As a journalist who's worked in markets across the country, the diversity of stories Karen Carlson has seen can't fit into this small box! Her other works, including book and freelance writing, and other business projects in this related field make certain she's never bored. What little time she has left is spent volunteering as an emcee for events that range from the Regional Emmys to the Los Angeles Commission on Assaults on Women.

Karen has been to more than 20 countries and nearly every state in the Union, but her favorite place of all is New Orleans, Louisiana. Her closest friends reside there and the vibrance of the city is in her blood.

PET BIRD ENTERTAINMENT, LLC (2006-Present)

Executive Director (Los Angeles/New Orleans)

Executive Director of entertainment company focusing on high-quality television programming. Executive Producer and Host of television show Forever New Orleans TV, a travel show focusing on tourism and the evolution of the hurricane zone post-Katrina. Managed a staff of up to 60 freelance employees, learned effective sales and marketing skills, in addition to major technical processes, including the operation and handling of the Sony XDCAM HD, Final Cut Pro 6 Editing system, DVD Studio Pro, among others.

Also, creator of the FaceCard DVD, a business card sized and shaped DVD that is changing the way networking is done."

KABC-TV (2003-2006)

Weekend Morning Anchor and Reporter

Anchored a total of 6 1/2 hours of news on Saturday and Sunday mornings and reported during the week. Fill-in anchor for all shows, including Monday-Friday nightside shows. Major stories include Hurricane Katrina and Ronald Reagan's passing, as well as Oscar coverage.

WWL-TV, New Orleans (2001-2003)

Weekend Anchor and Reporter

Top-rated weekend evening newscast anchor and lead story nightside reporter for Award Winning television station. Major stories ranged from tropical storm coverage and political corruption to the revelry of Mardi Gras. Won regional Emmy Award and was named a "Person To Watch" by New Orleans Magazine.

WREG-TV, Memphis, TN (1998-2001)

Weekend Anchor and Reporter

Anchor of top-rated weekend evening newscasts and nightside reporter. Main fill-in anchor for Monday-Friday nightside newscasts.

KOMO-TV, Seattle, WA (1997-1998)

Morning Business Reporter & Writer

Created "News 4 Your Money" segment on morning news show. Produced, wrote and anchored three daily segments on financial trends, personal finance and stock market numbers. Also a daily writer for newscasts.

ADDITIONAL SKILLS

• Producing Online Website Content
• Emcee
• University Guest Speaker, including UCLA Extension and the University of La Verne
• Emmy Presenter at Regional Emmy Awards, Southcoast Region
• Japanese language experience
• Travel to over 20 countries
• Freelance Writer