Karen Allen Resume Details

Education

Master of Public Administration (Public Administration)–Texas Southern University–May    1997

Bachelor of Arts in Sociology / Pre-Law (Government/Spanish)–The University of Texas at Austin (Dean’s List & Texas Honors Achievement Award)–December 1992 

Coursework in Graduate-Level Courses (Education) (Program Completed)–University of St. Thomas–May 2000

Summary of Qualifications

  • Exemplary teaching experience as a certified instructor
  • Educational Trainer & Motivational Speaker
  • Strong interpersonal and communication abilities
  • Demonstrated analytical & research background
  • Exceptional adaptability and team player qualities
  • Experienced in the Educational, Childcare, Customer Service, Sales, Training, Food Service, Retail and Merchandising arenas

Professional Experience

Youth Services / Education 

  • Oversaw instructional program and monitored curriculum implementation 
  • Assisted in the development of staff development programs 
  • Modeled teaching techniques for teachers in the classroom and evaluated implementation 
  • Successfully raised the achievement levels of low performing youth one or more grade levels in a six-month period 
  • Created a classroom management system that has been sought for duplication due to its extreme effectiveness 
  • Implemented individualized training programs for schools, youth groups and community organizations 
  • Spoke at numerous youth programs and assemblies 
  • Successfully oversaw the daily operations of an early childhood program
  • Implemented an educational program designed to nurture the growth and development of children based on best practices in early childhood development
  • Formulated curriculum for and provided age appropriate instruction to children in an afterschool educational setting

Communications

  • Performed extensive motivational and training seminars with concentrations in business formation/operation, education, organizational productivity, personal and leadership development, relationships (in the workplace, community and the home) and subject matter pertaining to the enhancement of the lives of youth
  • Made oral and written presentations to instructors, managers and conference attendees
  • Operated various software applications    

Business Development / Administration

  • Oversaw the formulation of business plans, proposals, budgetary policies and marketing analysis 
  • Studied statistical analysis, management information systems, marketing, as well as a broad spectrum of administrative techniques 
  • Devised creative solutions aimed at effectively assisting and managing 500+conferees 
  • Systematized registration procedures for conference attendees 
  • Developed and monitored maintenance budgets and payment schedules for 170-200 clients 
  • Managed accounts using established reconciliation procedures 

Research /Analytical Skills 

  • Researched data from a myriad of sources and fields of study 
  • Prepared research findings for presentation audiences and conference
  • Evaluated and effectively coordinated complex policy implementation