I regularly present high profile sports events for Irish sport so I know what a well managed event looks like, in Karen's hands i know what to expect and I've never been disappointed. A class act.
Marty Morrissey
I worked with Karen as part of my MBA group and also have attended events she has organised. I’ve no doubt that Kick-Off Event Management will be a huge success
Karen Carney
At the GPA, we pride ourselves on providing world class services for our members and that includes our events. I have worked with Karen for a number of years and her care for events she manages exceeded my expectations. Her knowledge of what makes a great event, her attention to detail and her connections across multiple industries always ensures that her recommendations are well matched to our event needs. Karen facilitates connections and continues to foster them far beyond an initial event. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Kick-Off Event Management to anyone looking to hold and event and we will continue to work with Karen for future events.
Tom Parsons
Karen worked with Longford International College on our inaugural graduation in 2022. The venue she sourced, Croke Park, was an ideal setting for a graduation for our class of athletes and sports stars. The event was flawless from start to finish and her attention to detail was fantastic. We would definitely work with Karen again in the future.
Longford International College
One of the things we learnt from the 1995 team was ‘don’t leave it too late to catch up’. 2011 was such a special year for Dublin so we wanted to make the reunion a memorable night for everyone. Karen helped us structure how the event would run, she put us in contact with the companies that were interested in supporting the event and managed the guest list. It was an incredible night, we raised a lot of money for two wonderful charities. Karen worked closely with us to make this event a success. We will definitely be working with Karen for our next event.
Eamon Fennell
My experience has been excellent in terms of communication, organisation and attention to detail- which you would expect from an event manager. What went beyond my expectations when working with Karen was the creative input and relationship management. Having someone who can leave a working relationship in a better place than it started, even when working through a demanding and stressful event, is worth it's weight in gold. I have seen Karen in action in events in both Ireland and abroad and would highly recommend. 5 Star Service.
Paul Flynn
Having successfully completed my MBA studies with Karen Thorpe in my cohort, I can confidently say that she was an exceptional MBA student, team member and now a lifetime friend. Displaying the characteristics of someone who excels at every task given to her. She often led the group from the start and laid the key foundation our teamwork. She demonstrated a deep understanding of business concepts and could apply all learnings effectively in various situations. She was a great team player who always went above and beyond to ensure our team's success. Karen's strong analytical skills and attention to detail were invaluable in identifying opportunities within business scenarios. She is destined to make a success of any personal and corporate business venture. I would back Karen to take on any corporate eventing business as she will give her heart and soul to the successful planning, implementation and post-event work.
