Karen Mullins
Executive Director at Marion IL Chamber of Commerce- Claim this Profile
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Walter Freeman
Karen works as the Executive Director of the Benton West City Chamber of Commerce. This is where I met her. As my involvement in the Chamber has increased I have noticed that Karen is always involved in the activities surrounding the Chamber. She takes the extra steps of attending functions around the area that are significant to the actives of the Chamber. Karen is a great reserve of information because of this. Karen makes it a point to acquire the resources to make not only the Chamber great but also the surrounding community. Karen is a talented, organized, hard working person that is always sprouting ideas to support the Chamber and its members. Karen knows her way around the organization, and does whatever it takes to get things done. She is very personable and has a good sense of people’s capacities. She’s a loyal team member, brings out the best in those around her. She knows our needs, and makes sure the Chamber is represented in a positive light. She has made a real difference in not only the Chamber but the area businesses.
Rena Barraclough
I managed Karen during her tenure at WFYI. Karen is a dedicated, reliable, "stay-until-the-job-is-done" worker who served in a critical role during the success of numerous events and activities. I highly recommend Karen's work ethic and would enjoy serving with her again in the future.
Walter Freeman
Karen works as the Executive Director of the Benton West City Chamber of Commerce. This is where I met her. As my involvement in the Chamber has increased I have noticed that Karen is always involved in the activities surrounding the Chamber. She takes the extra steps of attending functions around the area that are significant to the actives of the Chamber. Karen is a great reserve of information because of this. Karen makes it a point to acquire the resources to make not only the Chamber great but also the surrounding community. Karen is a talented, organized, hard working person that is always sprouting ideas to support the Chamber and its members. Karen knows her way around the organization, and does whatever it takes to get things done. She is very personable and has a good sense of people’s capacities. She’s a loyal team member, brings out the best in those around her. She knows our needs, and makes sure the Chamber is represented in a positive light. She has made a real difference in not only the Chamber but the area businesses.
Rena Barraclough
I managed Karen during her tenure at WFYI. Karen is a dedicated, reliable, "stay-until-the-job-is-done" worker who served in a critical role during the success of numerous events and activities. I highly recommend Karen's work ethic and would enjoy serving with her again in the future.
Walter Freeman
Karen works as the Executive Director of the Benton West City Chamber of Commerce. This is where I met her. As my involvement in the Chamber has increased I have noticed that Karen is always involved in the activities surrounding the Chamber. She takes the extra steps of attending functions around the area that are significant to the actives of the Chamber. Karen is a great reserve of information because of this. Karen makes it a point to acquire the resources to make not only the Chamber great but also the surrounding community. Karen is a talented, organized, hard working person that is always sprouting ideas to support the Chamber and its members. Karen knows her way around the organization, and does whatever it takes to get things done. She is very personable and has a good sense of people’s capacities. She’s a loyal team member, brings out the best in those around her. She knows our needs, and makes sure the Chamber is represented in a positive light. She has made a real difference in not only the Chamber but the area businesses.
Rena Barraclough
I managed Karen during her tenure at WFYI. Karen is a dedicated, reliable, "stay-until-the-job-is-done" worker who served in a critical role during the success of numerous events and activities. I highly recommend Karen's work ethic and would enjoy serving with her again in the future.
Walter Freeman
Karen works as the Executive Director of the Benton West City Chamber of Commerce. This is where I met her. As my involvement in the Chamber has increased I have noticed that Karen is always involved in the activities surrounding the Chamber. She takes the extra steps of attending functions around the area that are significant to the actives of the Chamber. Karen is a great reserve of information because of this. Karen makes it a point to acquire the resources to make not only the Chamber great but also the surrounding community. Karen is a talented, organized, hard working person that is always sprouting ideas to support the Chamber and its members. Karen knows her way around the organization, and does whatever it takes to get things done. She is very personable and has a good sense of people’s capacities. She’s a loyal team member, brings out the best in those around her. She knows our needs, and makes sure the Chamber is represented in a positive light. She has made a real difference in not only the Chamber but the area businesses.
Rena Barraclough
I managed Karen during her tenure at WFYI. Karen is a dedicated, reliable, "stay-until-the-job-is-done" worker who served in a critical role during the success of numerous events and activities. I highly recommend Karen's work ethic and would enjoy serving with her again in the future.
Experience
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Marion IL Chamber of Commerce
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United States
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Non-profit Organization Management
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1 - 100 Employee
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Executive Director
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Aug 2018 - Present
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Benton Area Chamber Commerce
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Executive Director
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Aug 2015 - Aug 2018
Maintain day-to-day operations of the chamber office - Membership Registration & Promotion Requests - Bi-monthly e-newsletter and BentonWestCityChamber.com (created Sept 2015) - Financial Tracking and Reporting in QuickBooks - Establish Office Policy & Procedures, Update By-Laws, and Board Development Organize fundraisers - Golf Scrambles (2015-2018) & Fall Fundraisers (2015-2017) Community Engagement Events & Chamber Member Promotion Opportunities - Car Show (2015 - 2017), 200+ cars - Community Festivals (2015 - 2017), Audiences range from 200 to 6,000 attendees - Rend Lake Fireworks at the Rend Lake Dam (2016 & 2017), 9,000 attendees at Festival, 25,000+ viewed fireworks Answer questions and provide hospitality to the 1910 Franklin County Garage Museum Reinstatement of organization due to 2014/2015 board oversights (tax & annual filings not made prior to my employment); including working at the state and federal level to implement new policies for finances. Show less
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Rice & Yucus
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Benton, IL
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Accounting Staff
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Feb 2016 - Aug 2016
Part time/Seasonal help during the 2015/2016 tax season. My roles included bookkeeping, payroll/tax payment processing and client inquiries during. I worked here during the chamber's financial difficulties when my hours were cut from full to part time. Part time/Seasonal help during the 2015/2016 tax season. My roles included bookkeeping, payroll/tax payment processing and client inquiries during. I worked here during the chamber's financial difficulties when my hours were cut from full to part time.
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Vickee's Flowers and Gifts
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Benton, IL
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Store Manager
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Jan 2014 - Oct 2014
Store Opening/Closing, Order Taking and Scheduling, Selling and Customer Interaction, Social Media & Tech Support, and Flower Arrangements and Delivery Store Opening/Closing, Order Taking and Scheduling, Selling and Customer Interaction, Social Media & Tech Support, and Flower Arrangements and Delivery
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All Stars N Stitches
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Benton, IL
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Store & Inventory Manager
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Aug 2012 - Aug 2013
Order fulfillment, inventory management, graphic design, and social media. Order fulfillment, inventory management, graphic design, and social media.
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Macy's
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United States
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Retail
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700 & Above Employee
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Fine Jewelry Associate (Part Time/On-Call)
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May 2008 - Nov 2011
Jewelry selection and purchase, customer service & POS, and opening/closing of department Jewelry selection and purchase, customer service & POS, and opening/closing of department
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WFYI Public Media
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United States
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Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
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1 - 100 Employee
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Oct 2007 - Nov 2011
Coordinated and implemented logistics for WFYI events (internal & external)Managed company logo apparelDeveloped WFYI Productions DVD covers & support print promotions materials Content development for wfyi.org and WFYI’s Facebook page, E-promotion for WFYI EventsIntern Mentor
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Sep 2006 - Oct 2007
Support for WFYI eventsWFYI Liaison for Butler University’s EPICS programMember of the Media Relations Sub-CommitteeIntern Mentor
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Sep 2004 - Sep 2006
Web companion site for PBS program, Fire and Ice: The Winter War of Finland and Russia (2006 EPIC Award)Coordinate event details for external vendors Member of the Media Relations Sub-CommitteeIntern MentorInterim: Magazine Editor, Web Content Manager, Internet Projects Manager, and Promotions Manager
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ATA Airlines
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Airlines and Aviation
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100 - 200 Employee
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Systems Engineer
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Apr 2004 - Jun 2004
Implemented daily and weekly updates on ata.com, atacargo.com, and ataexcujet.com. Edited graphics to meet ATA Marketing Department’s specifications Implemented daily and weekly updates on ata.com, atacargo.com, and ataexcujet.com. Edited graphics to meet ATA Marketing Department’s specifications
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David's Bridal
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United States
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Retail
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700 & Above Employee
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Bridal Consultant
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Aug 2003 - Apr 2004
Assisted in the selection of apparel for bridal parties. Assisted in the selection of apparel for bridal parties.
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Education
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1999 - 2003
DePauw University
Bachelor of Arts, Art History -
2005 - 2008
Indiana University Purdue University
Master of Arts, Museum Studies
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