Karen HopkinsCurriculum 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.

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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 Training Areas of Expertise

Adult Education and TrainingAdult Learning TheoryInstructional Design/ADDIE modelCourse ModulesOnline Distance Learning PlatformsAssessments and EvaluationsSubject Matter Expert:

Business, Management, Diversity, and Life Skills

Learner-centered hands-on eLearning environments: role play, simulations, group discussions, team projects

Small Business OperationsAdult TrainingProperty ManagementNonprofitGeneral Accounting & BookkeepingLife SkillsVirtual TechnologyInstructional & 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 trainingand presentations

o Able to develop and write educational instruction and businessprocedure manuals

o Expert in the daily operations of small business/entrepreneurshipo Seasoned professional with friendly interpersonal skillso Excellent oral and written communication skillso Exceptional organizational and time management skillso Lifelong learner

Proficiencies & Affiliations

Software and ProficienciesMicrosoft, 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.