Carolyn Walker

Carolyn Walker has a diverse work experience spanning several industries. Carolyn is currently the CEO and Managing Partner of Response Marketing since 2004. Previously, they served as a Board Member and Director of Marketing (Volunteer) at Newtown Kindness from 2013 to 2015. Carolyn also worked as an Adjunct Instructor at Salve Regina University from 2009 to 2011, teaching marketing courses. Earlier in their career, they held the position of EVP of Marketing at Sandella's from 1999 to 2005, where they developed brand-building strategies and oversaw marketing, advertising, PR, and merchandising. Prior to that, Carolyn worked as a Marketing Manager at Darden Restaurants from 1993 to 1999, managing national marketing strategies for the Red Lobster chain. Carolyn began their career as an Account Executive at Saatchi & Saatchi Advertising, where they managed various accounts, including McNeil Pharmaceutical and Johnson & Johnson/Merck. Carolyn also gained internship experience at Frito-Lay/Smartfood, Kraft General Foods with BirdsEye, and SAMI/Burke with the BASES Group.

Carolyn Walker earned a Bachelor of Science (Magna Cum Laude) degree in Business Administration from Northeastern University, where they studied from 1986 to 1991. Carolyn also attended Notre Dame CHS at some point, but the specific years and degree information are not provided. In 2012, they obtained a Marketing at Retail Certification (MaRC) from POPAI.