Karl Douglas
About Karl Douglas
Karl Douglas serves as the Director of Talent Development at Brightview Senior Living, where he has worked since 2017. He has a background in business administration and extensive experience in leadership development and talent strategies within the senior living sector.
Current Role at Brightview Senior Living
Karl Douglas currently serves as the Executive Director at Brightview Senior Living, a position he has held since 2017. In this role, he oversees operations and strategic initiatives at the Towson, Maryland location. In addition to his executive responsibilities, he took on the role of Director of Talent Development in 2022, focusing on enhancing employee engagement and retention through effective talent development strategies.
Previous Experience in Senior Living
Before his current roles, Karl Douglas worked at Brightview Senior Living as the Director of Dementia Care for Wellspring Village from 2014 to 2017. His earlier experience includes working at Augsburg Lutheran Home & Village as an Administrator in Training and Assistant Administrator between 2012 and 2014. These positions provided him with foundational knowledge in senior living operations and care management.
Professional Background at Procter & Gamble
Karl Douglas spent a significant portion of his career at Procter & Gamble, where he held various roles over a span of 10 years. He began as a Customer Business Development professional from 1992 to 2002 and later transitioned to the role of Director of Retail Operations from 2002 to 2011. His experience in these positions contributed to his expertise in business operations and management.
Education and Academic Involvement
Karl Douglas holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Morgan State University, which he completed from 2003 to 2007. He further advanced his education by obtaining a Master of Business Administration from the University of Phoenix between 2008 and 2010. Since 2019, he has also been involved in academia as an Adjunct Professor at Towson University, where he shares his knowledge and experience with students.
Contributions to Leadership Development
At Brightview Senior Living, Karl Douglas has played a pivotal role in the development of leadership programs aimed at cultivating future leaders within the organization. He has integrated innovative training methodologies to enhance staff performance and service quality, demonstrating his commitment to professional growth and organizational excellence.