Karen Deavall

Posted on July 6, 2015 by Top Female Executives

b7bb62150a4445d0a70702522f85233fTitle: Managing Director

Company: Improved Reading Centres South Africa (Pty) Ltd

Location: Johannesburg, South Africa

Karen Deavall’s consulting and free-lance facilitation company has been operating since 1995. Her greatest career achievement was starting a law degree at the age of 30 and completing her articles of clerkship, earning a law degree studying part-time and simultaneously raising her children and being a wife. She is proud of having passed all of her legal board exams 2 years before she had completed her degree. Ms. Deavall graduated with B. Proc. law degree from UNISA (University of South Africa) at the age of 35. In 2006 she was awarded a BA Communication Science, also through part-time studying at UNISA. Ms. Deavall once had a clerk who attended the Advanced Reading Skills Course. The clerk could only read at around 20 words per minute with less than 50 percent comprehension. She increased her effective performance level by 17 times. This was an incredible improvement, which increased her confidence immeasurably and enabled her to have the courage to apply for a more senior position.  Continue reading →

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Renee Danette (Petrola)

Posted on July 6, 2015 by Top Female Executives

051ee9abd9234efd8cee338df1b113bbTitle: Teacher (Retired)

Company: Mount Sinai School District

Location: Miller Place, N.Y.

As a 43-year retired teacher at Mount Sinai School District, Renee Danette (Petrola) attributes her success to her passion, listening and observational skills. Initially, she became involved in her profession because of the inspiration she received from her mother, Phyllis Petrola, who was also an elementary teacher, and her experience as a babysitter. Ms. Danette (Petrola) is 100 credits past a master’s degree. She has worked as a conflict mediator and has experience as a counselor. She taught swimming lessons and also taught writing classes; two of her students placed first for writing an anthology in the Walt Whitman poetry contest. She was involved in the local parent-teacher association and was one of four pioneer teachers working in an outdoor learning laboratory with fifth-grade students studying the impact of humankind upon the environment. Continue reading →

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Jackie Cunningham

Posted on July 6, 2015 by Top Female Executives

BJs-storefrontTitle: Vice President of E-Commerce

Company: BJs Wholesale Club

Location: Boston, Mass.

Initially, Jackie Cunningham became involved in her profession 28 years ago because she was in retail and merchandising, and this opportunity came along to move from the buying side to e-commerce. For the past seven years, she has worked for BJ Wholesale Club, currently holding the role as vice president of e-commerce. There, Ms. Cunningam continues into her 30th year of general management expertise. Continue reading →

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Pamela Crouser

Posted on July 6, 2015 by Top Female Executives

1109PamelaPreferredSmallTitle: Vice President

Company: Crouser and Associates, Inc.

Location: Fernandina Beach, Fla.

Throughout 30 years in the business consulting industry, Pamela Crouser has built an expertise in developing and maintaining trusted relationships with clients. She attributes her success to being a mentor, role model of entrepreneurship and a trusted advisor to businesses, and had wanted to become an entrepreneur after working in the corporate printing world. In the next five years, Ms. Crouser intends to continue growing the business strategically and develop it as an international brand. Continue reading →

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Kimberly Clark

Posted on July 6, 2015 by Top Female Executives

82ce8463c76343d1a7eee42209e7d5ccTitle: Owner

Company: Bra Te Da Lingerie Boutique

Location: Abilene, Texas

Wielding 28 years of expertise in the fashion and garment, Kimberly Clark has spent the past four years as owner of the store, Bra Te Da Lingerie Boutique. Through Bra Te Da Lingerie Boutique, she provides sleepwear, lingerie products, swimwear and men’s underwear. And with seasoned and refined knowledge of her market, fit specialist, and identifier of client needs, Ms. Clark intends to continue on successfully in the fashion and garment industry. Continue reading →

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