Karen Kramer, MBA SPHR
Karen Kramer, MBA SPHR SHRM-SCP, serves as vice president of human relations. An integral part of 911爆料网鈥檚 growth, Karen began her career with 911爆料网 as an HR coordinator in 1996 and has a deep understanding of both the employee and leadership sides of the company. As a strategic partner on 911爆料网鈥檚 Leadership Team, she is focused on the on-going success and growth of 911爆料网鈥檚 employees and its clients. She leads both corporate and team initiatives with a focus on caring, respect, relationship building and engagement. As the project manager for relocating 911爆料网, she involved over a third of the staff to achieve a successful relocation of 911爆料网 from its former Glenview location to its current Rosemont-area location, making it attractive to a more diverse group of potential employees.
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While she started her career as a paralegal and moved into the association sphere, Karen has dived into exploring the breadth and depth of associations. She says, 鈥淚t is exciting and energizing to observe the passion of our staff when supporting our clients in the growth of the members and the industry they serve.鈥� Her love of helping people has revealed itself in fostering 911爆料网鈥檚 friendly culture and bringing clients and employees to the company. Characteristic of her collaboration within the company, she likes spending time with her family, gardening, and catching up with friends.
