Karen Carlson

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Company: CNO Services, LLC

Location: Brownsburg, Ind.

Karen Carlson prides herself on always taking a positive approach, even when it is hard to do so within her 41st year of business consulting, as a senior business analyst in her 11th year at CNO Services, LLC. Her greatest career achievement thus far has been applying for and qualifying to take the CBAP exam. She has a great sense of humor and is knowledgeable about her craft. In five years, Ms. Carlson hopes to continue growing with the company. Continue reading →

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Jodi Calabro

b123121c95e444c9a1c879683f8bc982Title: Nurse Practitioner

Company: Renal Consultants

Location: Duryea, Penn.

Initially, Jodi Calabro became involved in her profession because she started as an ICU nurse. She needed more of a challenge, so she went back to school. Ms. Calabro attributes her success to her hard work and dedication to the well-being of her patients. Continue reading →

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Mireille Bitton

fcfe13d68e95410794025eb4eb2e19c9Title: Owner, Director of Merchandising

Company: Forecast

Location: West Hollywood, Calif.

Throughout her career, Ms. Bitton has attributed her success to experiencing a lot of ups and downs. Every time she always believed in herself, she is so strong. She looks at her life, and she raised two kids on her own. She was confident she would always land on her feet and never get depressed. She said she is not going to do it. She endured ups and downs in the industry; she just picks up the pieces and goes, this is the easier way. Initially, Ms. Bitton became involved in her profession because she is originally from France. In Paris she had her own company and did a lot of great things in the 1970s. She created a company and designed bell bottoms with  stripe mattress fabric and that was a huge hit. She then did shorts with a long coat and big boots. Continue reading →

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April Beckett

d49f5fc842fc441498185bfda8e2c253Title: EMT

Company: Family Medical Transport

Location: Mt. Pleasant, S.C.

The time she was working with a patient and said patient reached a goal she had been working towards for awhile toward her recovery was the highlight of her career. After reaching her goal, she turned toward Ms. Beckett and thanked her for doing what she does and for always brightening her day when she showed up. She said she looked forward to seeing her there every time and making her wants to push further. She said she couldn’t do it without her. In five years, Ms. Beckett plans for continued professional growth and acceptance into medical school. Continue reading →

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Elaine Arrieta

logoTitle: Owner

Company: Arrieta Construction

Location: Lackey, Va.

Elaine Arrieta chose her career in construction as a laborer, and has since worked her way up. The company she had worked for was closing, and she inherited their contracts. Since everyone knew Ms. Arrieta, she built her business into Arrieta Construction.  Continue reading →

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