Karen Gardner

Karen Gardner is a seasoned Human Resources and Operations professional with a robust background in supporting non-profit, growth-oriented, and mission-driven organizations.

With a successful history of cultivating talent, fostering teamwork, and expanding impactful programs, Karen demonstrates strong organizational, customer service, and communication abilities in orchestrating various business functions.

Her expertise lies in employee counseling, conflict resolution, and problem-solving, positioning her as a trusted advisor and intermediary between senior management and teams.

Karen Gardner's skill set encompasses a wide range of competencies including Training & Development, Community Relations & Outreach, Employee Relations, University Liaison, Project Management, Organizational Development, Policy Development/Administration, Communications, Social Media Management, Compensation & Benefits, Recruitment/Staffing, Performance Management, Regulatory Compliance, and Health and Safety.

She has lent her talents to a variety of industries such as Non-Profit, Government, Energy Management, Pharmaceutical/Bio-technical, and Health Care.

Karen Gardner pursued her education in BS Rehabilitation and Psychology at the University of Maine at Farmington.

Her professional journey includes roles such as Director of Core Services at the North Carolina Sustainable Energy Association, Human Resources Consultant at the Human Milk Banking Association of North America, Human Resources Manager at Advanced Energy Corporation, as well as various roles as a Human Resources Consultant, Generalist, and Corporate Trainer in distinguished organizations like Novozymes North America, Wake County Government, Home Health and Hospice, Nutri/System, Inc., and more.