1. Karen Renée Robb
Mt. Juliet, Tennessee 37122 • e-mail: karenrenee@comcast.net • phone: 615.812.1741(c) / 615.453.9122(h)
PROFILE
• 20-year career in product development, marketing, project management, and cross-functional team management in
high tech, music, and musical instrument related companies
• Entrepreneurial spirit – thrive in organizations that are on the cutting edge of possibility
• Lead, inspire, motivate and counsel team members to achieve desirable results
• Dedicated to developing and providing services that promote creativity, personal growth, connection and a sense of
well being
• Responsible, organized, with a drive to accomplish challenging projects in a clear and objective way
• Communicate and connect with others in an empathic and caring manner
• Event planner & host, workshop & circle facilitator, social media marketer, creativity consultant & sound clinician
• Accomplished artist – musician, painter, writer, photographer & poet, celebrate and encourage the use of creative arts
to live a wholistic, full life.
ENTREPRENEURIAL ENDEAVORS
The Music City Alliance For Sound & Music Healing • Nashville, Tennessee • December 2012-present
Founder and Host – Serving to connect and inspire a community of people dedicated to advocating for, participating in
and spreading the "good news" about sound & music healing. In a city rich in music and healthcare innovations it is time
to raise the awareness of the power for sound & music to heal and transform people at depth. From birth to death, sound
vibration can promote well-being, health & happiness and assist in the process of dying. As an advocate, event creator &
promoter, I intend to make this an organization that serves the greater Music City community. In August 2013, honored
as a featured presenter for “The Healing Power of Music,” an Alive Hospice community event.
Frame Drum Wisdom • Nashville, Tennessee • February 2013-present
Founder, Sound Clinician and Workshop Facilitator – Develop and promote a new method for employing vocal sound
vibration, music & drumming for the empowerment of the voice, general well being and deep relaxation. Organize, market
& facilitate workshops to share and teach the techniques. Perform frame drum singing at local and out of state events,
provide private sound vibration sessions, and seek to develop relationships with organizations that can incorporate this
method in their service oriented and innovative programs.
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
New Product Development & Product Launch Management • Proven leader in developing and implementing
processes & procedures for new product development and communication of product information. Served in multiple roles
throughout career assisting in product definition and creation, product data management, marketing, project management,
prioritization, research, packaging, sales tools, communication, and general product launch tactics for hardware and
software products. At Griffin Technology, served as corporate communications liaison for the launch of over 2,000
products in 5 years.
Corporate Marketing Management • Managed Corporate Marketing Administration team comprised of creative services,
traffic management, events & trade shows, website, point of sale, media buyer/planner, and consumer research. At
Gibson Guitar, led a team of 13 professionals, providing recruitment, training and guidance in a very high-pressure
environment. Coordinated with all departments of corporate office and more than 13 divisions to identify and implement
corporate-wide marketing programs.
Project/Program Management • Coordinated & facilitated the resolution of challenging issues for day-to-day operations
and strategic-level initiatives for the companies served. As a bridge-builder, connected with all areas of company,
including the Leadership Team, Product & Project Management, Engineering, Sales, Customer Service, Production,
Purchasing, Accounting and Marketing to bring about on-time delivery of projects & products.
Human Resources Project Management • Researched, surveyed employees and received management approval to
utilize a new standardized employee evaluation form. Implemented & served as the administrator for WingSpan, an
employee appraisal management system. Served as LinkedIn Administrator for recruiting potential candidates. Assisted in
the management and coordination of employee special events, including an interactive holiday celebration held at the
Adventure Science Center for over 200 guests.

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Corporate Art Gallery Curator • The producer and curator of the first employee-based art gallery, Griffin’s
G-Gallery. An evolving art gallery that showcases artistic expressions of employees, designed to shine a light on talents
not widely known by others in the company. The gallery was established in 2010 & continues on in the Nashville
headquarters.
Advertising Planning, Budget & Execution • Managed multi-million dollar advertising budget. Executed media research
based on demographic needs of divisions and product lines. Coordinated appropriate media placements, including print,
outdoor, broadcast, radio and web. Effectively managed outside advertising & PR agency relationships.
Systems Implementation & Operation • Served in key roles throughout career facilitating, project managing,
implementing & utilizing aspects of new systems secured to manage growing operations. Recent systems include
FileMaker, JD Edwards, Oracle BI, SalesForce, Agile, WingSpan, & LinkedIn.
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Griffin Technology • Product Development & Marketing-Special Projects Sept. 2010 – Nov. 2012
• Product Line Manager-Product Management Apr. 2008 – Aug. 2010
• Marketing Product Launch Manager Feb. 2006 – Mar. 2008
Gibson Guitar Corporation • Director of Marketing Administration Feb. 2005 – Dec. 2005
• Marketing Projects Director Apr. 2003 – Jan. 2005
• Director of Marketing Services Apr. 2002 – Mar. 2003
• Media/Promotions Manager Feb. 2000 – Mar. 2002
Digidesign, a division of Avid • Worldwide Marketing Programs Manager Sept. 1998 – Dec. 1999
• Corporate Marketing Program Manager July 1996 – Aug. 1998
• Assistant Product Manager Mar. 1994 – June 1996
• New Products Coordinator-Manufacturing Nov. 1991 – Feb. 1994
Apple Computer, Inc. • New Product Operations Specialist Jan. 1989 – June 1991
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE & ORGANIZATIONS
Professional Vocalist • Over 25 years of experience in vocal performance.
Compassionate Nashville • Founding Member of movement to make Nashville an official Compassionate City through
Karen Armstrong’s “Charter for Compassion.” Initiated and co-facilitated a monthly Compassionate Coffeehouse at
various locations throughout Nashville. Led a “12-Steps to a Compassionate Life” book study group in Nashville.
Participated in the 2013 Compassion Games by creating & promoting a game called “I Am An Instrument of Compassion
& Peace” held in Centennial Park. September 23, 2013 a Forbes online article named Nashville #2 of “The 10 Most
Compassionate U.S. Cities”.
Alive Hospice • A trained volunteer for this highly praised non-profit hospice organization in 2013. Volunteer as a
musician providing soothing music for clients in transition and for their families.
EDUCATION & TRAINING
BA: Materials and Logistics Management • Michigan State University. Awarded vocal performance scholarship -
studied music and vocal training
Circle Facilitation • Trained as a Circle Facilitator through The Circle Center in Nashville, TN. Facilitate and support
women’s circles and co-ed gatherings on life-affirming topics.
The Twilight Brigade • Participated in a 20-hour intensive course on assisting people in transition at the end of life.
Course designed to give hospice volunteers a deeper insight into the needs of people at the end of life. Provided tools
and education on a variety of topics to prepare & encourage a new way of helping people in the process of dying.