Karen D. Hatton

Karen D. Hatton is a seasoned advertising and editorial professional with extensive experience in print and digital media. As a Senior Advertising Specialist at Merchants Distributors, LLC since March 2021, Karen D. Hatton manages the pagination and versioning of weekly ads for Galaxy Food Centers while also creating promotional materials. Previous roles include Advertising Specialist at Express Employment Professionals, where responsibilities involved creating print and digital ads for grocery stores, and Copy Editor/Page Designer at Lee Enterprises, focusing on news pagination for a daily newspaper. Additional experience includes freelance work as a copy editor and writer, and various editorial roles at Asheville Citizen-Times and Florence Morning News, showcasing a strong foundation in journalism and advertising. Karen D. Hatton earned a B.A. in Journalism from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.