Karen joined The Almshouse Association in 2018, originally working as a contractor to project manage a new website build. Her role grew and she joined the team permanently in 2019 overseeing all marketing communication and material for members, The Almshouse Association website content, the quarterly Almshouses Gazette publications, the annual report, branding and social media accounts.
Prior to joining the Association Karen worked for 17 years at CTS Logistics working alongside the Managing Director to build the company from a small haulage firm to a multi-million, multi-modalĀ specialised transport business embracing a number of roles along the way including General Manager, ISO Quality Manager, marketing, communications and tender bids as well as policies, procedures, insurance, accounts and payroll. She has also worked for LEGO, Electronic Arts and NSA in marketing roles. Outside of work, Karen has become a keen allotmenter (is that a word?) specialising in sloe gin production ā āKarenās Sloe Potionā, as well as being a dog-loving social butterfly and enthusiastic wine drinker.