Karen Krasznavolgyi

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Training Manager - Merck Library at Full-time Contractor via third party

Greater Philadelphia, United States

Overview

Karen is a highly experienced Library and Information Program Manager with expertise in corporate and academic environments, particularly in the pharmaceutical, chemical, and engineering sectors. Holding an MLS from Rutgers University, she excels in database management, vendor negotiation, and content digitization. Colleagues describe her as professional, thorough, and responsive.

Outside of work, Karen has a strong interest in literature and fellowship, recently attending the 43rd Annual Chesterton Conference. She is also multilingual, with fluency in German and Hungarian, indicating a passion for different languages and cultures. Her extensive leadership within the Special Libraries Association highlights her commitment to her profession.

Unique fact: Karen is trilingual (English, German, Hungarian) and has served as both President and Conference Program Chair for the Philadelphia Chapter of the SLA.

Personality Overview

Dynamic But Sincere

Decisive But Friendly

Driven But Considerate

They have the unique ability to win both love and respect from their team (or outsiders)  They combine a unique set of diverse traits where they are fast and friendly but can slow down to be thorough when needed If they are convinced, they can become very strong champions for your product

Topics They Care About

Corporate Training
As Training Manager for the Merck Library, she manages a global learning program to increase awareness and usage of scientific resources and databases.
Content Digitization
She led a major multi-year project at PQ Corporation to successfully digitize internal documents and implement a new content management system.
Library Management
Her career has focused on managing all aspects of information centers, including collection development, vendor negotiation, and information services for thousands of employees.

Media Appearances

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Work History

4-2022 - 8-2025
Training Manager - Merck Library at Full-time Contractor via third party
7-2021 - 1-2022
Information Resources Specialist at Ecovyst, Inc.
1-2015 - 6-2016
2016 Conference Program Planning Chair (LMD Dvision) at SLA Leadership and Management Division
9-2011 - 6-2021
Information Resources Specialist at PQ Corporation
1-2011 - 12-2011
2011 Past - President Philadelphia Chapter at Special Libraries Association

Education

1990 - 1992
MLS from Rutgers University
BS from Juniata College

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Insights For Selling To Karen

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • During followups, use calls or text if needed, they should be fine
  • Ask them for a lunch or coffee once some rapport has been established
  • Keep your pitch focused on the impact but nurture the relationship too

DONT's

  • Avoid focusing only on the product or its ROI, keep building trust subtly
  • Don’t be very informal during the early interactions even if they are being so themselves
  • Don’t hesitate from asking questions or pushing them, but take a formal approach

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Karen is

  • Nothing less than a strong combination of proof of results, relationship and high levels of professionalism is effective with them.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Karen

  • They can say no while staying friendly, but can also be pursuaded to reconsider

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Karen move?

  • They are generally fast movers and can take quick decisions
  • Can Karen take some risk or not?

  • They have high risk-appetite but can get ahead of themselves once in a while. Observe carefully

You And Karen

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