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| Management Team |
Mary Abbajay, Principal
 Mary Abbajay, Principal and co-founder of Careerstone Group, is passionate about helping clients create productive careers and workplaces that foster professional and personal excellence. She has a special interest in developing emerging leaders and helping organizations create high engagement workplaces.
Mary’s extensive experience and business savvy – she has more than 15 years’ experience in leadership positions, a Master’s Degree in Organizational Management, and certificates from Georgetown University’s Organizational Development Program and the Coaches Training Institute – enables her to quickly identify her clients’ needs and work with them to develop impactful solutions. As a frequent expert contributor for television and print publications in the greater Washington, DC area, Mary actively provides leadership advice and serves as a regular host and guest on Clear Channel’s Sunday radio programs. Mary enjoys staying active in the community by serving on the Board of Director for Leadership Greater Washington and is current program co-chair for Youth Leadership Greater Washington.
She is also a volunteer Mentor for Mentor’s Inc, a Washington, D.C. based urban youth mentoring program.
Contact Mary: 202.595.1328
Email: mary@careerstonegroup.com
Hear Mary on the radio: http://washfm.com/pages/waf.html
Visit Mary’s The Working Life Blog: http://theworkinglifeblog.blogspot.com/
Watch Mary's recent television appearances: http://www.youtube.com/maryabbajay |
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Karen Bedell, Principal
 Karen Bedell, Principal and co-founder of Careerstone Group, is highly skilled in the practices and methods of organizational and professional development. She adds significant value to her clients by bringing more than 20 years of business experience in the United Kingdom and the United States.
Karen's approach to organizational needs is representative of her comprehensive corporate experience coupled with the business acumen she’s acquired through her: post-graduate degree in international marketing management; involvement in Georgetown University’s Center for Professional Development Transformational Leadership Program; Myers-Briggs Type Indicator® certification; and membership in the International Coach Federation and the Mid-Atlantic Facilitators Network. A professional and executive coach, former Vice President of Product Development and successful consultant in both the private and public sectors, Karen is a valued partner in her clients’ organizations.
In addition to Karen’s rewarding professional career, she is proud to be the mother of two young adults.
Contact Karen: (202) 595-1328
Email: karen@careerstonegroup.com |
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Laura Buckley, Senior Training Officer
 Laura Buckley is a talented and experienced consultant, trainer and curriculum designer. Laura joined Careerstone Group after spending more than seven years as an Army officer and dietitian. She has extensive experience in customer service training, leadership development training and team building.
From her experiences as a supervisor and internship preceptor, she has developed an understanding of the importance of teamwork, flexibility in the workplace, outstanding communication skills and a positive attitude. From working with patients, she has developed excellent listening and coaching skills and has a keen sense for identifying underlying issues. She has experience working with individuals of all ranks and experience levels. Laura holds a M.S. in Adult Education from Buffalo State College, and a B.S. in Nutrition Management from Rochester Institute of Technology. Laura is a certified dietitian and is certified in facilitation and a number of personality assessments.
Contact Laura: 202-595-1328
Email: laura@careerstonegroup.com |
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