Karen Hargedon

Business professional transitioning to teaching with a DESE Preliminary License in Elementary Education. Completed 18 M.Ed. program credits with GPA of 3.95 at Lesley University in Cambridge MA.

Completed

Orton-Gillingham Multi-Sensory 30-hour training. Experienced long-term substitute in Boston Public Schools. Proven leader with excellent communication and management skills.

Director, Business Development – Division Finance at Comcast Corporation (2022-05 – 2025-12)

• Direct network expansion initiatives across the Northeast Division
• Present 20+ projects annually to senior leadership, securing billion-dollar funding
• Define performance criteria and deliver monthly progress reports to executives
• Collaborate with corporate headquarters on financial modeling and strategic initiatives
• Partner with Construction and Engineering to assess capacity and network expansion

Project Management Consultant at Populus Group (2017-01 – 2022-04)

• Directed portfolio of Market Expansion projects for Comcast Northeast Division
• Developed standardized processes improving project efficiency
• Presented expansion proposals to senior leadership, resulting in approved investments
• Delivered executive updates and forecasts to support strategic planning

District Wide Substitute at Boston Public Schools (2016-10 – 2016-12)

• Long-term special education substitute for 6th grade classroom
• Worked one on one with students and in group settings to support curriculum goals

Project Management Consultant at Self Employed (2010-07 – 2016-08)

• Managed Customer Care Service Delivery Program for Comcast Northeast Division
• Developed Incident Management Plan for Western New England Region
• Project Managed Metro E Market Trial and Product Launch for Comcast Business

Director & Senior Project Manager at Comcast Corporation (2007-07 – 2010-06)

• Directed Customer Care Program Management and Customer Advocacy initiatives
• Managed cross-functional teams to enhance customer experience and operations

M.Ed. in Elementary Education – Lesley University

B.A. in Business and Economics – St. Anselm College