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Karen Kanes Floyd
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| 1999 to Present |
The Palladian Group |
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Chief Executive Officer |
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Founded The Palladian Group, which serves the marketing, development and technology needs of clients throughout the globe. Serves as business developer and strategic vision for the organization. Oversees four divisions and in excess of thirty employees including: Public Affairs, Development, Marketing and Technology. Represents a wide variety of national and international clients with respective fields and industries spanning the medical, hotel, real estate, property development, educational and technical sectors. |
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| 1998 to 2002 |
Spartanburg County Council |
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Chairman |
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Elected to at-large seat by popular vote of 250,000 county residents. Presided over County Council meetings. Developed strategic plans for countywide initiatives. Oversaw policy for 1,400 county employees. Served as Vice Chairman of Spartanburg Area Transportation Study (SPATS - 1999) and served as Chairman (2000 to 2003). Served as Chairman of State Infrastructure Bank Steering Committee for Spartanburg County (1999 to 2003). |
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| 1994 to 1998 |
Flagstar Corporation |
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(Denny's, Quincy's, largest Hardees franchise, El Pollo Locco, Coco's, Carrow's, Jojo's, Jeremiah's)
1996 to 1998: Vice President, Employee Relations, Governmental Affairs, Community Affairs and Legal Compliance
1994 to 1996: Director, Employee Relations and Legal Compliance
Governmental Affairs/Regulatory
-Developed strategic long-term process of identifying beneficial legislation for restaurant industry;
-Hired and supervised national and state lobbyists;
-Monitored national and state legislation relative to restaurant industry;
Employee Relations
-Responsible for up to 110,000 employees, the grievance process, telephone hotlines;
-Implemented Company Alternative Dispute Resolution Process;
-Began mediation as a step in grievance process;
Legal Compliance
-Responded to all agency charges |
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| 1992 to 1994 |
Magistrate Court, Spartanburg County Courthouse |
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January 1993 to 1994: Chief Magistrate
-Presided over civil and criminal court, both jury and non-jury trials. Drafted legal memorandum and orders. Routinely researched legal issues. Presented arguments for and successfully obtained funding from County Council to restructure court system. Researched and prioritized goals to implement restructure. Instituted novel approach to reduce case backlog resulting in reduction of jury trial caseload of approximately two thousand to two hundred pending. Developed approaches to deal more efficiently with general public. Managed personnel, including Magistrates, in excess of forty persons. Prepared and presented budget for FY 1993/94.
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June 1992 to January 1993: Magistrate
Presided over traffic court bench trials and civil, criminal, and traffic jury trials. Implemented Spartanburg County's first centralized Traffic Court System. Developed courtroom procedure and shared training with District Magistrates. |
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| 1985 to 1992 |
Legal Practice |
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1990 to 1992: King, Hray and Kanes, Partner.
1988 to 1990: King & Hray, Associate (Spartanburg, South Carolina) Litigated routinely in Probate Court, Magistrate Court, Family Court, Circuit Court and South Carolina Court of Appeals. Practiced before administrative boards and commissions, specifically the Workers Compensation Commission and Alcoholic Beverage Control Commission. Researched and drafted legal memorandum, pleadings, and appellant briefs. Conducted depositions regularly. Achieved favorable resolutions through meticulous and consistent work. Planned and negotiated settlements. Maintained extensive client contact.
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1987 to 1988: Assistant Circuit Solicitor
Represented the state and prosecuted cases in Family Court and General Sessions Court. Litigated matters including child molestation, child abuse and rape.
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1985 to 1987: Staff Attorney
South Carolina Senate, Office of Senate Research
Researched and drafted legislation. Participated in Administrative procedures and hearings. Represented Senators in their legislative capacity. |
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| EDUCATION |
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| 1986 |
University of South Carolina School of Law |
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President, Student Bar Association; Daniel McLeod Scholarship Award
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| 1983 |
Goucher College; Bachelor of Arts |
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Chairperson, Academic Honor Board; Elizabeth King Elliott Fellowship Award |
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| AFFILIATIONS |
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Spartanburg County, SC, and American Bar Association, 1986 to present
American Judiciary Society, 1990 to present
Spartanburg Area Chamber of Commerce, Board Member 1998 to 2002; Board of Governors 2005 to present
South Carolina Ports Authority, Board Member 2007 to 2012
Piedmont Area Girl Scouts, Board Member/Nominating Committee to 2008
Human Resources Management Association, 1994 to 2000
Arts Partnership, Board Member 1998 to 2006
Susan B. Komen Upstate Race for the Cure, Founding Board Member 1998, Secretary 1999 to 2001
Spartanburg Development Council, Board of Directors, 1998 to 2002
Share the Vision, Board Member 1998 to 2002 Co-Chairman 1999 to 2002
YMCA, Executive Board 1999 to 2002
Palmetto Conservation Foundation, Board of Directors 2000 to 2002
United Way Campaign, Board Member 2001 to 2003
Department of Natural Resources, Board Member 2004 to 2006
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Board Representative prior to 1998
Spartanburg County Higher Education Commission, Member
National Council Chain Restaurants, Board of Trustees
Governor's Leadership Forum
Spartanburg County Little Theater, Board of Trustees
Spartanburg County Children's Shelter
SAFE Homes Network
Department of Mental Health, Board Advisor
Children's Coalition Against Sexual Abuse, Board Member
DSS Treatment Team, Board Member
International Franchise Association, Board Member |
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| AWARDS |
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Order of the Palmetto (South Carolinas highest award)
Business and Professional Women Club, Woman of the Year
Spartanburg Technical College, Woman of the Year/Politics
Career Woman of the Year
Outstanding Young Woman of the Year
Toast of the Town, Salvation Army |
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