Karen Andler
Crystal
Summary
Results-driven Project Manager and Client Services professional known for unparalleled productivity and efficiency in task completion. Specialize in strategic planning, client relationship management, and team leadership. Excel in communication, problem-solving, and adaptability, ensuring projects meet deadlines while exceeding client expectations.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Manager, Client Services
Shapco Printing
Golden Valley
10.2024 - 01.2026
- Coordinated client communication to ensure project specifications were met.
- Managed project timelines and resources for efficient workflow execution.
- Collaborated with various departments
- Collaborated with 5 Sales Representatives on projects from business cards to full print projects and full promotional item campaigns.
- Collaborated with representatives of promotional product companies ensuring product expectations were met.
- Collaborated with vendors to secure materials for project completion.
- Developed client-facing materials such as presentations, proposals and reports.
- Served as a liaison between internal teams, external partners, and clients.
Account Manager
The Vision Companies/Vision Staffing Solutions
Rogers
03.2010 - 10.2024
- Managed sales development, sales retention, internal communication, customer service, networking, prospect research, outbound calls, and client meetings
- Assessed and onboarded new clients and negotiated contracts
- Collaborated with the Recruiting Team on 5,416 orders over 14 years
- Introduced effective Direct Hire methods, achieving 40 personal fills and a team total of 53, generating $556,500 in added revenue. This averaged an additional $40,000 in yearly revenue during my tenure
- 2,975 client positions were filled through orders secured with my clients
- Generated over $6,000,000 in potential business in a single year, with $3,000,000 realized.
- Facilitated communication between clients and internal teams for project completion.
- Coordinated contract negotiations and ensured compliance with agreements.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology, Recreation
St. Cloud State University
St Cloud, United StatesMarshall Senior High
Skills
- Project management
- Client communication
- Customer relationship management
- Team collaboration
- Relationship building
- Subject matter research
- Client relations
- Vendor sourcing
Affiliations
- CSP, certification in staffing
- Blaine Chamber of Commerce, Ambassador, 2017-2020
- Blaine Chamber of Commerce, member, 2013-2020
- Cooper HS Football Parent Association, Co-President, 2019-2021
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Project Manager, Client Services
Shapco Printing
10.2024 - 01.2026
Account Manager
The Vision Companies/Vision Staffing Solutions
03.2010 - 10.2024
Bachelor of Science - Psychology, Recreation
St. Cloud State University
Marshall Senior High