Karen O'donnell
About Karen O'donnell
Karen O'Donnell is an experienced operations professional at Epiq Systems, specializing in project coordination and communication. She maintains a blog focused on book reviews and web class notes, and has a strong academic background in Economics, Political Science, and Law.
Work at Epiq
Karen O'Donnell has been employed at Epiq Systems since 2016, serving in an Operations role for eight years in Washington, DC. In this position, she utilizes her skills in coordinating personnel and resources to effectively complete projects, often under tight deadlines. Her experience in operations contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of the team at Epiq.
Education and Expertise
Karen O'Donnell holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics and Political Science from Wellesley College, where she studied from 1972 to 1976. She furthered her education at Golden Gate University, School of Law, earning a Juris Doctor degree with a focus on Taxation and Media Law from 1977 to 1981. Her educational background supports her expertise in operations and communication.
Professional Experience
Before joining Epiq Systems, Karen O'Donnell worked at the Corporate Executive Board as an Online Strategic Director for one year, from 2008 to 2009. In this role, she developed her skills in strategic planning and online operations, which she applies in her current position. She has also gained extensive training in Market Motive and is certified in Brightedge.
Communication Skills
Karen O'Donnell possesses strong skills in plain language communication, excelling in both writing and oral communication. She maintains a blog at mysteryfan.wordpress.com, where she shares book reviews and notes from web classes on topics such as UX/UI and responsive workflow. Her ability to communicate effectively enhances her operations role and contributes to her success in various projects.
Technical Proficiency
Karen O'Donnell is familiar with various content management systems, including Dynamic Site Framework, Alfresco, Dreamweaver, WordPress, and CQ5.5. She has knowledge of web standards and trends, including Section 508 compliance, and is adept at learning new technology quickly and independently. Her technical skills complement her operations expertise.