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Karen Fitts

Operations & AI Workflow Design

Old Hickory, TN  ·  615-712-5946  ·  kmtfitts14@gmail.com  ·  linkedin.com/in/karen-turner  ·  karenfittsai.com

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Experience

Account Management Specialist

ATMUS FILTRATION TECHNOLOGIES  ·  2022–PRESENT

  • Collaborate with the account team to build and maintain strong customer relationships, organizing customer visits and supporting negotiation processes.
  • Identify customer needs and gather data to highlight Atmus's benefits, driving customer engagement and satisfaction.
  • Coordinate internal communication among sales roles, segments, and stakeholders to ensure alignment and effective information flow.
  • Manage a key account responsible for 30% of the company's revenue, contributing significantly to overall profitability.
  • Led a project forecasted to generate 4 million dollars in revenue over the next five years, demonstrating strong project management and strategic planning skills.
  • Lead cross-functional projects by coordinating with Marketing, Finance, Manufacturing, Technical, Purchasing, and Logistics to streamline processes and improve efficiency.
  • Execute Atmus Sales Process, ensuring accurate and timely reporting through CRM tools and systems to support decision-making.
  • Oversee Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable, ensuring timely invoicing and payment processing, and resolving billing issues.
  • Organize client events and presentations, showcasing product offerings to enhance brand awareness and foster customer loyalty.
  • Deliver client-facing presentations and training sessions to executive and analyst audiences, translating technical product capabilities into clear, actionable takeaways.

Account Representative – Commercial Specialist

BRIDGESTONE AMERICAS  ·  2019–2022

  • Contributed significantly to inventory analysis, ensuring accurate order management and comprehensive account reporting.
  • Ensured optimal inventory availability across multiple customer locations by identifying and mitigating forecasting errors.
  • Built and maintained strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, vendors, and customers.
  • Acted as a communication liaison with various departments and cross-functional teams to facilitate conflict resolution.
  • Utilized expertise in SAP systems to process and confirm customer orders, while compiling detailed order reports.
  • Resolved time-sensitive issues by analyzing customer orders and implementing actionable solutions to meet client needs efficiently.

International Teacher

SHANGHAI SHIXI HIGH SCHOOL & EF EDUCATION FIRST  ·  2014–2019

  • Strategically navigated and guided the learning process, implementing remedial measures to enhance and accelerate student academic performance.
  • Designed and adapted curriculum and instructional materials for varied learner levels, foundational experience in building training content and adult learning programs.
  • Fostered a student-centered environment by optimizing instructional practices and maintaining classroom discipline.
  • Applied performance assessment strategies to evaluate student learning, monitor progress, and identify areas needing improvement.
  • Customized instruction to address diverse learner needs, leading to significant improvements in academic outcomes for underperforming students.

Internal Auditor, Claims Adjuster & Claims Manager

ASSURANT SPECIALTY PROPERTY  ·  2005–2014

  • Managed seven direct reports, overseeing over 25 new client accounts and reviewing payrolls through Kronos.
  • Ensured accuracy and SOX compliance in the approval and authorization of claims payments totaling $150k.
  • Documented audit findings and generated detailed monthly operational reports to support claims processing.
  • Resolved discrepancies and errors in claims related to lender-placed hazard, flood, wind, and REO insurance policies.
  • Developed monthly operational reports, delivering key metrics and data insights to senior management.
  • Maintained positive client relationships, meeting quarterly to discuss account status and resolve issues.
  • Reviewed, adjusted, and negotiated insurance claims to ensure accurate settlements and compliance with policy terms.
  • Prepared comprehensive expense reports for corporate travel and provided detailed estimates for homeowners' claims.

AI Projects & Initiatives

Independent projects applying AI to real business workflows - see full write-ups on the Projects page.

  • Conversational AI Assistants – voice AI agent design, prompt engineering, compliance-aware conversation flows
  • AI SOP Generator – turns plain-language processes into structured documentation
  • AI Executive Briefing Generator
  • CRM Workflow Automation