Karen Nicholson

Karen Nicholson has over 30 years of work experience, with a focus on telecommunications and project management. Karen is currently working as a Carrier Relations Manager at Bluebird Network LLC since September 2019. Prior to this, Karen worked at Unite Private Networks from 2015 to 2019, where they held the positions of Manager - Network Access and Sr. Project Manager.

Before joining Unite Private Networks, Karen worked at Sprint Nextel for eight years from 2006 to 2014. During their tenure at Sprint Nextel, they served as Group Manager and Program Manager - Retail Leasing and Construction. Karen was responsible for sourcing cell site backhaul solutions, managing network cost optimization, and developing processes for facility categorization.

Karen's career at Sprint started in 1991 and lasted for 15 years. Karen held various positions, including Group Manager and Program Manager - Broadband Wireless Program Management and Transport. Their responsibilities included negotiating contracts for metro and dark fiber, administering real estate contracts, and developing transport delivery and redundancy plans.

Before entering the telecommunications industry, Karen worked as a Cash Management Consultant at Ernst & Young from 1989 to 1991.

Overall, Karen Nicholson has a wealth of experience in telecommunications, project management, vendor contract negotiations, and process development.

Karen Nicholson earned their Bachelor of Science in Business Administration degree with a focus on Finance and Economics from Creighton University. Karen attended Creighton University from 1984 to 1988. Following this, they pursued a Master of Arts degree in Finance from the University of Iowa, studying there from 1988 to 1989.