Kartika Carr

Experience

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  ANN INC.

  Nov 2009 - Dec 2013

  Sales Lead

  • Leading my team to excel and recreate store standards during a time of uncertainty• Performing operational tasks to maintain the in store environment • Guiding my team of associates to deliver a wonderful client experience • Performing visual tasks set by corporate using merchandise updates, floor sets and marketing checklist

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  Saks Fifth Avenue

  Sept 2012 - Jun 2014

  Selling and Service Associate
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  Deb Shops, Inc.

  Dec 2013 - Aug 2014

  Assistant Manager

  • Performing task related to selling and merchandising our store to increase revenue • Providing the necessary skills to train associates and improve their retail knowledge • Executing daily task and organizing work space to efficiently perform needed activities• Processing incoming shipment and placing it in the best visual location for the customer

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  Nine West Group

  Aug 2014 - Nov 2014

  Assistant Manager

  • Collaborating to prioritize responsibilities and multi-task with an appropriate level of urgency.• Leading and Inspiring associates to achieve or exceed personal and store goals• Demonstrating a commitment to consistently provide excellent customer service• Maintaining brand integrity in all areas of visual displays and merchandising

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  ASICS America

  Nov 2014 - Jun 2015

  Manager

  • Supporting upper management in efficiently running the sales floor and staff• Providing product knowledge to customer and fitting them for the right performance wear/shoes• Placing new apparel and products, as well as updating visuals • Guiding associates to help up-sell and increase sales

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  Praxair

  Jun 2015 - Jan 2017

  Logistics Planner

  • Managed bulk gas inventories at Praxair customers; fully utilize the computer-aided planning tools developed by Praxair; Develop a schedule for the daily distribution of products to customers that ensures 100% supply reliability at the lowest possible cost. • Ensured that all deliveries comply with Praxair's Quality Assurance program, as well as, all applicable regulatory programs. • Booked drivers on tours, when applicable, in accordance with all contractual agreements and DOT regulations.• Daily reviewing of vehicle/driver resources to manage current demand. Reviewed current plan vehicle utilization and driver utilization to determine ability to "share" resources within the overall system to maintain supply at the minimum total cost.• Daily reviewing of plant inventory levels, plant operating status, scheduled outages, key customer demand and distribution resource status to adjust operational plans at the tactical level.• Identified opportunities to improve volume per trip, reduce miles per trip, reduce deliveries to "full" tanks, and minimize driver delay hours using standardized reports and too Show less

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  VOICE BUFFALO INC

  Feb 2017 - Aug 2021

  IVE and Fundraising Lead Organizer

  - Applying and completing grant reports- Developing leaders within our organization- Building campaigns and cutting issues to move our community into action- Creating spaces for conversations around diversity, community, and equity- Engaging and increasing membership- Developing new and current fundraising strategies that include obtaining sponsors, donors and sustainers for the organizations

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  Khari's LLC

  Mar 2020 - Jul 2022

  Owner
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  The New Georgia Project

  Dec 2020 - Jan 2021

  Field Organizer

  - Provided daily staff support.- Helped develop the "System Survivor" program.- Coordinated community events.- Assisted in stragetic planning of educating and activiting directly impacted residents.

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  D'Youville College

  Nov 2021 - Jan 2022

  Business Development Consultant
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  Black Box Political Consulting Firm

  Feb 2022 - now

  Co-Founder and Principal Consultant
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  BestSelf Behavioral Health

  Feb 2022 - Dec 2022

  Government Affairs Manager

  Oversee and manage the liaison program between the organization and legislative entities. Researches and monitors government activities that could affect the organizations business and clients. Assists senior management and leadership with strategic planning for known and potential regulatory activities related to the business and industry. Builds and maintains professional relationships with members of federal, state, and local government entities and agencies. Collaborates with industry advocates to build areas of common interest. Researches and analyzes various regulations at federal and state levels in an organization. Prepares summaries and analyzes various legislations and materials obtained from officials and regulatory members. Show less