Karen Dernavich
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Bonnie Menoni
I have been "working" with Karen since 2008. I have seen her working on fundraisers, getting to pass legislation bills, and zoning permits. She is one of the most organized people I know, she sets clear goals and is fast to come up with a plan to get there. I have always told her she should run for office, because she gets things done. One of her gifts is effective communication, she is not afraid to call you out in a way that is constructive. She is quick to see your gifts and help you maximize your potential. I am always excited to work with Karen in whatever she does.
Ella Herlihy
Karen is a "get things done" kind of person. She can easily take charge of a project and efficiently bring it to completion. But unlike some leaders, she remains friendly, encouraging, and is able to delegate tasks to the appropriate people to make the project run more smoothly and quickly. I have worked with her in several capacaties over the last twelve years. I have served on a Board of Directors with her and watched her carefully and professionally handle a very sticky personell situation. Karen has a heart to help - and is willing to raise money and volunteer for a good cause. She lead a group of women through an effective goal-setting and planning retreat. I have seen her advocate for a neighborhood cause as well as a state-wide legal issue with confidence and finesse. I know her both personally and professionally, and her character and personality remain consistent across both. She is loyal and trustworthy and someone I enjoy working with.
Bonnie Menoni
I have been "working" with Karen since 2008. I have seen her working on fundraisers, getting to pass legislation bills, and zoning permits. She is one of the most organized people I know, she sets clear goals and is fast to come up with a plan to get there. I have always told her she should run for office, because she gets things done. One of her gifts is effective communication, she is not afraid to call you out in a way that is constructive. She is quick to see your gifts and help you maximize your potential. I am always excited to work with Karen in whatever she does.
Ella Herlihy
Karen is a "get things done" kind of person. She can easily take charge of a project and efficiently bring it to completion. But unlike some leaders, she remains friendly, encouraging, and is able to delegate tasks to the appropriate people to make the project run more smoothly and quickly. I have worked with her in several capacaties over the last twelve years. I have served on a Board of Directors with her and watched her carefully and professionally handle a very sticky personell situation. Karen has a heart to help - and is willing to raise money and volunteer for a good cause. She lead a group of women through an effective goal-setting and planning retreat. I have seen her advocate for a neighborhood cause as well as a state-wide legal issue with confidence and finesse. I know her both personally and professionally, and her character and personality remain consistent across both. She is loyal and trustworthy and someone I enjoy working with.
Bonnie Menoni
I have been "working" with Karen since 2008. I have seen her working on fundraisers, getting to pass legislation bills, and zoning permits. She is one of the most organized people I know, she sets clear goals and is fast to come up with a plan to get there. I have always told her she should run for office, because she gets things done. One of her gifts is effective communication, she is not afraid to call you out in a way that is constructive. She is quick to see your gifts and help you maximize your potential. I am always excited to work with Karen in whatever she does.
Ella Herlihy
Karen is a "get things done" kind of person. She can easily take charge of a project and efficiently bring it to completion. But unlike some leaders, she remains friendly, encouraging, and is able to delegate tasks to the appropriate people to make the project run more smoothly and quickly. I have worked with her in several capacaties over the last twelve years. I have served on a Board of Directors with her and watched her carefully and professionally handle a very sticky personell situation. Karen has a heart to help - and is willing to raise money and volunteer for a good cause. She lead a group of women through an effective goal-setting and planning retreat. I have seen her advocate for a neighborhood cause as well as a state-wide legal issue with confidence and finesse. I know her both personally and professionally, and her character and personality remain consistent across both. She is loyal and trustworthy and someone I enjoy working with.
Bonnie Menoni
I have been "working" with Karen since 2008. I have seen her working on fundraisers, getting to pass legislation bills, and zoning permits. She is one of the most organized people I know, she sets clear goals and is fast to come up with a plan to get there. I have always told her she should run for office, because she gets things done. One of her gifts is effective communication, she is not afraid to call you out in a way that is constructive. She is quick to see your gifts and help you maximize your potential. I am always excited to work with Karen in whatever she does.
Ella Herlihy
Karen is a "get things done" kind of person. She can easily take charge of a project and efficiently bring it to completion. But unlike some leaders, she remains friendly, encouraging, and is able to delegate tasks to the appropriate people to make the project run more smoothly and quickly. I have worked with her in several capacaties over the last twelve years. I have served on a Board of Directors with her and watched her carefully and professionally handle a very sticky personell situation. Karen has a heart to help - and is willing to raise money and volunteer for a good cause. She lead a group of women through an effective goal-setting and planning retreat. I have seen her advocate for a neighborhood cause as well as a state-wide legal issue with confidence and finesse. I know her both personally and professionally, and her character and personality remain consistent across both. She is loyal and trustworthy and someone I enjoy working with.
Credentials
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Six Sigma Foundations
LinkedInJan, 2021- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Jabian Consulting
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United States
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Business Consulting and Services
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100 - 200 Employee
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Client Success Director
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Apr 2021 - Present
Client Success Director both selling and delivering client work. Specialize in Business Transformation and People Strategies. Lead the Chief of Staff Network for Jabian. Client Success Director both selling and delivering client work. Specialize in Business Transformation and People Strategies. Lead the Chief of Staff Network for Jabian.
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The Duet Project
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Atlanta, Georgia, United States
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Founder
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Nov 2020 - Present
The Duet Project |: Sustaining the Sweet Notes of Life. Our mission is to provide music therapy scholarships for children and adults with disabilities, by connecting donors with the families who are providing care. Through our partnerships with Intentional Legacy and Therabeat, Inc. The Duet Project creates an opportunity for anyone with a willing heart - especially those outside of the disability community - to provide valuable resources and support for these families. All donations are tax deductible and 100% goes to the scholarships! www.theduetproject.org Show less
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Fundraiser
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2010 - Present
As a servant leader, people connector, advocate, and assembler of teams,I have demonstrated the ability to deliver results as a fundraiser.Led fundraising effortsHeart Transplant Support “Hoe Down” -Assembled a team to create a “Hoe Down” fundraiser for a young dad who had a heart transplant-Secured volunteers to donate location, food, decoration, music, and dance instruction-Executed email campaign to solicit donations and sell tickets-Hosted event, which exceeded goalAutism Support fun run -Leveraged existing fun run concept to raise funds needed for a medical bed for child with autism-Leveraged “Be Rich” mentality to set a specific goal and motivated families to reach it.-Promoted and hosted event, which exceeded goalCancer Support direct ask -Developed and executed email campaign-Collected and distributed fundsAssisted in additional homeschool support group fundraising efforts: Blue Skies; Beacon of Hope; Haiti Orphanage Support; Atlanta Hospitality House Show less
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Civic Involvement
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2002 - Present
As a servant leader, advocate, problem solver, strategic communicator, and effective collaborator I have been able to create positive change for our communities. GA Legislature: Equal Access/“Dexter Mosley” bill 2017 -- Present -Advocate for Equal Access to extracurricular activities for homeschool students-Lobby legislators to gain their support for equal access bills-Communicate with & organize support across GA homeschooling communities to lobby the legislature-Collaborate with both the Senate and the House to push equal access bills forward-Helped to pass SB163- Tim Tebow bill in the Senate-Served on Senate Sub-Committee to understand the GHSA role in GA and impact on students-Currently working with House to pass Equal Access billBrookhaven Zoning 2011 -- Present-Committee Member to rewrite the Brookhaven Peachtree Overlay zoning code -Advocate for Smart Development in Brookhaven by writing letters to the editor, producing powerpoint presentations, attending and speaking at zoning meetings, assembling & organizing neighbors.-Collaborate & Assist neighbors with rezoning issues as they come upAshford Park Civic Association 2002 -- 2011 -Active involvement in community development-Coordinated volunteer service projects and organized neighborhood social events Show less
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Home Educator
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Aug 2002 - May 2023
As a home educator I have been able to use each of my competencies to craft a 15 year educational experience for our children that has created a love of learning while preparing them for college and ultimately to be successful members of the community. As a problem solver, I’ve learned to find, leverage, and develop solutions to meet the goals and objectives of our home education.-Identify the best curricula, given each child’s learning style, across each subject area -Identify and arrange corresponding field trips and activities to support learning objectives-Source education materials and manage budget-Plan and execute annual schooling calendar and teach children across all subjects-Problem solve alternative approaches when we hit learning gates-Teach co-op classes across a broad spectrum of ages and subjects-Identify and outsource tutors as needed-Teach SAT prep classes to high school students-Write annual progress reports-Develop high school transcripts and serve as highschool guidance counselor for college prep Show less
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DASCH -Dunwoody Area Support for Christian Homeschooling
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Greater Atlanta Area
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Homeschool Support Group Leader
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2006 - 2016
DASCH is a homeschool support group made up of ~65 families in the Dunwoody/Buckhead area. Gathered around the common bonds of homeschooling and their Christian faith, the community works together to provide opportunities for the children that one family might not be able to do on their own (ie co-op, field trips, park days, special events, service projects, etc). Additionally, the members share expertise, mentor, and serve one another. -Served as key lead on the Steering Committee for ten years. -Transformed initial social group of ten families into a thriving, wait listed community impacting over 65 families annually. -Brainstormed, established, implemented and communicated the vision, mission, and group expectations. -Assembled team & led effort to design, document, and set up organizational structure -Led effort to design and document corresponding processes -Identified and automated processes & administrative tasks -Led the design, layout and configuration of the DASCH website -Managed conflicts as they arose to maintain unity so the community could fulfill its functions. -Organized mentoring program, mom’s meetings, field trips, retreats, and events -Designed & implemented leadership succession plan and recruited and trained leadership -Launched two “sister” support groups in other areas of Atlanta Show less
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DASCH - Dunwoody Area Support for Christian Homeschooling
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Greater Atlanta Area
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Homeschool Co-op Leader
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2007 - 2014
DASCH Co-op is a subgroup of DASCH that meets at a local church to host classes for the homeschool students. Each gathering consists of student led worship, several class periods, and a recess period. Subjects range from core classes to extracurricular to life skills. -Transformed co-op from a “fixed class” offering to a suite of offerings by age and gender -Served as leader of Co-op for seven years -Designed, documented, communicated, and implemented co-op processes (family contract agreement, program structure & flow, annual class catalog production, class selection, and class registration and payment process) -Recruited parent teachers -Oversaw weekly gatherings, managed issues, communications, and liaison with host church -Recruited and trained replacement Show less
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Accenture
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Ireland
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Business Consulting and Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Program Manager & Client Delivery Teams Coach
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Sep 1999 - Sep 2002
Client: Accenture Project: Global Business Development Initiative; Develop the “Next Generation” thinking for leveraging Business Development resources within the firmProgram Manager -Managed day to day operations of initiative including execution and delivery, communications, quality assurance, resources, and budget-Provided process design expertise to guide the application & execution of the Firm’s best thinking-Provided consulting expertise on opportunity pursuit and delivery-Facilitated design sessions to define and document the “Next Generation” thinking-Coached and Mentored team members on their performance and overall career development-Managed relationships with key stakeholders globally-Facilitated delivery sessions globally to share the “Next Generation” thinking with stakeholders-Provided strategic council to program lead & Accenture Global Lead Partners Client: Accenture Client Delivery Teams, Global Project: Stewardship Workshops: Coach Client Delivery Teams on how to use stewardship to improve teaming and deliver value to our clientsClient Delivery Teams Coach-Designed, developed, and facilitated workshops-Coached participants on how to address specific issues-Tailored workshop to meet audience needs-Served as a coach for several classes at the Accenture Worldwide training center in Illinois-Served and chaired several Atlanta office wide committees and presented on various topics Show less
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Development Manager aligned with Telecommunications Industry
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Oct 1998 - Sep 1999
Client: BellSouth Telecommunications Project: Develop the business case for activities necessary in fiscal year 2000Business Consultant, Manager-Interviewed client personnel to understand desired business capabilities-Researched comparable projects to estimate resource needs, timeframes, and cost-Described and created client interest for the initiatives documented in the business case-Created documentation for, and presentations to, client personnel-1999 Named “Mentor of the Year” in the Communications Industry for the Atlanta officeClient: BellSouth Telecommunications Project: Implement Siebel software to support BellSouth in becoming a world class provider of wholesale servicesConversion Team Lead, Manager-Supervised five team members, including contractors and clients-Established team roles, responsibilities, and expectations-Managed strategy, planning, execution, and coordination of all conversion activities-Managed the design and development of the conversion programs-Coordinated across teams to resolve issues & scope changes-Developed cross team “deliverable dependency awareness” to improve program delivery resultsClient: BellSouth Telecommunications Project: Create a proposal that offered our systems integration solution for launching a data services affiliateProposal Team Member-Created high level project plan for delivery-Gathered, analyzed, and formatted estimates for both Front and Back Office solutions-Coordinated with pricing team to complete the pricing portion of the proposal-Researched FCC rulings related to CLECs and their affiliates-Created supporting data for oral presentations to client-Assisted in defining the teaming agreement between the project team and firm’s solution center Show less
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Software Development Consultant aligned with Telecommunications Industry
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Aug 1995 - Oct 1998
Client: Alltel Information Services Project: Build a client/server customer care and billing system for a major wireless telecommunications carrier.Functional Team Lead, Consultant-Managed team of eight programmer analysts- developed work plans, allocated work, guided the team through the phases of the software development process, monitored and reported status, resolved functional issues, mentored and evaluated the performance of all team members.-Conducted impact analysis and baseline estimations for enhancements and scope changes-Trained new client personnel on how to create, execute, and verify test scripts-Conducted root cause analysis on reporting scripts that failed testing verification-Served as the mainframe to client server “report footing” expertProgrammer, Analyst -Conducted requirements analysis for system reports-Designed, coded, and tested report modifications-Managed project to conduct gap analysis & modify reports to support complex account structures-Implemented GUI and coding changes to standardize windows within the system-Tested all changes and updated design deliverables as needed Show less
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Marketing Analyst for Manufacturing Software
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Aug 1994 - Aug 1995
-Marketed integrated manufacturing, distribution, and financial software product (MacPac) to companies larger than 300 employees. -Conducted company research and analysis, market intelligence projects, surveys, and direct marketing campaigns.-Generated prospective leads via cold calls and prospecting in both English and Spanish.-Conducted strategic research and analysis for the purpose of defining target clients and presented findings to Andersen Consulting Partners. -Key participant in developing new ‘Growth Market’ strategy, targets, and marketing programs. -Participated in opportunity pursuits, including warehouse walkthroughs and product demos Show less
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Education
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2022 - 2022
Stagen Leadership Academy
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University of Georgia - Franklin College of Arts and Sciences
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