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Karen Hewson

@karenhewson

I support clients through healthcare, education, and operations with empathy, cross-cultural communication, and organized coordination.

Canada

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I've supported approximately 50 international maternity clients at HOUM OB/GYN Clinic and Birthing Center, coordinating prenatal and postpartum care, communicating with providers, and offering calm, compassionate support throughout pregnancy and birth.

I've also led flipped-learning implementation at Sungkyul University, coached business professionals at ECK Education, and founded SpoonMe Vegan Meals, where I built operations supporting more than 200 meals per day and secured an NBC partnership during the 2018 PyeongChang Winter Olympics.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Birth Doula

HOUM OB/GYN Clinic and Birthing Center

Apr 2024 - Apr 2026 (2 years)

Provided compassionate prenatal, labor, and postpartum support for approximately 50 international clients. Coordinated appointments, served as liaison between clients and medical providers, and maintained confidentiality.

Patient Care Scheduling Cross Cultural Communication Confidentiality Empathy Customer Relationship Management

Private Business English Language Coach

ECK Education

Mar 2020 - Mar 2026 (6 years)

Provided one-on-one English coaching to business professionals, building long-term client relationships. Designed personalized learning plans and facilitated discussions on global affairs and business topics.

Personal Learning Plans Business Communication Customer Relationship Management

University English Instructor

Sungkyul University

Mar 2021 - Feb 2026 (4 years 11 months)

Led the English department's transition to a Flipped Learning model, increasing student engagement. Presented on flipped learning benefits and created an inclusive classroom environment for diverse learners.

Flipped Classrooms ESL Education Curriculum Development Classroom Management Cross Cultural Communication

Founder & Operations Manager

SpoonMe Vegan Meals

Dec 2016 - Dec 2018 (2 years)

Founded and managed a vegan prepared meal delivery company, overseeing operations from concept to execution. Secured a corporate partnership with NBC for the 2018 PyeongChang Winter Olympics and managed production of over 200 meals per day.

Business Operations entrepreneurship Menu Design Production Management Quality Control Inventory Management