Karen Brown Furey
About Karen Brown Furey
Karen Brown Furey is the Coordinator of Region Office Operations at IG Wealth Management, where she has worked since 2020. She has a diverse educational background in psychology, programming, and finance, along with extensive experience in customer service, bookkeeping, and payroll management.
Work at IG Wealth Management
Karen Brown Furey has been with IG Wealth Management since 2013, holding various roles. She served as a Financial Administration Assistant from 2013 to 2014 and then transitioned to Customer Service Administrator II from 2014 to 2020. In 2020, she advanced to her current position as Coordinator, Region Office Operations. Her tenure at IG Wealth Management spans over a decade, during which she has developed a comprehensive understanding of the company's operations and customer service protocols.
Education and Expertise
Karen Brown Furey has a diverse educational background. She studied at Wilfrid Laurier University, focusing on Psychology and Communication from 1989 to 1991. She obtained her Client/Server Programmer Analyst certification from Centrac College, where she studied Computer Programming from 1997 to 1998. Additionally, she completed the Canadian Investment Fund Course at the Investment Funds Institute of Canada in 2003 and earned her LLQP Life Insurance License from Advocis in 2004. Her expertise includes programming with VBA and designing databases in Access 97.
Background
Karen Brown Furey has a strong foundation in customer service and clerical support, which she has leveraged throughout her career. She possesses extensive experience in bookkeeping and payroll management. Her educational journey began at Park Street Collegiate Institute, where she achieved her Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) from 1984 to 1989. This educational and professional background has equipped her with strong administrative and organizational skills.
Achievements
Throughout her career, Karen Brown Furey has demonstrated a commitment to professional development and skill enhancement. She has successfully completed multiple certifications, including the Canadian Investment Fund Course and the LLQP Life Insurance License. Her roles at IG Wealth Management reflect her ability to adapt and grow within the organization, showcasing her skills in customer service, administration, and financial operations.