Knowledge Management & Content Operations
Karol Palmer
Transforming complex information ecosystems into scalable, user-centered systems that drive engagement, efficiency, and measurable business impact.
The Strategic Nervous System
Knowledge Management & Content Operations leader with 9+ years of experience transforming complex information ecosystems into scalable, user-centered systems that improve engagement, operational efficiency, and customer experience.
Proven ability to build and mature a global knowledge pipeline, transforming disorganized content into a strategic asset that drives operational efficiency and measurable business impact. Expertise in Salesforce Knowledge, enterprise CMS platforms, content governance, and taxonomy design.
"These are not mere passive conduits; they are the unsung architects, the knowledge alchemists, and the strategic communicators who transform chaos into clarity."
Years Experience
Engagement Increase
Annual Savings
Employee Ecosystem
Engagement Increase
Through Salesforce KMS transformation and KCS adoption at Hilton
Annual Savings
Strategic content optimization driving measurable operational efficiency
Reduced Support Contacts
Improved self-service effectiveness through content quality standards
Employee Ecosystem
Led global knowledge governance initiatives across enterprise scale
Demonstrating Strategic Impact
High-stakes problem-solving narratives that transform career history into proof of strategic value.
The Omnichannel Transformation
The Challenge
Walmart was undergoing a massive corporate initiative to provide a seamless, omnichannel shopping experience. However, any existing, useful support content was not only scattered across siloed content teams and their respective repositories, but when compiled on the same page, fundamentally demanded alignment across every manner of presentation—delivery, tone, style, and readability.
The Strategy
As Online Content & Communications Manager, I took ownership of the entire content ecosystem. I acted as the Program Manager for a comprehensive content overhaul, which included a new Help Center, internal Knowledge Base, and standardized templates for chat and email agents.
The Action
Inventoried existing content across two lines of business, then worked closely with product owners to bridge knowledge gaps between fragmented experiences.
Convened with operational leadership to ensure strict alignment between the internal CRM, end-user platforms, and appropriate fulfillment mechanisms.
Established the content strategy, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and Style Guides to ensure brand voice consistency across all digital touchpoints.
The Impact
- Successfully combined, aligned, and migrated thousands of articles into a unified, high-performance CMS
- Unified the brand voice across ChatBots, Help Centers, and live agent interactions
- Provided ongoing executive-level progress updates on a weekly, monthly, and quarterly basis
Building the Knowledge Nervous System
The Challenge
Hilton needed to build a professionalized Content Team from the ground up to support their global Customer Care operations. There was no existing intake process, no standard metrics for writing quality, and departmental silos were preventing critical information from reaching the front-line associates.
The Strategy
I was scouted to lead this transformation. My approach was to treat documentation not as a support task, but as a strategic asset. I focused on breaking down silos and establishing a data-driven lifecycle for every piece of knowledge created.
The Action
Developed and socialized a formal intake process that removed departmental silos, ensuring the right stakeholders were involved from the start of every content request.
Created a first-of-its-kind feedback loop between writers and end-users, using article-level data to define tangible KPIs for content efficacy.
Led the Content Team through the enterprise-wide rollout of Salesforce Lightning, managing the migration without a single day of information downtime.
Secured budgetary allowances for enterprise-wide APQC memberships, giving the team access to research-based Knowledge Management best practices.
The Impact
- Transformed a non-existent function into a high-performing, data-driven Content Team
- Established the first measurable KPIs for content quality and associate engagement
- Navigated a massive technical migration while maintaining 100% content accuracy and availability
What Colleagues Say
"Having Karol on my team at Walmart eCommerce was an absolute joy! Karol is hardworking, creative, smart and she takes feedback like a champion. Her high quality output is a testament to her commitment to her craft. She is a valued partner, a trusted team member and a pleasure to lead."
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Professional Journey
Download ResumeWalmart
Content & Communications Strategy Manager
Oct 2017 – Dec 2019
Bentonville, AR
- Led cross-functional content initiatives for the world's largest retailer, rebuilding customer-facing help centers with over 300 content elements
- Reduced customer support contacts by 45% through content standards and quality metrics
- Developed a global best-practices playbook adopted in 3 countries, reducing onboarding time by 30%
Hilton
Senior Manager, Knowledge Management
Jan 2020 – Dec 2024
McLean, VA
- Owned and drove the enterprise knowledge management strategy for a Fortune 500 hospitality brand across a 15,000-person global organization
- Championed enterprise-wide adoption of KCS methodology, driving a 54% increase in knowledge base engagement
- Delivered an estimated $1.08M in annual operational savings through strategic content optimization
- Built and operationalized a knowledge performance analytics framework connected to enterprise KPIs
Mood
Knowledge Management Consultant
Oct 2025 – Present
Charlotte, NC (Remote)
- Advise on knowledge base architecture and content strategy, identifying systemic gaps in self-service documentation
- Author and govern customer-facing knowledge base articles and internal documentation standards
Core Competencies
Leadership & Strategy
- Knowledge Management Strategy
- Content Operations
- Global Program Management
- Cross-Functional Leadership
Technical Expertise
- Salesforce Knowledge
- Enterprise CMS Platforms
- KCS Methodology
- Google Analytics
Content & UX
- Content Strategy & Curation
- Taxonomy & Metadata Design
- Information Architecture
- Style Guide Development
Areas of Focus
Active member of the knowledge management and content strategy professional community, focused on the evolution of AI-assisted knowledge systems, intelligent search, and scalable content operations.
Let's Connect
Whether you're looking for a strategic content leader to transform your knowledge operations, or you'd like to discuss the future of documentation-first design, I'd love to hear from you.
Direct Contact
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Phone
(970) 333-4704
Location
Loveland, CO