Karen has over 20 years of experience in the AEC industries. Her background includes work to lead the development and launch of internal and external communications strategies for worldwide corporations using traditional and social channels. She has used a wide range of skills to develop organizational strategies and undertake tactical implementation, including writing, designing, and editing. While Karen has proven success in developing and implementing successful mar/comm programs, she is also recognized for having exceptional aptitude and resourcefulness in problem-solving, developing sustainable relationships within organizations, building successful teams, supporting professional staff, and creating programs to communicate initiatives. As the sole communications professional for a large general contractor, she was responsible for spearheading the development and launch of programs to support a variety of other departments such as safety, human resources, and legal. Karen is also adept at managing significant budgets while exploring new ways to contribute to bottom-line savings without sacrificing quality. At Walden, she works closely with other team members to develop strategies for positioning the firm as an industry leader and growing market share.