Karen Hickey, Pmp
About Karen Hickey, Pmp
Karen Hickey, PMP, is a Senior Training Manager at MAXIMUS Federal with over twenty-five years of experience in business management and training.
Senior Training Manager at MAXIMUS Federal
Karen Hickey currently holds the position of Senior Training Manager at MAXIMUS Federal, where she has been employed since 2019. In this role, she has led the effort to create a centralized training program, focusing on systems support, leadership training, and new contract startup plans. She also manages a team of Senior Instructional Designers responsible for developing Medicare and Marketplace training materials. Additionally, she oversees several training subcontracts, ensuring compliance with government policies and standards.
Training Manager at General Dynamics Information Technology
From 2014 to 2019, Karen Hickey served as Training Manager at General Dynamics Information Technology in Lawrence, KS. During her tenure, she developed and facilitated comprehensive training programs. Her duties included designing curriculum tailored to corporate needs and maintaining high standards of instructional quality.
Program Development and Professional Training Expertise
Karen Hickey specializes in program development, professional training, and coaching. She has extensive experience in strategy formulation, mentorship programs, non-profit organization management, and publishing. With over twenty-five years in business management, Karen has led teams of up to 265 individuals, creating robust training initiatives and fostering professional growth within her organizations.
Education Background
Karen Hickey studied at The University of Kansas, where she earned a B.A. in English from 1979 to 1981. Prior to this, she pursued studies in Music Performance (voice, violin) at St. Olaf College from 1977 to 1979. Her academic journey began at Owatonna High School, which she attended in 1970.
Early Career Experience
Karen Hickey's early career includes significant roles in various organizations. Between 1981 and 1998, she served as Executive Director at Allen Marketing & Management in Allen Press. At the University of Kansas, she was Program Manager for the Madison & Lila Self Graduate Fellowship from 1999 to 2003 and also worked as a Symposium Coordinator for the Scientific Education Partnership in 1999. Her experience also includes roles at Pearson Government Solutions and Computer Sciences Corporation, where she gained further expertise in management and training.