KAREN BRADDY LAMBERT
Innovation. Strategy. Leadership. Vision.
KAREN BRADDY LAMBERT
Relevant. Connected. Forward Thinking.
Over the years, I’ve had the chance to work with great companies. From setting strategic marketing goals, to customer experience strategies, I carefully review the needs of each client and tailor my work accordingly.
I started out in my field in 1996, and since then I’ve gathered the skills and expertise necessary to take you to the next level. Browse my Clients and Creative Solutions to get a better idea of the kind of work I’ve been involved with.
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Customers:
Manheim Auctions. C.A.R.S. BuyACar.com. AutoConnect.com. AutoTrader.com. Manheim Specialty.
Manheim Heavy Truck & Equipment. Manheim Mobile.
Access Marketing & Media Solutions. AccessBarbados.com. Ride4Research.
Roswell North Elementary Education Foundation. Sweet! Roswell. Michigan Metal Restoration.
Lambert Vintage Racing. kbl enterprises. Gull Lake Gateway Academy.
Kalamazoo Nature Center. Zac Braddy Model. LS2 Helmets US.
The Focused Mindfulness Center.
CLIENTS
Strategic Collaborations
Since 1996, I’ve worked with various companies' leadership teams across a variety of industries. With their brand image and audience in mind, I collaborate with each of them to understand and deliver exactly what they need.
“Karen Braddy is recognized and celebrated for helping forge new paths, inspiring passion, conviction and confidence in others and modeling collaborative and innovative leadership.”
Boating Industry Magazine
SWEET! ROSWELL
Concept, Design
Innovation
Established Brand
New Build
“This irresistible boutique dessert and coffee shop with an outdoor fire pit is just a stroll from Canton Street restaurants. Karen Braddy opened Sweet! in October “as a friendly gathering place to promote happiness.” Schakolad Chocolate Factory ganache and Savannah Candy Kitchen divinity accompany vintage candies from 20th-century dime stores. Ice cream is made by Greenwood’s of Atlanta. Dime candies give children a chance to break open their piggy banks. The whole family will enjoy a stop at this Roswell treat.”
Di Chapman, CBS News Atlanta
MANHEIM SPECIALTY
Concept, Vision
Collaboration, Development
Matrix Organization
Establish Brand
“In her role at Manheim, Karen Braddy is responsible for overseeing the company’s 24 Specialty operating locations around the country. She joined the auction industry in 1990 as a vehicle registration clerk and learned every aspect of the business, which led to her successful career at Manheim. Since launching the Specialty and Heavy Truck & Equipment initiatives in 2005, Braddy has grown Manheim’s Specialty divisions into multimillion-dollar businesses.”
Mike Broe, Chief Operating Officer
Manheim Auctions
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CREATIVE SOLUTIONS
My diverse experience has allowed me to develop an extensive array of services. Browse the services listed below to learn more about my specialties, and get in touch with any questions.
“Karen Braddy is an enthusiastic leader with excellent vision and strong motivational and organizational and skills. In particular, I have been extremely impressed with Karen’s work on the Roswell North Elementary Foundation. Through Karen’s leadership, the Foundation has achieved unprecedented fundraising success and widespread support from the community.”
Rich Dippolito, Roswell City Councilmember
LEADERSHIP. DEVELOPMENT
Mentorship, Succession Planning
Leadership and Development makes a difference in every business. Motivated and dedicated employees equal solid business strategy. My skills and industry expertise will help you identify talent and support their growth.
“Karen is one of the most dedicated professionals I have worked with and is always willing to go the extra mile to help you when needed. Her expertise and leadership helped transform the visitor experience at the Kalamazoo Nature Center. Karen's contributions were incredibly valuable to our organization as a whole. One notable memory I have of Karen is from a project we worked on together. I noticed Karen's exceptional interpersonal skills and her natural ability to maximize a person's potential. It's without a doubt her skillset made a huge impact on our project's success. I can confidently say Karen is one of the best in her field and any organization would prosper from her leadership.”
Donovan Tesin, Marketing, Kalamazoo Nature Center
DIGITAL MARKETING
Engage, Collaborate & Influence
Take advantage of collaborative Digital Marketing to help your business reach new heights. With extensive technical expertise and a knack for clear and creative ideas, I turn your goals into measurable results.
“Words cannot begin to express how fortunate I am to work for Karen Braddy. A valued client of MLT Creative, she motivates and empowers her team, and our agency, to get the job done while treating everyone with respect and the utmost professional courtesy. I am convinced no one knows more about her industry, is more passionate or possesses the vision necessary to lead Manheim Specialty (digital marketing) to the success they have experienced in such a short amount of time. I would recommend Karen to anyone –except another agency.”
Patrick Maness, Marketing Leader | Bridging the Gap Between Brand and Revenue
STRATEGY. INNOVATION
Establish Brand, Organization & New Business Development
Whatever your goal is, I can help you get there. Through years of experience, I’ve learned the importance of innovation and investing in sound traditional, digital, mixed media and content marketing strategies, and I try to guide all of my clients through this crucial process.
“I’ve worked with Karen since 2004 and am consistently impressed with the level of business acumen she possesses in every aspect. She has shown amazing vision in developing a team and division from start-up through day to day phases. She is open to new ideas and is always seeking to serve our customers (internal & external) in the best way possible. In each of her professional appointments of duty, each division has seen record-breaking growth under her direction.”
Kim Miskotten, Senior Sales Engineer, Manheim Auctions
VISION
New Business Development , Scalability
Vision is more critical than ever today. The flexibility to pivot to meet the growing needs of virtual customers and employees, as well as online e-commerce customers, is more important now than ever. My skills and industry expertise will help you pivot your organization in order to take advantage of the changing needs of your business.
“Karen Braddy was the driving force behind Manheim Specialty’s 24 Specialty operating locations around the country. She has been in the auction industry for more than 20 years and helped launch the Specialty and Heavy Truck & Equipment initiatives in 2005. Under her leadership, Manheim’s Specialty divisions have grown into multimillion-dollar business helping customers buy and sell Specialty units across the globe.”
Automotive Blog
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VLogs & Fun Analytics
CONTACT
Giving back to the community I live in is very important to me. My volunteerism goes back to growing up in Worthington, Ohio and hosting animal ambassador programs at my local nature center, Highbanks. Over the years I've always found a way to utilize my experience to benefit My community. I dedicate my time and resources to schools, foundations, new charity events to benefit my mentors, homeless kids in Atlanta, and my local nature center in Michigan, the Kalamazoo Nature Center - which I ultimately worked for to transition their animal care program.
“Karen Lambert has been a great asset to our school...as a mentor, substitute teacher, and a scholarship donor. She has made herself indispensable to our program due to her high energy, enthusiasm, and dedication to making a deliberate difference in the lives of students.”
Lynnette Walker, Principal/Director of Gull Lake Gateway Academy
“Karen’s personality lends itself to creating a warm environment for parents, students and colleagues. She is highly respected by her peers, widely known for her genuine care for others and has a positive outlook on any situation. Her energetic and high-spirited personality is nicely accompanied by her ability to instantly warm the hearts of the people around her.”
Kindra Smith, Principal Roswell North Elementary
Richland, Michigan