Karen Williams, M.

Ed
27360 Beech Drive, Euclid, Ohio 44132
kwe61e34@westpost.net
Cell: 216-313-0333
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WORK EXPERIENCE
1/1992 - Present
Educational Administrator / Program Director
HaHA Institute (International Institute of Humor and Healing Arts) www.hahainst
itute.com
Cleveland, Ohio
a Provide leadership, administrative, program direction, and website development
for international, web-based, resource network devoted to sharing the healing p
ower of humor in education, training and development arenas through keynote addr
esses, lectures, motivational talks and workshop facilitation.
a Responsible for project management and execution, research, and curriculum dev
elopment.
a Establish accreditation and CEUs for institute-related programs.
a Public speaker, lecturer, educator, humorist, writer.
a Coordinate, develop, and book special events and workshops as well as holistic
programs in self-esteem, diversity, leadership, writing, and stress management
for universities, fundraising events, volunteer groups, non-profit associations,
youth programs, and health organizations.
a Generate budgets, strategic plans, and advertising and marketing campaigns.
a Write and edit business correspondence, promotional materials, grant applicati
ons, and journal articles for publications.
a Mentor graduate students, humor writers, and health advocates online.
a Supervise clerical, operational and production staff.
a Extensive travel worldwide.
a Clients include Baxter Health Care, Lakeland Community College, Professional W
omen's Institute, United States Department of Agriculture, Aultman Hospital, Lub
rizol, Cleveland Clinic, University of Chicago Hospitals Learning Institute, Cas
e Western Reserve University, and Models for Unity/Cleveland State University.
5/2000 - 12/2002
Senior Manager, Chapter and Student Relations, Events and Volunteers Department
ASM International www.asminternational.org
Materials Park, Ohio
a Responsible for developing, promoting and directing programs to provide superi
or benefits and leadership training to the 37,000 members of this international,
professional, non-profit, education society representing metals and materials e
ngineers worldwide.
a Foster volunteer leadership, self-governance and member satisfaction as the pr
imary liaison between ASM headquarters, Board of Trustees, and professional chap
ter and student members.
a Create and execute annual leadership training event; chapter e-newsletter; and
other chapter activities.
a Visit chapter meetings nationwide and in Europe to motivate and troubleshoot,
and to learn about issues facing the membership.
a Serve as liaison to Chapter, Canadian, and European Councils, as well as Board
of Trustees.
a Administer visit reports, staff trainings, budgets, program development.
a Supervise administrative staff and volunteers.
a Work closely with Marketing and Membership, Education, and Events and Voluntee
rs department staff.
a Extensive travel.
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ADJUNCT FACULTY
Cleveland State University, Cleveland, Ohio
Bryant & Stratton Business College, Willoughby Hills, Ohio
EDUCATION
5/2000 Cleveland State University, Master's Degree, Education, Cleveland, Ohio
5/1998 CSU, Bachelor Degree, Liberal Arts (graduated summa cum laude)
AVOCATIONS
Comedy, reading, writing, fitness, nutrition, interior design, gardening, travel
, architecture
REFERENCES
Reference Name: Leslye Huff, Esq.
Reference Company: Huff Law, LLC, Cleveland
Reference Title: Owner
Phone: 216-391-4833
Email: Huff-Law@sbcglobal.net
Type: Personal / Professional
Reference Name: Nickie J. Antonio
Reference Company: Lakewood City Council
Reference Title: Lakewood City Councilwoman
Phone: 216-407-0173
Email: bellhous@aol.com
Type: Personal/Professional
Reference Name: Dr. Melodie Yates
Reference Company: Cleveland State University
Reference Title: Director
Phone: 216-687-2000
Email: myates@csuohio.edu
Type: Professional
Reference Name: Randall Barnes
Reference Company: ASM International
Reference Title: Technical Director
Phone: 440-338-5151, ext. 5451
Email: wwscott@asminternational.org
Type: Professional

CAREER INFO
Years of relevant work experience: 10+ to 15 Years
US - I am authorized to work in this country for any employer.
Desired Type: Employee,
Desired Status: Full-time
Description of my perfect job: I desire a creative, professional position where
I can work along with aware, intelligent, respectful and diverse individuals in
a physically appealing environment.
Desired Salary: Highly Negotiable
Job Titles: Administrator, Educator
Industries: Education, Advocacy
Willing to travel: Up to 30% travel
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Karen Williams, M.Ed
216-313-0333
kwe61e34@westpost.net