Karen Mathot

Experience

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  KUTV 2News / KMYU

  Jan 1983 - Jan 1985

  Producer
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  KQIK

  Jan 1989 - Jan 1996

  OWNER/OPERATOR

  - Entrepreneurial venture of an American radio station licensed to serve the Lakeview community. Managed daily operations and served as the reporter and anchor. - Produced, developed, and voiced over commercials, managed the traffic log, and recruited top-tier personnel. - Effectively negotiated with major recording artists for live concerts; managed contracts, supervised event setup and oversaw lighting and sound.

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  St. Bernard's School

  Jan 1994 - Jan 1996

  Teacher

  - Provided teaching and educational excellence for a private Catholic school teaching students English and Theatre. - Directed the annual musical theatre productions for the school.

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  PRUDENTIAL REAL ESTATE, INC

  Jan 1996 - Jan 2007

  REAL ESTATE ASSOCIATE

  - Assisted clients in listing and sales of their residential and commercial properties and provided key negotiations of contracts, mediated disputes, and managed key accounts that facilitated residential real estate sales success. - Developed key business relations with clients and served as a Certified Buyer Specialist for this fortune Global 500 Company with subsidiaries that provided insurance and investment management and other financial product lines/services for retail and institutional customers. Show less

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  ABARE SKIN CLINIC

  Jan 2006 - Jan 2008

  Co-Owner/Manager

  Provided business leadership and operations oversight for a successful clinic that specialized in a wide variety of anti-aging and aesthetic procedures and products. BUSINESS OPERATIONS LEADERSHIP- Utilized strong business organizations and leadership skills that drove operational efficiencies and productivity. - Developed strong and sustainable client relations that generated repeat business, constant referrals, and continued client loyalty. - Successfully sold business and utilized the profit to establish and grow Lifting Liberia. Show less

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  Lifting Liberia

  Feb 2009 - now

  Country Representative

  Founder and Director of successful organization providing assistance to under served children, Ebola orphans and citizens of Liberia. Effective in mobilizing resources and providing the most cost effective implementation of service and support excellence.PROGRAM LEADERSHIP- Development of the non-profit vision/delivery of action plans providing needed services and education to the Ebola orphans of under served Liberia.- Meet deadline-driven timelines in mobilizing staff, resources, and stakeholder commitment driving assistance and support into the African interior.COMMUNICATIONS- Continue to drive the concept/vision that education is the key to ending the cycle of poverty and suffering, empowering Liberia's youth to enhance their livelihood through ongoing education.- Development of organization's website, registered organization with the Liberian Government, and promote charity through relationship development with several Liberian ministries leadership, House of Representatives, and Senate.STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT- Cultivated relationships with local tribal leaders and elders within the community to raise awareness of assistance and support within the region.- Skilled Lobbyist with in-depth knowledge of Liberian judicial system; partner with health NGOs and local hospitals, donating equipment that provides ongoing support to local children and community members in Liberia. PROGRAMS- Develop and implement enrichment programs in Montserrado, Nimba, and Bong Counties of Liberia including Lifting Liberia’s Girls’ Enrichment Program in Bong County, a program providing higher education options for 9th grade girls by paying school fees, and uniform cost. - Lifting Liberia has committed to seeing 100 students educated through high school in Bong County's Kokoyah District. - Established a computer training center at Lifting Liberia’s school in Barnersville providing students weekly access to computers through educational programs. Show less

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  Parkside Elemnetary

  Sept 2016 - May 2022

  Teaching Professional

  Parkside Elementary, Murray, UT 2016 to 2022Math Teacher/ Paraprofessional: Work with low income/at risk students to ensure they have a fair, equal, and significant opportunity to obtain proficiency in reading and math along with the state’s academic achievement requirements to help them succeed.

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  American Red Cross

  Jul 2020 - Jul 2020

  Volunteer

  Disaster Relief/ Red Cross, New Orleans, LA Operations and sheltering of displaced residents due to hurricane Laura. Managed clientshousing and transportation needs, food, medical and psychological resources as well as other basic humanitarian aid.

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  LIFTING HANDS INTERNATIONAL

  May 2023 - Jun 2023

  Volunteer

  Lifting Hands International, Balti, Moldova 5/18/2023 to 6/18/2023 Volunteer: At the LHI Center, I worked in a team with local volunteers, both Moldovan and Ukrainian, to facilitate programs and deliver activities to both local and refugee beneficiaries. The aim was to provide psycho-social support (spaces and activities which can promote social cohesion as well as mental, emotional, and spiritual wellbeing) throughout different programs and activities. I taught English classes, beginning to advanced, to Ukrainian refugees. Show less