Karen Hart
Topeka,KS
Summary
Results-driven individual that is highly adaptable to any situation—challenging myself to answer the difficult questions unique to the Manufacturing Industry.
Striving to capitalize on every opportunity for professional and personal growth. Team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Program Manager, National Acct Customer II
MSC Industrial Supply
03.2023 - Current
- Led cross-functional teams to deliver strategic initiatives aligning with organizational goals.
- Developed and implemented project plans, ensuring compliance with timelines.
- Facilitated stakeholder meetings to gather requirements and provide project updates.
- Mentored junior staff, enhancing team capabilities and fostering professional growth.
- Supporting a complex Market Channel with MSC's largest customer, Motion Industries.
Proj Mgr I, Bus Solutions Implementation
MSC Industrial Supply
07.2021 - 03.2023
- Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
- Developed and implemented business strategies to achieve business goals and stay competitive.
- Participated in meetings with Customer to discuss project direction and milestone achievement.
- Communicated clearly with stakeholders to keep everyone on same page and working toward established business goals.
Inventory Management Specialist III
MSC Industrial Supply
12.2018 - 07.2021
- Solutions based Project Management
- Identify, build and implement Inventory Management Programs defined by need and proven by cost savings
- Selected as 1 of 4 IMS's in the country to manage all Consignment Vending Projects for MSC
Metalworking Account Executive
MSC Industrial Supply
08.2017 - 12.2018
- Grew declining portfolio to 130% in 10 months
- Accepted additional responsibilities training peers
- Creating profitable Customer discount structures
Inside Sales Representative
MSC Industrial Supply
07.2011 - 08.2017
- Supporting Outside Sales Team; discount guidance, product knowledge, exceptional customer support
- Valuable resource versed in Outside Sales, Product and market pricing
Senior Account Executive
MSC Industrial Supply
04.2005 - 07.2011
- Award wining Sales Associate, consistently in the the top 20% of the National Sales Force
- Sid's Club winner 2009/2010
- Winner of multiple MSC Sales contests, including monetary prizes and Hawaiian vacation
Vendor Sales Representative
MSC Industrial Supply
06.2004 - 04.2005
- Set-up / maintenance of vendor managed inventory programs
- Delivering double digit growth for 15 accounts in the absence of designated Sales Representative
Education
High School Diploma -
Olathe North Sr High School
Olathe, KSSkills
- Gaining Customer trust
- New Business Development
- Project Management
- Product knowledge
- Teamwork / Collaboration
- Navigating internal operating systems
- Building profitable programs
- Sales Development
Timeline
Program Manager, National Acct Customer II
MSC Industrial Supply
03.2023 - Current
Proj Mgr I, Bus Solutions Implementation
MSC Industrial Supply
07.2021 - 03.2023
Inventory Management Specialist III
MSC Industrial Supply
12.2018 - 07.2021
Metalworking Account Executive
MSC Industrial Supply
08.2017 - 12.2018
Inside Sales Representative
MSC Industrial Supply
07.2011 - 08.2017
Senior Account Executive
MSC Industrial Supply
04.2005 - 07.2011
Vendor Sales Representative
MSC Industrial Supply
06.2004 - 04.2005
High School Diploma -
Olathe North Sr High School