Karen has worked for Baker Communications for the past eight years. Karen regularly interfaces with senior executives, mid-managers and support staff in the design and training of their personnel. As a Consultant/Trainer at Baker, she works closely with major companies such as British Petroleum, Amoco, Solvay Polymers, BMC Software and Advanced Micro Devices.

Karen's specialties include the design of Executive leadership training, communication building, presentation skills, value selling, negotiations and Train-the-Trainer.

Prior to beginning her career at Baker, Karen was instrumental in the design and delivery of various programs connected with Dale Carnegie Training. As a Training Consultant, she was instrumental in tailoring and writing programs in the areas of Change Management, Customer Service, Value-Added Selling, and Facilitation Skills.

Karen is a graduate of the University of Texas at Austin with a Bachelor of Science degree in Petroleum Engineering. Upon graduation, Karen spent four years as a field training engineer for Dowell-Schlumberger. She is active in community theater around the Houston area and is a member of the Houston Choral Society and the Gilbert & Sullivan Society.