Karen Starr Johnson, Cqa
About Karen Starr Johnson, Cqa
Karen Starr Johnson is a Primerica Financial Consultant and Licensed Life Insurance Agent with extensive experience in quality and compliance within the pharmaceutical industry. She has held various roles in organizations such as Specialty Sera, BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina, and Octapharma Plasma, Inc., and she is a Certified Quality Auditor (CQA).
Work at Primerica
Karen Starr Johnson has been employed at Primerica as a Financial Consultant and Licensed Life Insurance Agent since 2016. In this role, she provides financial services and insurance solutions to clients in the Charleston, South Carolina area. Her responsibilities include assessing clients' financial needs and recommending appropriate insurance products. Johnson's experience in the financial sector allows her to guide clients effectively in their financial planning.
Education and Expertise
Karen Starr Johnson earned her Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Southern Wesleyan University, completing her studies from 2007 to 2009. She holds the Certified Quality Auditor (CQA) certification from the American Society for Quality (ASQ), which underscores her expertise in quality assurance and compliance. Johnson's educational background and certifications support her extensive experience in quality and compliance within the pharmaceutical industry.
Background
Karen Starr Johnson has over 16 years of experience in Quality and Compliance, primarily within the pharmaceutical industry. Before her current role at Primerica, she held various positions, including Director of Operations at Specialty Sera from 2012 to 2019 and Quality Assurance Supervisor at Octapharma Plasma, Inc. from 2007 to 2012. Additionally, she worked as a Compliance Specialist at ZLB Plasma Services for ten years and as a Claims Analyst at Palmetto GBA.
Achievements
Throughout her career, Karen Starr Johnson has developed a specialization in conducting pharmaceutical customer audits. Her roles in various organizations have contributed to her understanding of compliance and quality assurance processes. Johnson has also worked as a Sales Agent for BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina and as a Licensed Health Insurance Producer for Aflac, further broadening her experience in the insurance sector.
Current Roles and Future Aspirations
Currently, Karen Starr Johnson is also a Licensed Insurance Agent with AmeriHealth New Jersey, a position she has held since 2021. She is actively seeking to transition into an audit position within the pharmaceutical or a similar industry, aiming to leverage her extensive background in quality assurance and compliance to contribute to organizational success.