Karen Boland

Background

About Karen Boland

High-performing Director of Event Logistics and Budget with over 20 years of experience providing support to non profit national consortium in a deadline-driven, detailed-oriented environment. • Administrative: Strong communicator with exceptional organizational, written, interpersonal and active problem-solving skills. Manage calendars for directors and managers, field calls, schedule meetings, compose documents, and organize office for efficiency. • Communications: Interact professionally with multiple constituencies including: university, county and city government, school district, corporate and foundation personnel. • Accounting: Process and reconcile accounts payable, accounts receivable, corporate credit cards. Input and approve payroll for 300+ employees • Travel Logistics Management: Coordinate the distribution of product at national and international trade shows. Arrange and organize conference travel plans for executives, staff and also for students participating in college tours • Human Resource Management: Assist with the annual recruitment and screening of 600 + applicants. Schedule onboarding for new hires and overhauled the HR manual for new employees. • Strategic Planning and Facilities Management: Locate, secure and set-up meeting rooms for managers, staff and special interest groups. Plan bi-weekly and quarterly operating meetings and conferences.