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Karen Y. Preston, M.C.R.

Executive Vice President Business Dev... at <a class="not-italic font-text_font text-[18px] font-bold cursor-pointer text-link_color" target="_blank" href="/companies/fireproof-records-center">Fireproof</a>
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Karen Y. Preston, M.c.r., a seasoned executive with 39 years of experience in sales, marketing, and records management, holds a Master's degree in Alternative Dispute Resolution and a Bachelor's degree in Marketing, with expertise in IT, business development, and mediation.
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Location
Grove City, Ohio, United States, US
Languages
  • English -
  • French -
Skills
  • Information Technology
  • Business Development
  • Records Management
  • Small Claims
  • Mediation
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Karen Y. Preston, M.C.R. A seasoned executive with 39 years of experience in business development, records management, and mediation, Karen Preston has established herself as a trusted relationship builder and problem solver. As Executive Vice President of Business Development at Fireproof Records Center, she has driven sales and marketing strategies, optimized products and markets, and fostered a collaborative team atmosphere. Her expertise in mediation, honed through her work with the Franklin County Court of Common Pleas and Columbus City Attorney's Office, enables her to craft innovative solutions for complex disputes. Holding a Master's degree in Alternative Dispute Resolution from Antioch College, Karen brings a unique blend of analytical and creative thinking to her work. Throughout her career, Karen has demonstrated a passion for delivering exceptional customer service and ensuring the safety and security of critical information. Her experience in managing sales staff, records management, and sales development has equipped her with a broad skill set, allowing her to adapt to diverse industries and challenges. Fluent in English and French, Karen is a versatile and effective communicator. As a certified mediator and records management expert, Karen Preston is a highly respected professional in her field, known for her ability to navigate complex situations and drive results-driven solutions.

Credentials

  • Master in Conflict Resolution
    Antioch University Ohio
    Jun, 2000
    - May, 2026

Experience

  • Fireproof
    • United States
    • IT Services and IT Consulting
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Executive Vice President Business Development
      • Feb 2014 - Present

      Play a lead role in the sales and marketing function for Fireproof. Help with the development of the strategic direction for sales, promotion and advertising. Plan, prioritize and help oversee the implementation of the company's sales and marketing strategies, including product and market optimization, market development and offer development. Monitor and analyze sales and marketing activity against goals and help with the benchmark to relevant outside sources. Create and build team atmosphere together with sales training.

    • Director, Marketing & Sales
      • Jan 1985 - Present

      Fireproof Records Center, celebrating 100 years in 2009, is the oldest privately held and operated commercial records management center in Ohio. We can help your organization improve eficiency, ensure the safety of critical information and comply with regulatory agencies by providing high-security protecting and a full range of records management services, including: document scanning and web storage, hard copy records storage and delivery, disaster recovery and climate controlled data storage and rotation services, mobile and plant-based certified destruction. Providing the best in information management services is our business - providing the best in customer service is our culture. Send me a message to see how I can help your company!

  • Franklin County Court of Common Pleas
    • Mediator
      • Jan 2000 - Jan 2007

      Contract Mediator, Domestic Relations and Juvenile Division; Mediation in Small Claims Court, Columbus City Attorney&#39;s Office; Foreclosure Mediation.My great strength as a relationship builder, as well as my passion for the profession, make me exceptionally qualified to serve as a mediator. ...

  • American Business Equipment
    • Sales Supervisor
      • Jan 1983 - Jan 1985

      sale copier and manage sales staff

  • University Hospitals of Cleveland
    • Records Management
      • Jan 1974 - Jan 1982

      records manager

Education

  • 1995 - 2000
    Antioch College
  • 1979 - 1982
    David N. Myers University

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