Karen Hopkins Curriculum Vitae (online version)

CV info This online version of my Curriculum Vitae (CV) is a summary of my education, experience and proficiencies. For privacy reasons, it does not include personal or detailed work history information. However, my actual CV does. If you would like a copy of my actual CV, I will be happy to provide it at our in-person meeting or you can complete the “Contact” form on this website. Please note, CVs are only provided to prospective clients and/or prospective employers. Thank you.

Introduction Hello, my name is Karen Hopkins. I am a Small Business Professional/ Accountant and Training Facilitator in Los Angeles. My area of expertise is small business operations, adult training, and instructional writing specifically in the property management and educational nonprofit sectors. I have over 20 years of work experience; the past ten years have been spent providing accounting/bookkeeping services and adult training to clients. “I am incredibly excited about working with adult learners and educators in an eLearning environment. I believe my hands-on training approach instills understanding and life skills that can be used in most work-life situations. I am confident that the learners’ outcome will result in Learning Transfer.”

Education My didactic background consists of business and education which I think is the perfect combination for teaching professional online courses to adult learners. ◦Master of Education (M.Ed.), Adult Education & Training  Colorado State University ◦Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.)  National University ◦Continuing Education & Business Development Professional  West Los Angeles College

Training and Expertise Areas of TrainingAreas of Expertise  Adult Education and Training  Adult Learning Theory  Instructional Design/ADDIE model  Course Modules  Online Distance Learning Platforms  Assessments and Evaluations  Subject Matter Expert:  Business, Management, Diversity, and Life Skills  Learner-centered hands-on eLearning environments: role play, simulations, group discussions, team projects  Small Business Operations  Adult Training  Property Management  Nonprofit  General Accounting & Bookkeeping  Life Skills  Virtual Technology  Instructional & Technical Writing

Major Accomplishments-1 Major Accomplishments during the past 20+ years… Designed an online course demo and accompanying ebook. Successfully setup an accounting system for a Culver City educational development company. Effectively setup an accounting system and facilitated user training for a West L.A. Homeowners’ Association. Created a basic website for a Santa Monica C.P.A. Contributed to an accounting system conversion and facilitated user training for a Beverly Hills property management company. Developed a strategy to quickly and efficiently process 13 residential properties’ work backlogs for a property management company in Santa Monica.

Major Accomplishments-2 Major Accomplishments during the past 20+ years… (cont.) Created a computer-based procedure manual for an Accountant II position at USC-ICT; trained two staff associates and one intern; prepared for and successfully passed a procurement card audit. Effectively setup an Accountant II position along with staff training for the University of California Office of the President (UCOP). Also wrote/compiled a desk manual for UCLA-EFM Accountant II. Streamlined my accounting position into 32 hours per week which saved my former employer thousands of dollars per year and allowed me to finish my undergrad studies.

Professional and Personal Qualities o Very comfortable working with diverse groups of people from all walks of life o Knowledge and experience with online technology used for training and presentations o Able to develop and write educational instruction and business procedure manuals o Expert in the daily operations of small business/entrepreneurship o Seasoned professional with friendly interpersonal skills o Excellent oral and written communication skills o Exceptional organizational and time management skills o Lifelong learner

Proficiencies & Affiliations Software and Proficiencies  Microsoft, Blackboard, Etudes, QuickBooks, Yardi, Citrix-Virtual  Adult Training, Distance Learning, Writing, Data Conversions, Virtual Platforms Affiliations Citrix Systems Intuit QuickBooks Small Business Administration (SBA) Small Business Development Center (SBDC) National Association of Professional Women (NAPW) Charities: Revlon Run/Walk, American Stroke Association, St. Jude, and Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles

CV info This online version of my Curriculum Vitae (CV) is a summary of my education, experience and proficiencies. For privacy reasons, it does not include personal or detailed work history information. However, my actual CV does. If you would like a copy of my actual CV, I will be happy to provide it at our in-person meeting or you can complete the “Contact” form on this website. Please note, CVs are only provided to prospective clients and/or prospective employers. Thank you.