Karen Arnold
About Karen Arnold
Karen Arnold is an Executive Assistant, Business Transformation at TELUS with over twenty years of experience in administrative roles.
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Karen Arnold is currently serving as the Executive Assistant, Business Transformation at TELUS in Burnaby.
Professional Experience at TELUS
Karen Arnold works at TELUS as Executive Assistant in the Business Transformation department based in Burnaby. She plays a critical role in administrative support, facilitating smooth business transformations by acting as a key point of contact for executives and several stakeholders. Her presence aids in executing office functions and projects with remarkable efficiency.
Previous Role at Catalyst Paper
From 2014 to 2016, Karen Arnold was the Sr. Executive Assistant to the Sr. Vice President, Human Resources & Corporate Services at Catalyst Paper, located in Richmond, BC. In this role, she managed high-level executive support functions and ensured the seamless execution of administrative duties, thereby contributing to the efficient operation of the HR and Corporate Services departments.
Career Background at Insurance Corporation of British Columbia (ICBC)
Karen Arnold has had an extensive administrative career at the Insurance Corporation of British Columbia (ICBC) spanning from 2005 to 2014. Initially, she served as Secretary in Loss Prevention & Driver Licensing and continued in various roles such as Administrative Assistant to Director, Claims and Manager, Field Services, before being promoted to Sr. Executive Assistant to Vice President, Transformation in North Vancouver. Here, she honed her skills in executive support, managing complex logistics, and serving as a pivotal communication link within the organization.
Early Administrative Roles
Before her tenure at ICBC, Karen Arnold worked at PLH Aviation Services Inc. as Administrative Assistant to the CFO/Internal Auditor and Office Administrator from 1996 to 2005 in Richmond, BC. Earlier, she was the Secretary, Bookkeeper, and Office Administrator at Smith & Hughes Law Office in Vancouver BC from 1991 to 1995. These roles allowed her to develop strong administrative skills and laid the foundation for her advanced capabilities in providing executive support.