karen williams

talk show host

About

I have over 30 years in vocational services as an Employment Counselor/Case Manager and Facilitator. I facilitate life and career skills to individuals and groups. My background covers both front line and management positions. I also have extensive experience with both direct sales and the corporate world in training, recruiting and building/motivating a strong team with positive results. I have begun a new adventure with Bold radio as the host of "It's My Thing". A show about getting involved in your community, local and global, to make a difference and life a socially conscious life. The show is the first and third Sunday of each month, mornings at 8:00am. Listen in at Boldradiostation.com! Specialties: Coaching life skills, Case Management, Recruiting, Sales, Training, Coaching, Hiring, Program Development, Negotiating, motivating a team and Developing Leaders

Country

canada

City

british columbia

Industry

consumer services

Skill

negotiation, career counseling, team building, coaching, program development, recruiting, success coaching, action plan development, resume writing, leadership, supervisory skills, time management, workshop facilitation, event management, training, strategic planning, case managment, curriculum design, teaching, leadership development, program management, budgets, public relations, human resources, customer service, interview preparation, career development, organizational development, sales, conflict resolution, public speaking, staff development, event planning, job coaching, fundraising, employee training, interviews, nonprofits, personal development, hiring, social networking, direct sales, entrepreneurship, small business, employee relations, management

Experience

division leader

lia sophia

2009-1 - 2014-5 · 5 yrs 5 mos

Building a strong team and helping them develop their own businesses, Sales, Recruiting, Training, Coaching, Motivating

leader

direct sales force

1980-1 - 2011-1 · 31 yrs 1 mo

Team building, recruiting, sales, training, coaching, motivating

team builder

aurastella

2007-10 - 2010-1 · 2 yrs 4 mos

Recruiting, team building, training; in direct marketing party plan business

director and manager and supervisor

various companies

1996-1 - 2005-12 · 10 yrs

I have been a program director and manager for various projects involving community and vocational services. Duties include proposal writing and submission, hiring and coaching a team of up to 10 employees. Develop curriculum for class and online programs. Manage budgets for multiple projects and submit monthly project reports and statistics.

team builder

alloette cosmetics

1983-9 - 1986-1 · 2 yrs 5 mos

recruiting, sales, training team for direct marketing company selling skin care products

lead student recruiter

northern lights college

2015-1 - 2016-1 · 1 yr 1 mo

What a fun and interesting job! I get to travel, meet new people and sell education all at the same time. Attending schools, trade shows and post secondary events are a big part of my job. Helping inspire others to further their education is a bonus!

life skills trainer and counsellor and vocational rehabilitation

various institutions

1982-5 - Present · 44 yrs 5 mos

Training/facilitating various programs and subjects to adults all over BC. Supporting clients through life challenges and providing information on additional community services. Topics include: communication, time management, goal setting, decision making, addictions recovery, employment skills. I have also facilitation company training programs and courses for team building.

facilitator

chemistry consulting group

2012-1 - 2014-3 · 2 yrs 3 mos

Teaching pre-employment and employment skills to participants over 55yrs of age.

life skills facilitator

wcg

2010-1 - 2011-1 · 1 yr 1 mo

Coaching, career and life skills. case management. Skill development training, sales and customer service as well as basic computer skills. Taught resume writing, interview skills, communication, time management, anger management, understanding the labor market information . Curriculum development. Support participants is resolving barriers to employment. Support and coach participants in overcoming life challenges.

team builder

scentsy, inc.

2009-1 - 2010-1 · 1 yr 1 mo

sales, recruiting, training, coaching, motivating

vocational rehabilitation consultant

worksafebc

2005-6 - 2010-1 · 4 yrs 8 mos

Supporting injured workers back to work after a workplace injury. Employment and life coaching, case management and job development. Developing and writing training and return to work plans as well as the budgets that supported the plans. Issued benefits to workers and outside agencies involved in return to work plans. Support workers and their families through the impact of an at work injury.

program coordinator

college of new caledonia

1991-1 - 1997-1 · 6 yrs 1 mo

Facilitate Career and life skills programming. Support clients through life challenges, legal, medical and financial. Case Manage and provide follow up. Compile monthly statistics and reports for funders. Attend regional meetings on behalf of department to develop community action plans

sales consultant

princess house

1990-1 - 1992-1 · 2 yrs 1 mo

talk show host

bold radio station it's my thing talk show

2015-5 - Present · 11 yrs 5 mos

It has been a life long mission of mine to lift others and this new radio show is an opportunity for me to do it on a much larger scale. It's My Thing is a talk radio show that showcases individuals who are answering their calling. It is about listening to your social conscience. People who are dedicated to a cause and are committed to action. This is an online program and therefore is available all over the world. As this is a new venture for me, it is an ongoing learning process and I am enthusiastically rising to the challenge. I have some incredible people booked to be on the show and look forward to our conversations. How about you? Do you know someone who would be great for the show? Drop me a message and let's talk about it.

Education

thompson rivers university

2016-1 - 2018-1 · 2 yrs 1 mo

douglas college

human services

I have continued with my life long learning and taken human resources training as well as addictions counselling. I have taken courses for instruction as well. I am currently building my conflict resolution and mediation skills.