Karen White
About Karen White
Karen White is a Series25 Professional Services Consultant at CollegeNET, where she has worked since 2019. She holds multiple degrees from Duquesne University and has extensive experience in event coordination and operations within higher education.
Current Role at CollegeNET
Karen White serves as a Series25 Professional Services Consultant at CollegeNET, a position she has held since 2019. Based in the Portland, Oregon Area, she utilizes her expertise to provide consulting services that emphasize collaboration and innovation. Her role involves working closely with clients to optimize their use of Series25 software, ensuring that organizations can effectively manage their scheduling and event planning needs.
Previous Experience at Duquesne University
Karen White has extensive experience at Duquesne University, where she worked for nearly a decade. From 2008 to 2017, she served as the Event Coordinator at the Power Center Ballroom, managing various events. Following this role, she was promoted to Director of Operations & Scheduling for Conference & Event Services from 2017 to 2019. In this capacity, she oversaw scheduling and operational logistics for university events, enhancing the overall event experience.
Educational Background
Karen White has a solid educational foundation, having earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Duquesne University between 2010 and 2015. She also completed her bachelor's degree at Duquesne University. Earlier in her academic journey, she studied Applied Media Arts (Photography) at Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, where she received a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) from 1999 to 2002. Additionally, she spent a year at Emerson College in 1997-1998.
Career at Sweetwater Center for the Arts
Before her tenure at Duquesne University, Karen White worked as the Artistic Director at Sweetwater Center for the Arts from 2004 to 2008. In this role, she was responsible for overseeing artistic programming and events, contributing to the center's mission of promoting the arts within the community of Sewickley, PA.
Skills and Expertise
Karen White possesses a strong focus on process and detail orientation, which is crucial in her consulting role. She adapts quickly to change and is skilled at recognizing trends, enhancing her effectiveness in professional services. Her passion for collaboration and innovation drives her success, allowing her to deliver valuable insights and solutions to her clients.