Kara King, MS.

Experience

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  CVS Pharmacy

  Mar 2012 - Aug 2013

  Photo Technician

  • Performed assigned duties in the Kodak photo department, performed front register duties.• Ensured the best customer experience for all customers and resolved issues quickly and professionally

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  Various Theater Companies

  Sept 2013 - Apr 2015

  Professional Stage Manager/Production Assitant

  • Worked for a variety of professional theater companies including: Skyline Theater Company, Old Library Theater, Rising Sun Performance Company, Damascena Performing Ensemble, Write Act Repertory Theater, and Ivy Theater Company (Innovative Theater Award for Best New Play).• Managed scheduling, daily calls and provided detailed rehearsal and performance reports.• Provided administrative support and recorded comprehensive meeting minutes.• Effectively communicated with actors, creative members, and administrative personnel.• Handled all contracts, rehearsals, performances and calling cues.• Oversaw the creative staff, and ensured every aspect of rehearsals and performances ran smoothly and promptly. Show less

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  George Frey Center for the Arts & Recreation

  Feb 2014 - Aug 2017

  Theater Technician

  • Facilitate lights and sound for theatrical, dance, and music performance and numerous on-going special events.• Promote exceptional service and professionalism to clients directly resulting in repeat business.

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  Write Act Repertory

  May 2014 - Aug 2014

  Production Intern

  • Administered the daily upkeep of two off-Broadway houses including light, sound, and props.• Reviewed and edited all public relations and marketing materials.• Pro-active in facilitating a credit on rent cost for the production house saving the Theatre money each month.• Managed the stage during the rehearsals of Fabulous!

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  Sharing the Arts

  Sept 2014 - May 2016

  Teacher

  • Used theatrical arts and developed social and team building skills to help students build self-confidence.• Prepared lesson plans, taught students, and created props, programs, scenery, and awards.

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  Charlotte Russe

  Nov 2014 - Mar 2015

  Sales Associate

  • Ensured professional customer service at all times, performed register duties and maintained organization of the store.

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  Torrid

  Jan 2016 - Jun 2016

  Assistant Manager

  • In partnership with Store Manager ensure store is achieving company objectives and KPI goals• Provide leadership around running an operationally sound business by balancing company policies, procedures, shrink/loss prevention, payroll, reporting, and scheduling• Help recruit, develop and train top talent who are sales, customer, and fashion-focused• Set the example for The Torrid Connection and ensure the team is providing a shopping experience that will encourage positive customer connections and loyalty• Support Store Manager in implementing merchandise strategies while also providing a clean, consistent, and inviting store environment that inspires customers to shop• Maintain an effective and open line of communication with Store Manager and District Manager Show less

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  American Cancer Society

  Jul 2016 - Aug 2017

  Community Development Manager

  • In charge of a $425K annual portfolio and oversaw 200 volunteers.• Managed activities and programs for a non-profit organization and developed goals/strategies for fundraising campaigns.• Planned marketing programs and special events that maximized prospect and donor engagement.• Managed teams, ensured project and department goals were achieved and met budgets.• Made sure the income performance targets for a portfolio of Relay for Life events and community feeder events were met.• Completed activities and met targets to guarantee the execution of successful events.• Implemented best practices for leadership development and increased participation and revenue growth.• Helped drive innovation and volunteer leadership at the community level.• Identified talent and managed relationships with community volunteers to ensure all events were successful.Implements best practices for leadership development, increased participation and event revenue growth; drives and encourages creativity and innovation at the community level.Develops and demonstrates skills in community organization, relationship building and talent identification and leadership development.Engages, trains and manages relationships with community volunteers to ensure successful events execution, with a focus on event volunteer leadership positions. Show less

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  DKMS US

  Feb 2018 - May 2018

  Global Special Events Graduate Intern

  • Provide administrative assistance to the Director and Assistant of Global Special Events in NY, and the Special EventsCoordinator and team in Dallas, TX.• Handle contracts, agreements, payments, financials and gala invitations for up to 40 Gala vendors.• Liaison between Gala Manager, Finance and Special Events teams.• Distribute acknowledgement letters to contributors and provide support with Gala seating and day-of-event preparations.• Solicit and coordinate donations for gift bags and onsite products.• Assisted in the start-up of a grassroots fundraising program for low-level donors and helped the development teambrainstorm ideas and create start-up materials. Show less

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  Fiver Children's Foundation

  Oct 2018 - Dec 2020

  Development Manager

  • Partner with Director of Development to set fundraising priorities. • Create and design in-house marketing materials; partner with graphic design consultant to create annual report, annual appeal, and special events marketing. • Design and implement social media strategy; manage online presence, including website and social media accounts. • Manage $600k grant portfolio; oversee grant applications/reports/renewals, manage Development Associate, liaise with program staff for content, and steward institutional giving relationships. • Research/Write/Edit grant applications/reports/renewals; create grant budgets. • Oversee Young Professionals Committee and lead annual peer-to-peer fundraising and special event efforts. • Partner with Director of Development to plan, organize, and implement fundraising campaigns and major annual special events. Show less

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  Elevate New York

  Jan 2021 - Nov 2022

  Development Director

  • Develop and execute Elevate New York's annual fundraising plan• Develop and execute Elevate New York’s communication and social media plan• Secure financial support from individuals, foundations and corporations• Manage the implementation of Sales Force; responsible for data entry and gift processing• Develop and maintain ongoing relationships with major donors• Creating and executing a strategy annual individual donor• Manage special events• Research, write, and track proposals and reports for all intuitional funders Show less

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  World Animal Protection US

  Nov 2022 - now

  Development Manager