Karen Timmons, MBA

Enthusiast
DISC Type : i

Senior Director of Marketing and Communications at De Smet Jesuit High School

Greater St. Louis, United States

Overview

Karen Timmons is a seasoned marketing executive with over 20 years of experience, currently serving as the Senior Director of Marketing at De Smet Jesuit. Holding an MBA from The University of Chicago Booth School of Business, she specializes in developing comprehensive marketing campaigns for non-profit and educational institutions.

Outside of her primary career, Karen has a demonstrated passion for health and wellness, having previously co-owned and operated a barre3 fitness studio. Her career choices indicate a strong commitment to community-focused organizations, particularly in the St. Louis area where she has worked for several educational institutions.

Unique fact: She successfully researched, developed, and launched a barre3 fitness franchise in St. Charles, MO.

Personality Overview

Amiable & Agreeable

Story Driven

Optimistic

They agree with others often, so exercise caution when relying on their word.  Unlike D or C types, they are convinced more by stories and testimonials. They prefer to build relationships rather than staying totally transactional.

Topics They Care About

Non-Profit Marketing
Her entire career is dedicated to marketing for non-profits and schools, focusing on branding, fundraising, and enrollment growth.
Student Development
Actively celebrates student achievements in community service and character-building on social media, showing a passion for holistic education.
Community Fundraising
Her experience includes creating fundraising appeals, and she is actively involved in hiring for fundraising roles at her current institution.

Media Appearances

Karen has no verified media appearances

Work History

10-2024
Senior Director of Marketing and Communications at De Smet Jesuit High School
10-2022 - 9-2024
Marketing and Social Media Coordinator at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis
5-2019 - 8-2022
Co-Owner at barre3
11-2017 - 5-2019
Director of Admissions and Marketing at Duchesne High School
6-2015 - 5-2016
National Office Director at ASSOCIATED ALUMNAE AND ALUMNI OF THE SACRED HEART

Education

9-1994 - 5-1997
Master of Business Administration - MBA from The University of Chicago Booth School of Business
1986 - 1990
Bachelor from University of Missouri-Columbia

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Insights For Selling To Karen

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Speak from experience about success that the product has seen with other customers
  • Refer to interesting customer testimonials and stress on great customer experience
  • Maintain high, positive energy and convey confidence

DONT's

  • Don’t ask too many questions in one go, weave them into the flow
  • Don't be critical or challenge them openly, they can react defensively
  • Don’t be too formal with them, they trust informality more

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Karen is

  • Relationship and rapport are valuable for them, but so is proven product value.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Karen

  • They probably won't say no directly.


Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Karen move?

  • They are not the ones to make fast decisions, even while they stay committed.
  • Can Karen take some risk or not?

  • They can take some low-probability risks if needed.

You And Karen

Personality Compatibility


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