Karen Starr Adams
About Karen Starr Adams
Karen Starr Adams serves as the Marketing and Communications Production Director at Catholic Relief Services, where she has worked since 2015. With a background in creative services and a focus on process improvement, she has successfully streamlined operations and managed significant budgets.
Work at Catholic Relief Services
Karen Starr Adams has been employed at Catholic Relief Services since 2015, currently serving as the Marketing and Communications (MarCom) Production Director. In this role, she oversees a budget of $800K and manages a team of six staff members, including the Production's Print, Portal, and Image Center teams. Prior to her current position, she held various roles within the organization, including Creative Services Director from 2012 to 2015, Creative Services Production Manager from 2000 to 2012, and Creative Services Production Coordinator from 1999 to 2000. Her extensive experience at Catholic Relief Services spans over two decades.
Education and Expertise
Karen Starr Adams achieved the #1 status in Microsoft training out of 900 participants, demonstrating her proficiency in digital tools and software. Her expertise lies in marketing and communications production, where she has implemented processes that significantly improved project request processing times and streamlined workflows. She has a strong background in managing production teams and budgets, focusing on efficiency and revenue generation.
Background
Karen Starr Adams began her career at Catholic Relief Services in 1999 as a Creative Services Production Coordinator. Over the years, she progressed through various roles, gaining extensive experience in creative services and production management. Her tenure at the organization reflects a commitment to enhancing operational efficiency and team management.
Achievements
During her time at Catholic Relief Services, Karen Starr Adams implemented a process that reduced project request processing time from several days to four hours by transitioning from Workamajig to Workfront. She also aligned in-house digital print pricing, resulting in a 25% increase in revenue. Additionally, she streamlined processes and implemented best practices that saved 10% of worker time and 5% of stakeholder time, showcasing her focus on operational improvements.