Karen Argue

Karen Argue

English Language Teacher

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  • About me

    Business Development Manager

  • Education

    • London College of Music

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      Diploma in Piano Performance Music
    • Portadown College

      2000 - 2004
    • Queen's University Belfast

      2008 - 2011
      Master of Arts (MA) German
    • Queen's University Belfast

      2004 - 2008
      BA (Hons) French & German
  • Experience

    • Lycee Robert Garnier

      Sept 2006 - Apr 2007
      English Language Teacher

      • Taught English as a Foreign Language to students aged 11-19.

    • Audi Akademie GmbH

      Jun 2007 - Sept 2007
      Internship

      • Worked closely with language tutors to develop lesson plans, learning materials and provide efficient and effective language training to business clients.

    • Ulster Carpets

      Aug 2008 - Jun 2019

      • Responsible for generating new custom project business with interior designers, cruise lines, and contractors.• Key account management including regular sales visits within Europe and USA, development of customer loyalty and creating growth. • Managing projects under tight deadlines from initial customer contact to completion and ensuring efficient after sales service.• Responsible for creating and implementing sales strategies.• Continuously exceeding targets.• Dedicated to customer satisfaction. Show less

      • Marine Account Manager

        Aug 2010 - Jun 2019
      • Stock Sales Executive

        Aug 2008 - Aug 2010
    • The Deluxe Group

      Oct 2019 - Dec 2024
      Business Development Manager

      • Working internationally to generate opportunities across multiple channels to foster growth and generate leads with new and existing clients.• Nurturing partnerships with suppliers and strengthening supply chain.• Responsible for corporate communications, producing and proofing content and copy for marketing campaigns and presentations to keep consistent company messaging.• Growing brand awareness and profile. • Maintaining an in depth knowledge of industry trends and competitor strategies.• Adding value to client projects with creative thinking and innovation. Show less

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Professional Skills: Developing A Strategic View

      The Open University
      Jul 2021
    • Certified Entry-Level Python Programmer

      OpenEDG Python Institute
      Oct 2022
    • The Fundamentals of Digital Marketing

      The Open University
      Jan 2021
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Karen Argue
      Reid-Horwood Scholarship Queen's University Belfast Sep 2004 This scholarship is awarded to the highest achieving student in Modern Languages.