
 Developed numerous new relationships with brands including The Red Cross, Unicef, IRC, Moet Hennessy, BMW,
Standard & Poors, Zurich Insurance, Siemens, Bank of New York Mellon and Bank of America.
SURFACE MAGAZINE - New York, NY 2007 - 2008
Director of Interiors
 Generated over $800K in advertising business by selling significant national accounts including ABC Carpet,
Benjamin Moore, Boffi, B&B, Cassina, Ceramic Tiles of Italy, Design Within Reach, Dornbracht, Dyson, ELICA,
Emeco, Hansgrohe, Henrybuilt, Kohler, Poggenphl, Lutron, SICIS Tile, Steuben Glass, TOTO and USM.
 Developed new revenue streams managing unique design events, such as building concept homes with
sponsorship money. These homes were used to promote advertisers, strengthen current advertiser relationships,
inspire new readers by launching events for new artists, creative people and industry leaders. Managed the building
of a museum quality gallery and creating exhibits and competitions to generate revenue.
THE ARCHITECT’S NEWSPAPER - New York, NY 2005 - 2007
Director of Sales and Marketing
 Increased sales from $6K per issue to $35K - $50K per issue in first three months with paper. Produced revenue
and tripled ad pages by creating themed issues, special sections, designing detailed programs for clients and
establishing a presence in the design community by sponsoring tradeshows, lectures and creating roundtable
discussions which benefited both readers and advertisers.
 Generated $500K in revenue in second year and $1M in third year of job, increasing sales by 200% and bringing in
Autodesk, Audi, Erco Lighting, Vector Works, Mechoshade, Selux Lighting, FSB USA, Oldcastle Glass, Pella and
Marvin Windows.
 Organized many events including an event during Architecture Week for 300 people, along with Openhouse New
York, The New York Times, New York Waterways and Target. Raised money needed at an event at 7 World Trade
Center which was attended by 2000 people and involved Homeland Security. These events generated attention
and excitement for advertising prospects, current advertisers, subscribers and prospective subscribers.

2. I.D. MAGAZINE (INTERNATIONAL DESIGN) - New York, NY 1999 - 2004
Advertising Sales and Executive, F&W Publications
 Ranked as top salesperson of 70. Company owned magazines, selling 90% of the advertising business generated.
 Brought in Absolut, Bombay, BMW, Camper Shoes, Kenneth Cole, Ikea, Target, Prada, Tumi Luggage, FIT,
Samsung, SVA, Sharp, Sony, Toyota, Hewitt Packard, Lexmark, Xerox, and Issey Miyake as new clients.
 Developed sales/marketing programs and special sections, including design contests and supplements to increase
sales opportunities. Oversaw all promotional pieces and coordinated design and PR efforts on everything that
reflected image of magazine.
 Managed all outside agencies and vendors such as printers and promotional companies used for events.
EDUCATION
Art Students League – New York, NY
Fine Arts 1995
Six Sigma Training 2014
NYIF Asset Management Certificate 2015
VOLUNTEER SERVICE
 International Rescue Committee – Business Development Chair Person, GenR Executive Committee Member.
 Samaritans of New York – Junior Board Member – Consult on increasing awareness and fundraising in
public/corporate sectors.
 Edwin Gould Foundation – Fundraising and Event Chair Person