Karen Desollar

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ABOUT KAREN DESOLLAR

A versatile communications practitioner with a broad understanding of branding, integrated messaging and target audience marketing strategies. Unique combination of hands-on editorial and design expertise. Extensive experience in the management and coordination of the publication process from concept to delivery, for both print and web. Understanding of big picture/organizational issues as well as the mechanics to get the job done. Trained and experienced editor, skilled at determining editorial content that meets organizational objectives, writing stories or making assignments to staff or freelance writers, editing for grammar, Accomplished graphic designer with broad range of design experience, including magazine, marketing collateral, website development, event support and environmental projects. Able to design simple-to- complex print pieces (or direct their design), guide projects through the production process to delivery, as well as monitor the project budget and timeline. Self-starter who is creative, organized, has a strong sense of aesthetics, enjoys variety and working in a team environment. Able to serve as director of communications or public relations, editor-in-chief, publishing or production manager, graphic designer and/or director of special events. 20+ years of experience in editorial production, event planning and support, and organizational public relations, serving in non-profit and/or educational institutions; maintains a vision and mission to better the lives of others and provide support to organizational objectives.