Prior to founding Addvelop, Katherine Mabel Owens spent over a decade working in the consumer product industry for two Fortune 500 companies advancing sales, marketing, and business initiatives.
With an eye for industry trends and opportunities, Mabel served as an account executive for a P.R. and marketing agency. She managed both P.R. and advertising teams for multiple accounts of mid-size businesses. Her strategic and creative positioning significantly advanced these clients.
For almost a decade, Mabel served as Vice President of Business Development for a large publicly traded confectionery company. In this position, she maximized business growth throughthe addition of new products, enhanced domestic and international sales channels, and the acquisition of licensing deals. Her contribution in these areas is reflected in articles and quotes in a variety of trade publications.
Mabel earned an executive coaching certificate in order to fulfill her drive to empower others to create and achieve their career goals. This coaching experience grew into an interest in education.
Mabel drew from her skills in business to approach education: Why not strategically develop an innovative curriculum that markets and engages students in the application of knowledge, exciting career pathways, and the wonderment of learning?
Mabel pursued a career in education and taught studio art, STEM, innovation, and entrepreneurship. Over the next decade, Mabel developed curricula using a data-driven and interdisciplinary approach tied to standards and sheer excitement for learning. As an Innovative Educational Strategist and Teacher, Mabel (and her students) have won numerous national awards and honors in STEM, innovation, art, and sustainability.
Mabel has provided consultation for public and private, local, and national institutions, supporting their growth, strategy, and effectiveness in business and education. As an active advocate and member of the business and educational learning communities, Mabel gives back to her community as a peer editor, liaison for community educational programming, and guest speaker.
I've been an international teacher for over 30 years at some of the highest-regarded schools in the world. One of the best teachers I have had the pleasure of working with was Mabel Owens. Her teaching strategies are top-notch, her programming and curriculum are innovative and effective, and her ability to develop lessons that excite and empower students is like nothing I have ever seen. It's no wonder she has received numerous national awards for her curriculum and teaching.
I have worked with Mabel for years and hired her as a consultant. She is multifaceted, with
expertise in business, strategy, and development. Her depth of knowledge, eye for detail, and skills in branding and design are impressive. Mabel is someone you want on your team.
Mabel is the real thing, with business skills, macro and micro thinking, and great communication and interpersonal skills. That's why I recommended her to others in business who needed guidance and a review of their business goals and strategy.
I was teamed with Mabel on multiple projects over two years. This lady is one of the most hardworking, thorough, and fun people to work with. She has a wealth of knowledge, and strategic thinking is an asset to any team and business.
Mabel's organizational skills and strategic planning advanced my business and streamlined my practices. She has a keen perception of design, branding, and website development. Her input into my business was incredibly valuable.
Mabel is a born leader and led numerous teams in my organization, including mine. Her
organizational skills, business insights, and clear communication made her a person to learn from.
As a first-time entrepreneur, Mabel's insights and experience in the marketing field enabled me to validate and expand upon the key aspects of marketing my product. Specifically, her attention to detail and creative strategies were easy to understand and delivered in a relaxed yet professional manner. Mabel's expertise in marketing, branding, and design was clearly evident when she provided tangible steps that I could implement right away. Bottom line, Mabel's first-hand experience, and knowledge gave me the needed confidence to continue forward on my nerve-wracking journey as an entrepreneur.
I used Mabel as my executive coach during a challenging time in my career and personal life. She skillfully unearthed my dreams, showcased the fear that was holding me back, and empowered me to listen to my own voice. Mabel's insightful questions led me to a decision that has greatly benefited my career growth over the last 15 years.
It is once in a lifetime to have had the privilege of working with and learning alongside a modern-day Renaissance woman, such as Mabel Owens. I have been so fortunate to get to know Mabel as her former supervisor and the parent of a child who has learned from her. Having worked in public, private, independent, and international schools all over the world I have yet to come across such an innovative program as the one Mabel created. Her course caught fire and quickly became a key differentiator, attracting many families and curious educators. Mabel is a multifaceted teacher whose expertise and grasp of STEM equal her understanding and use of effective learning strategies and student assessments. Her creativity in assessing students in a way that showcases their understanding and allows for modern ways for students to express their knowledge and skills is spot on. Mabel’s social IQ, perception of students’ needs, and ability to differentiate their learning allow students to feel understood and celebrated. Watching her rapport with her students is heartwarming, and she pushes each child to strengthen their skills, apply their learning, and be engaged problem solvers. Mabel’s impact stretches well beyond the walls of the school, and she has developed partnerships with many local and national organizations.
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