Background
Donawho, Karen was born on August 9, 1955 in Dallas, Texas, United States. Daughter of William Thomas and Gypsie Pauline (Carruthers) Donawho.
Donawho, Karen was born on August 9, 1955 in Dallas, Texas, United States. Daughter of William Thomas and Gypsie Pauline (Carruthers) Donawho.
Associate of Applied Science, Richland College, 1975.
Instrnl. assistant, Richland College, Dallas, 1975-1978; accounting secretary, United States Industries, Inc.-Energy, Equipment and Construction, Dallas, 1978-1984; personal manager, Riberglass, Inc., Garland, Texas, 1984-1987; office manager, FRP Supply, division of Ashland Chemical, Garland, 1987-1990; quality control committee, FRP Supply, division of Ashland Chemical, Garland, 1988-1989; office manager, Otra Vida, Inc., Dallas, Garland, since 1990.
Member Professional Secretary International (Big D chapter, many offices including author reference manual Officer and Chairmen's Manual 1986, updated 1992, 94, editor monthly newsletter Big D Hi-Lights 1979-1980, named secretary of year 1984, recipient image award for promoting secretarial professionalism 1986, president' special recognition award 1992, treasurer, board member international convention 1991), International Graphoanalysis Society, Association Certified Professional Secretary (treasurer 1993 annual meeting), Certified Professional Secretary of North Center Texas (president 1985-1987, editor quarterly newletter 1987-1989, 90-94, many other offices), Daughters of the American Revolution (curator, museum chair 1991-1993, newsletter editor, junior American award chair, historian 1993-1995, junior American award chair, coordinator rodeo parade chairman 1995-1997).