Kara Rutkin

Kara Rutkin is a highly skilled public relations professional with a specialization in various industries including travel, hospitality, gaming, food & beverage, lifestyle, luxury, entertainment, retail, and sports betting.

Joining Kirvin Doak Communications, Nevada's largest PR agency, in 2012, Kara has excelled in developing a strong client portfolio and securing media coverage for notable companies like MGM Resorts International.

As a key member of the leadership teams, Kara played a crucial role in the openings of significant venues such as T-Mobile Arena, The Park in Las Vegas, MGM National Harbor in Maryland, and MGM Springfield in Massachusetts.

She also leads PR initiatives for projects by downtown Las Vegas casino developer Derek Stevens, including the D Las Vegas, Golden Gate Hotel & Casino, Downtown Las Vegas Events Center, and Circa Resort & Casino.

Kara's client list extends to include diverse entities like the City of Chicago, DSQUARED2, Chicken Soup for the Soul, The Shops at Crystals, Pursuit, Imagine Exhibitions, Southern Wine & Spirits, Opportunity Village, and Pashion Footwear.

Her impressive media coverage spans across renowned publications like Travel + Leisure, Wall Street Journal, USA Today, FOOD & WINE, Buzzfeed, CNBC, Forbes, Los Angeles Times, Boston Globe, CNN, People, Hollywood Reporter, and FOX News, among numerous others.

Kara's educational background includes studies in event planning, Italian, war & media at Lorenzo de'Medici, along with a B.A. in Public Relations and Advertising from Chapman University.

Throughout her career, Kara has held various roles ranging from Public Relations Intern to Account Director, showcasing her diverse skill set and experiences in the industry.