Karen Davis Email & Phone Number

Plano, Texas, United States

As the Cultural Arts Grant Administrator, I am responsible for managing the overall process of arts and events grant funding offered by the City of Plano through the Budget & Research Department. In this capacity I also serve as the Staff Liaison to the City of Plano Cultural Arts Commission. As well as working with the granting process, I also support the Budget Department in coordinating with specific City Departments in preparing and managing the Operating Budget, reviewing and approving expenditures and budget adjustments, as well as three-year forecasting and fund management.

Dallas, Texas, United States

As Departmental Budget Analyst, I oversaw and managed financials for Dallas Animal Services (DAS). This multi-faceted role involved developing complex forecasting models, producing data-driven insights, and making strategic recommendations on the department’s $17 million annual operating budget.

Plano, Texas, United States

As Director of Operations, I oversaw key financial and administrative functions including grants, HR, contracts, technology, and Board relations. This leadership role involved supervising two direct reports in analyzing income and expenses as well as developing projections, financial reports, and recommendations.

Plano, Tx

As Marketing Director, I created and executed a marketing strategy to accelerate brand awareness of Learning RX’s services among the medical and educational communities and the public. This involved supporting sales, nurturing relationships with referral sources, and designing marketing collateral.

Plano, Tx

As Acting Director of Operations, I stepped in and managed the organization’s operations on a short-term basis prior to the newly hired director taking over.

Carrollton, Tx

As Associate Broker, I sold commercial real estate and earned special recognition for closing over $5 million in sales in one year.

Hearing testing and hearing aid sales

B.S., Speech Pathology

Master'S, Audiology

Master'S, Education