Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Accomplishments
COMMUNITY & LEADERSHIP
CAREER FOUNDATIONS
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Karen Peters

Purcellville,VA

Summary

Dynamic Project Coordinator with cross-industry expertise in construction project management and healthcare advocacy. Proven success in managing multi-million-dollar portfolios, streamlining workflows, and building strong vendors, client, and community relationships. Recognized for delivering complex projects on time, creating educational programs, and fostering collaborative partnerships that improve operational efficiency, safety, and service outcomes. Adaptable, collaborative, and results-driven with a focus on quality, integrity, and measurable impact.

Overview

25
25

Years of Health Care experience with 8 years construction Indust

Work History

Assistant Project Manager – Millwork & Survey Lead

Sevan Multi-Site Solutions
01.2016 - 01.2025
  • Partnered with Project Managers and stakeholders to ensure millwork teams completed all deliverables outlined in project checklists, verifying accuracy and compliance at every stage.
  • Directed daily coordination with 15+ millwork vendors, confirming material requirements, managing timelines, and mitigating risks to maintain schedule integrity.
  • Led end-of-project quality assurance reviews, aligning outcomes with the expectations of architects, clients, and field supervisors to achieve full stakeholder satisfaction.
  • Managed survey team logistics, including travel planning, scheduling, and resource allocation to optimize efficiency and reduce downtime.
  • Oversaw equipment procurement and maintenance, ensuring survey teams had the tools and technology needed for accurate, safe, and efficient work.
  • Provided pre-survey client briefings to explain methodologies, address technical questions, and maintain transparency.
  • Maintained strict adherence to client protocols to avoid disruption to ongoing business operations, earning repeat client trust.
  • Facilitated weekly stakeholder meetings integrating progress updates, vendor input, and client priorities into actionable plans, resulting in a 95% satisfaction rating.

Sales Representative

Sizewise Durable Medical Equipment
01.2015 - 01.2016
  • Delivered customized presentations to hospitals and key stakeholders, aligning them with the best product solutions based on needs uncovered through in-depth conversations.
  • Secured 6 new accounts and reactivated 3 dormant territories through targeted relationship-building and education.
  • Partnered with clinical staff to ensure proper equipment use, improving patient safety and care outcomes.
  • Maintained Salesforce CRM accuracy to support strategic planning and territory growth.

Biologic Pharmaceutical Advocate

AbbVie / Quintiles
01.2013 - 01.2015
  • Advocated for patients with psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis, providing education, resources, and personalized guidance on all treatment options, with specialized expertise in biologic therapies to improve access to advanced care.
  • Served as the central liaison for patients, families, dermatologists, healthcare providers, physicians, social workers, and nonprofits, ensuring coordinated support for individuals often managing multiple immune-related conditions.
  • Built collaborative partnerships with nonprofits serving other disease states, leveraging overlapping needs to expand awareness, strengthen referral pipelines, and create a broader network of care.
  • Partnered with dermatologists across an 8-state territory to brand and promote AbbVie’s patient advocacy program, sponsoring professional events and supporting the Psoriasis and Psoriatic Arthritis Foundation’s 5K run/walk.
  • Delivered presentations at healthcare facilities, advocacy forums, community events, and trade shows, tailoring messages to diverse audiences and fostering understanding of treatment pathways.
  • Represented AbbVie at regional and national industry events, engaging stakeholders, sharing resources, and building lasting relationships to enhance program visibility and drive patient referrals.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Recreation With Emphasis in Therapeutic Recreation

SUNY College At Cortland
Cortland, NY

Skills

  • Construction Management
  • Healthcare Advocacy
  • Supplier Relationship Management
  • Smartsheet

Certification

  • Certifications: OSHA-30; Certified Grief Recovery Method Specialist (Companion Pet Loss) 6-2025
  • Tools: Salesforce, Procore, Smartsheet, Microsoft Office Suite, Zoom

Accomplishments

  • Coordinated a $2M++ multi-site millwork portfolio across 15+ vendors, achieving 100% on-time delivery to client specifications.
  • Guided millwork teams with detailed checklists, ensuring compliance and quality alignment with architects, clients, and field supervisors.
  • Delivered presentations that secured 6 new healthcare accounts and reactivated 3 dormant territories within one year.

COMMUNITY & LEADERSHIP

  • Liaison between vendors, clients, and teams, combining construction expertise with healthcare advocacy to deliver clear solutions.
  • Applied consultative approach to address diverse needs, improve safety, and enhance well-being on projects.
  • Created and led internship and mentorship programs for future professionals in construction and service industries.

CAREER FOUNDATIONS

  • Outreach Coordinator – Kids in Need of Dentistry – Organized dental screenings for underserved children, securing sponsors, volunteers, and partnerships.
  • Account Manager – Great Southwest Dental Laboratory – Managed 40+ accounts, delivering technical education and tailored solutions.
  • Patient Care Coordinator – Hearing Life Inc. – Guided patients through assessments, treatment options, and follow-up care.
  • Therapeutic Recreation Specialist – Designed adaptive programs for children with disabilities to enhance social, motor, and emotional skills.
  • Account Representative – Medstaff Medical Staffing and Home Health – Covered Kansas, working with hospitals and long-term care to meet staffing, rehab, and therapy needs.

Timeline

Assistant Project Manager – Millwork & Survey Lead

Sevan Multi-Site Solutions
01.2016 - 01.2025

Sales Representative

Sizewise Durable Medical Equipment
01.2015 - 01.2016

Biologic Pharmaceutical Advocate

AbbVie / Quintiles
01.2013 - 01.2015

Bachelor of Science - Recreation With Emphasis in Therapeutic Recreation

SUNY College At Cortland

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