Karen Lawrence
About Karen Lawrence
Karen Lawrence is an Executive Assistant at Kodiak Cakes, where she manages schedules and project assistance for the CEO and leadership team. With over 15 years of experience in executive support roles, she has previously worked at NSP in various capacities and balances her professional responsibilities with family life as a mother of five.
Work at Kodiak Cakes
Karen Lawrence has served as an Executive Assistant at Kodiak Cakes since 2019. In this role, she manages schedules, travel arrangements, and project assistance for the CEO, President, and Leadership Team. Her responsibilities contribute to the efficient operation of the company, ensuring that the leadership team can focus on strategic initiatives.
Previous Experience at NSP
Karen Lawrence has extensive experience from her time at NSP, where she worked in various capacities. She began as a Marketing Assistant from 2001 to 2003 in the Provo, Utah Area. Following this role, she served as an Executive Assistant from 2003 to 2006, and later from 2008 to 2019, accumulating a total of 11 years in this position. Her roles at NSP provided her with a solid foundation in executive support and investor relations.
Education and Expertise
Karen Lawrence studied at Madison Area Technical College (MATC) in Wisconsin, where she completed a certificate program in Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist from 1992 to 1993. She also attended Utah Valley University, where she focused on Marketing Communications from 2001 to 2002. This educational background complements her extensive experience as an Executive Assistant.
Professional Experience and Family Life
With over 15 years of experience as an Executive Assistant for Senior Officers, Karen Lawrence balances her professional responsibilities with family life. She is a mother to five children and values flexible employment that allows her to support her family while maintaining her career. This balance is a significant aspect of her professional journey.