Karen Dinan
About Karen Dinan
Karen Dinan serves as the Senior Executive Assistant to the CEO and CFO at Advance Auto Parts, a position she has held since 2024. She has a background in journalism, holding a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Missouri-Columbia, and has accumulated extensive administrative experience across various organizations.
Work at Advance Auto Parts
Karen Dinan serves as the Senior Executive Assistant to the CEO and CFO at Advance Auto Parts. She has been in this role since 2024, contributing to the company's operations from Raleigh, North Carolina. The position is hybrid, allowing for a combination of remote and on-site work. In her capacity, she supports executive leadership and plays a vital role in the administrative functions of the organization.
Education and Expertise
Karen Dinan earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Journalism from the University of Missouri-Columbia. Her educational background provides her with strong communication skills and a solid foundation in organizational practices, which are essential in her current role and previous positions.
Professional Background
Karen Dinan has a diverse professional background with extensive experience in administrative roles. Prior to her current position, she worked as an Executive Assistant to the CEO at Global Benefits Group from 2022 to 2024. She also held the position of Department Administrative Supervisor at Rutgers University–New Brunswick from 2017 to 2022. Her earlier roles include Administrative Manager at Merrill Lynch and Human Resources Generalist/Nurse Recruiter at Saint Peter's Hospital.
Previous Work Experience
Before joining Advance Auto Parts, Karen Dinan accumulated significant experience in various administrative and human resources roles. She worked as a Nurse Recruiter at Muhlenberg Medical Center from 2003 to 2004 and as a Human Resources Generalist/Nurse Recruiter at Saint Peter's Hospital from 2002 to 2003. Her tenure at Merrill Lynch from 1997 to 2002 as an Administrative Manager further solidified her expertise in executive support and management.