Karen Hansen

Experience

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  City of Clive- Public Library

  Feb 2006 - Aug 2008

  Library Assistant

  Provide patron assistance in item location and recommendationWork independently to prioritize projects and manage timeMaintain knowledge of library catalogOrganize and shelve books and media

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  University of St. Thomas

  Mar 2009 - Nov 2009

  Orientation Leader

  Complete extensive communication skills trainingDemonstrate reliability as part of a strong, efficient teamFacilitate small group discussion for over 150 students in 9 sessionsExhibit maturity, judgment, and professionalism when addressing guests and University staff or faculty Provide a welcoming environment for incoming students and parents from diverse backgroundsDemonstrate knowledge of the University and its services

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  Association for Diplomatic Studies and Training

  Jan 2010 - May 2010

  Student Intern

  Edit the diplomatic memoirs of Ambassador Richard Parker in preparation for publicationSupport with collection and editing of oral histories from former Foreign Service Officers and diplomatsHost members and honorees at the biannual ADST awards dinnerAttend and assist with book release events

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  Half Price Books

  Jun 2010 - Aug 2012

  Bookseller

  Maintained database of individuals attempting to sell suspicious used merchandise and facilitate timely communication of incidents among 7 district storesLed training of 30-member staff in searching and shipping proceduresCoordinated district wide inter-store transfer system for customer requested itemsIndependently managed inventory, marketing, and display for individual sections

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  Syrian Expatriates

  Aug 2012 - Apr 2013

  Policy Fellow

  Wrote, proofread, and edited public press releases, letters to the editor, and blog entriesas well as memos, reports, newsletters, and project assessments for internal circulationDeveloped and conducted social media campaigns and online event marketing, including tweet for final presidential debate with over 60 initial re-tweets within a few minutes, helping spur hashtag #debateSyria to briefly trend in the U.S.Monitored pertinent U.S. and international policy developments as well as events in SyriaPlanned and hosted fundraising and panel discussion eventsCoordinated inter-office calendar for 5 partner organizations including meeting scheduling, agendas and minutes, and travel arrangementsMaintained and expanded membership and individual donor database, including processing check and online donations, converting donor database to eTapestery, preparing 875 individual donor tax letters, and compiling Year End report.Attended and reported on DC think tank events to assess current views and attitudes regarding Syria and U.S. policy thereUsed tools gained in 6+ hours of non-profit fundraising and grantwriting training to prepare a grant profile, identify potential grantors, and plan other avenues of fundraising Show less

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  Woz Cup Tournament

  Apr 2013 - Jul 2013

  Event Logistics and Media

  Created, maintained, and live-updated WordPress website and social media presenceIncreased web traffic to a single-day high of 1,500 views by 275 visitors, plus over 12,000 views to date from 54 unique countries, from South Africa to SingaporeAddressed press inquiries and coordinated media outreach and event marketing, including press coverage from CBC radio’s “As It Happens,” Mother Jones, CNBC Sports Business, and E! Hollywood News Managed $40,000 budget for 4-day international tournament event and secured Segway, Inc. sponsorship to cover expenses Assisted players in coordinating accommodations, travel in DC, meals, and scheduling Show less

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  IJMA3-USA

  Apr 2013 - Nov 2013

  Program Coordinator

  Conduct monitoring and evaluation reporting for ongoing and recently concluded programming in LebanonDevelop and implement integrated media strategy to grow organization brand recognition, including 900% increase in Twitter followers in 2 monthsCoordinate with field staff to prepare competitive grant applications for foundation and U.S. government funding of ICT4D projects in the Middle EastResearch region-wide and country-specific political, social, and economic challenges to facilitate innovative, technology-based program design Show less

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  Radio Television Digital News Association (RTDNA)

  Dec 2013 - Apr 2021

  As a solo membership, marketing and communication team, I balance perfection with pragmatism as I plan and execute brand management and content marketing strategies - every step from developing brand standards to campaign planning (on a shoestring budget) to composing copy and creating graphics! I build beautiful event microsites and marketing automation sequences. I can turn a potentially disadvantageous viral story into a creative, multi-media PR campaign faster than today's news cycles.All while I research, write, source edit, and distribute targeted, timely educational content for a daily blog, social media and email messaging. Show less

  • Director of Membership, Marketing and Communications

    Sept 2017 - Apr 2021

  • Membership & Programs Manager

    Jul 2014 - Sept 2017

  • Student Program Coordinator

    Dec 2013 - Jul 2014
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  Freedom Forum

  Apr 2021 - Aug 2023

  Content Managing Editor

  Big picture: Executing a shift in digital content strategy based on 3-year strategic plan through persona development, content strategy exercises and shaping core messaging for internal and external communications.Day-to-day: Manage editorial calendar, edit internal and public-facing content, create email marketing campaigns for events and programs, reimagine and execute newsletter strategy, publish landmark survey reports and co-lead inaugural festival public programming.