What Coworkers Say

“Karen is a proven performer with a broad range of expertise across various marketing disciplines. She brings invaluable skills in demand generation, marketing communications, and social media. She is also a capable strategist, well skilled in developing comprehensive marketing plans from the ground up. Karen is bottom-line results oriented and would be an outstanding addition to any marketing organization in a variety of capacities.”
–Chris McLaughlin, CRO (Manager)

“Karen is a skilled integrated marketing leader who drives to results quickly. She maintains a keen eye on the strategy and has the ability to drive the business with crisp messaging and beautifully executed plans. She is the go-to for building clear plans and making them resonate with customers. You are getting the cream of the crop with Karen as a leader in your organization!” –Melanie Ford-Weir, Accenture (Peer)

“I'm impressed by her ability to deliver exceptional marketing direction and content that drove significant impact. Her strategic acumen and creativity not only elevated our campaigns but also played a pivotal role in achieving tangible results. Karen's expertise as a vertical marketer is truly commendable, making her an invaluable asset to any team aiming for marketing excellence.”
– Ruth Fisk (Peer)

“After hiring Karen to head up marketing for KSS Retail, I had the opportunity to see her quickly make a positive impact on the business and would recommend her highly in a leadership role. She is one of those rare individuals who can both build a solid strategic marketing plan based on customer data and market intelligence, and then see it through all the way to flawless creative execution across multiple media.

Karen is a builder and an innovator – she came into KSS and almost from scratch helped elevate the brand across collateral, events, demand generation campaigns, analyst relations, PR, and social media – all with a focus on driving revenue. She’s also a strong team player and has shown dedication to working with field sales to help them succeed. I would welcome the chance to work with her again.”
–Andy Kalamaras, Head of Sales (Manager)

“Her work with the industry analysts at IDC, Gartner, Forrester, Celent, etc led to more awareness about the company. She is skilled at navigating public relations, serving as a spokesperson for the company and crafting messaging for press releases and awards. A true dynamo!”
–Roberta Patterson, AR manager