Karen Holmes, Ctsm, Hmcc
About Karen Holmes, Ctsm, Hmcc
Karen Holmes is the Manager of Conferences & Trade Shows at Alkermes in Waltham, Massachusetts, with a background in marketing operations and project management.
Company
Karen Holmes currently works at Alkermes, a biopharmaceutical company located in Waltham, Massachusetts. Alkermes is known for its work in developing innovative medicines. Karen has been part of the Alkermes team since February 2014 and has taken on multiple roles, including Manager of Conferences & Trade Shows and Senior Marketing Operations Specialist.
Title
Karen Holmes serves as the Manager of Conferences & Trade Shows at Alkermes. Her responsibilities include overseeing the planning and execution of conferences and trade shows. Karen's role requires a deep understanding of marketing strategies and the ability to coordinate complex projects.
Education and Expertise
Karen Holmes graduated from Southern New Hampshire University, earning a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Business Administration. Her education has provided her with a strong foundation in business principles, which she applies in her roles involving marketing operations and project management. Karen is recognized for her expertise in deploying marketing initiatives and providing quality customer service.
Professional Background
Karen Holmes has a diverse professional background. She worked at Vertex Pharmaceuticals as a Marketing Operations Specialist from 2011 to 2013 in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Prior to that, she held the role of Project Manager at C3 in 2010 for six months and served as Production Manager at Tracey Edwards Company from 2002 to 2009. Her varied roles have equipped her with extensive experience in marketing and operations management.
Customer Service Philosophy
Karen Holmes has a strong philosophy centered on providing quality, conscientious customer service. She aims to foster continued customer satisfaction, confidence, and brand/product loyalty. Her approach involves effective communication with strategic cross-functional teams to ensure that marketing initiatives are successfully deployed and customer needs are met.