Karen Rager's Email & Phone Number

💼 Past Experience

Karen Rager's greatest accomplishment during her first four years as a Talent Manager at Ledgent was increasing the sales and profit of the company. She also successfully developed training manuals and techniques for all new sales reps and successfully increased sales and profit by 49%. Karen Rager is also credited with introducing American business practice to over 200 German Architects, Electronic Technicians and Information Analysts and successfully taught interviewing techniques and resume preparation to Germans, Europeans and Americans.

🎓 Education

Karen Rager's Background and work readiness:Karen Rager's educational background and work readiness background can be described as follows: Karen Rager completed an associate's degree in fashion management from the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising in 1982. After completing her undergrad degree, Karen Rager worked as a fashion operations manager forents at fashion house FIDM from 1982 to 1984. For the next 4 years, Karen Rager conducted various customer service and training tasks within the company.While at FIDM, Karen Rager began her work on the development of their onlineUndies store. This project was a success, and in 1990, Karen Rager became the first woman to lead the design and development of FIDM's online store. During her time at FIDM, Karen Rager alsoolumedseveral influential fashion design projects, such as the 1995 FIDM Opening Day ball gown for the Hollywood Bowl and the 1997 FIDM Classic Couture Collection. In 2000, Karen Rager took on a new role within the company as the first female Corporate Vice President. During her time at FIDM, Karen Rager also helped to lay the groundwork for the company's Fortuitous Future line, which became a successful imprint in 2003. Today, Karen Rager is a Senior Vice President with the company.Additionally, Karen Rager has held various other positions within the company that have placed her within a keyhole of fashion design and development. These positions have included the Vice President of Stores, the Vice President of Design and Development, and the Vice President of Online Operations. While at each of these positions, Karen Rager has played a crucial role in developing and nurture the careers of many influential fashion designers. These positions have also given Karen Rager invaluable experience in designing and managing a major online store.Thus, Karen Rager's background and experience in fashion design, development, and marketing have led her to a successful career as a senior vice president with FIDM. This background, combined with Karen Rager's strong work readiness and positive attitude, has led to her being highly sought after by fashion industry regulars and professionals.

💡 Technical & Interpersonal Skills

Karen Rager has over 20 years of experience managing and developing talent. She has aClinical PT and has worked with a variety of different populations including athletes, the military, the work force, the elderly, etc. She has also worked in the areas of administrative and executive positions.Karen is currently a Branch Manager - Los Angeles/Orange County at Ledgent from July 2005 to November 2007 (2 years 5 months). As Branch Manager of a temporary/direct-hire staffing office and part of the Roth Staffing Companies, Karen increased sales and profit by 49% retail, 51% national accounts with a 30% gross margin within one year. Karen successfully identified and corrected State and Federal employment law regulations in the areas of Sarbanes-Oxley corporate governess and fiduciary requirements. Karen also successfully developed and executedIsraeli national business practices to over 200 German Architects, Electronic Technicians and Information Analysts. Karen was also successful in introducing American business practice to over 200 German Judges, Lawyers and other professionals in the area.Karen is currently Vice President Sales and Marketing at Lorien Natur Kosmetik from January 1996 to December 2001 (6 years). Responsible for a sales and marketing team in Germany and England. As Vice President Sales and Marketing, Karen was also responsible for the development and implementation of a strategic blend of innovative, effective work force solutions on a local and international basis. In addition, she was also successful in bringing in top talent from all over the world, developing a comprehensive, consultative approach to meeting the needs of her clients and candidates.Karen is also a Japanese translator and English teacher/translator working with Schule fuer EDV und berufliche Bildung GmbH from January 2001 to December 2004 (4 years). In 2006, Karen was quoted in the Orange County Register as saying "We're the best in the business".In January of 2006, Karen was hired by TEEMA Solutions Group, Inc. as a web design specialist. In this role, Karen introduced American business practice to over 200 German Architects, Electronic Technicians and Information Analysts.Since Karen joined the company, TEEMA has become one of the fastest growing Staffing Solutions companies in North America. TEEMA was founded on the belief that the future is about 'disrupting our industry'. Karen's experience and resources give her the ability to build the best possible team for client's needs.