Karen's approach sets her apart in the consulting field. Unlike most she's more than willing to roll up her sleeves and help clients with implementation. Her background in operations is unique and gives her the ability to make a big difference for her clients in a short amount of time. She's also wonderfully professional and joy to be around. - Joey Brannon, CPA, President and Founder, Axiom Professional Group, P.A.

Ms. Karen Magee serves as the President of Karen Magee and Associates; a business consulting and training firm.  She has been credited with assisting businesses in achieving success by identifying the pragmatic solutions to their specific needs.  Ms. Magee believes in developing strategies that work with the individual business owners’ personal leadership style and corporate culture.  She enjoys working with all sizes of businesses and embraces the variety of industries.
 
Ms. Magee is an admired public speaker, delivering presentations for Colleges, Chambers of Commerce, business and government organizations on such topics as strategic planning, business plans, customer service, cash flow management and selling techniques.

Ms. Magee previously held the position of Assistant Director of the Small Business Development Center at Manatee Community College where she was instrumental in increasing the economic impact of the SBDC in Manatee and Sarasota Counties.  She is very involved in encouraging entrepreneurial activities in the community and has served on the Board for the Community Entrepreneurial Opportunity for the City of Sarasota.

In the years prior to working with the SBDC, Ms. Magee owned a retail jewelry store, was President of Magee Sign Service and worked in sales and management in the green industry.  She was named Small Business of the Year by the Manatee Chamber of Commerce in 1998.  Her diverse background in manufacturing, service, retail and distribution gives her the ability to pinpoint strategic opportunities for existing businesses and start-ups.

Ms. Magee graduated Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from the University of Central Florida in 1989 and is licensed in several trades.

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