Karen Dewey
San Diego
Summary
Multi-talented leader that has been in the IT industry for over twenty years, and recently entered the design industry where my true passions lie. Successfully help clients with remodel projects both in product selection, layout, and project management.
Knowledgeable [Desired Position] with proven track record of successfully managing and growing business. Leveraged strategic planning and operational expertise to enhance productivity and drive profitability. Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and implement innovative solutions.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
OWNER/DESIGN CONSULTANT
Dewey Designs
02.2024 - Current
- Assist clients with material selections, styles, and colors for remodel projects
- Projects have included full and partial kitchen and bathroom remodels, flooring selection, staircases, fireplaces, window coverings, drapes, paint colors, fabrics, furniture selection, lighting and accessories
- Project manager for installation including being onsite in clients absence
MANAGER, DATA ANALYTICS & BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE
Sharp Health Plan
04.2017 - Current
- Leader of team consisting of Business Intelligence Developers, Business/Data Analysts, and a Web Developer
- Continuously search for opportunities for automation and optimization using technology, often creating solutions that did not previously exist
- Provide learning opportunities and motivate team members to reach their potential resulting in high job satisfaction and low employee turnover
- Actively listen to new ideas from team members, often resulting in new projects that keep them engaged while providing valuable insights to the organization
- Identify, address and/or escalate project issues as appropriate
- Created coding standards and deployment policies and procedures for both the Data Analytics & Business Intelligence team, and the EDI team
- Achieved100% Manager Effectiveness score multiple years on annual employee opinion survey
- Initially acquired team of six Business/Data Analysts that had outdated skill sets needed for system conversion that was underway when I joined the organization
- Properly assessed situation and hired appropriate new staff and consultants to ensure system conversion was completed successfully and on time
- Made decisions on best way to implement solutions with the technologies available and constraints of the new system
- Rewrote existing job descriptions, and introduced new positions align the team properly and adjust existing positions to appropriate salary levels
- Implemented new technologies and industry standard development best practices
- Created Web Developer position to automate manual processes and eliminate numerous Access databases
PROJECT MANAGER
UCSD
01.2017 - 03.2017
- Worked with various departments within Student Affairs Technology Services (SATS) to grant users appropriate access to Tableau Server via Active Directory groups
- Led effort install standardized check-in systems within SATS and eliminate disparate department systems
- (contract position)
Education
MS - Business Administration
San Diego State University
San Diego, CABA - Public Administration
San Diego State University
San Diego, CAProject Management Certificate - PMBOK Guide5th Edition
San Diego State University
San Diego, CASkills
- Customer relations
- Small business operations
- Relationship building
- Verbal and written communication
Websites
Accomplishments
- Documented and resolved [Issue] which led to [Results].
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
Timeline
OWNER/DESIGN CONSULTANT
Dewey Designs
02.2024 - Current
MANAGER, DATA ANALYTICS & BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE
Sharp Health Plan
04.2017 - Current
PROJECT MANAGER
UCSD
01.2017 - 03.2017
BA - Public Administration
San Diego State University
Project Management Certificate - PMBOK Guide5th Edition
San Diego State University
MS - Business Administration
San Diego State University
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