Karen Jessica Van Velzen
About Karen Jessica Van Velzen
Karen Jessica Van Velzen is a Junior Project Manager at Liberty Global in London and has also worked as a Project Manager at Infosys in Bangalore. She holds dual Bachelor's degrees in Accounting and Finance, and International Business, and has experience in various roles across different countries.
Work at Liberty Global
Karen Jessica Van Velzen has been employed at Liberty Global as a Junior Project Manager since 2016. Over her eight years in this role, she has developed a strong understanding of project management principles and practices. Based in London, Greater London, United Kingdom, she has contributed to various projects, leveraging her attention to detail and independent work ethic.
Current Role at Infosys
Since 2020, Karen has served as a Project Manager at Infosys in Bangalore, Karnataka, India. In this position, she has further honed her project management skills over the past four years. Her responsibilities include overseeing project execution and ensuring alignment with organizational objectives.
Education and Expertise
Karen holds two Bachelor's degrees from Hogeschool Inholland and Hogeschool Van Arnhem En Nijmegen. She studied Accounting and Finance from 2010 to 2016, and Logistics and Business from 2009 to 2010. Additionally, she minored in International Business and Management Studies, as well as International Business and Finance, reflecting her diverse academic background.
Previous Work Experience
Prior to her current roles, Karen gained experience in various positions. She worked as a Sales Associate at Forever 21 for four months in 2015 in Los Angeles, California. Additionally, she served as a Trainee Fund Accountant at The Citco Group of Companies in Toronto, Canada, and as a Graduate Intern in Corporate Finance at Vimpelcom in Amsterdam, Netherlands.
Personal Characteristics and Career Goals
Karen is recognized for her personal traits, including being a fast learner, a team player, and having positive energy. She aims to build a career that offers job satisfaction and opportunities for self-development while achieving both personal and organizational goals. Her interests include change and risk management, international marketing, and the fashion industry.