Kara Evans Email & Phone Number

Houston, Texas Area

Houston, Texas, United States

• Managed design studio operations + project management• Reviewed, revised, managed in-house Marketing Dept. and collateral + contracted PR Firms + social media.• Developed, created + managed HR onboarding collateral, procedure and operations, developed internship program.• Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.• Created business plans + budgets and marketing plans + budgets for design services as… Show more • Managed design studio operations + project management• Reviewed, revised, managed in-house Marketing Dept. and collateral + contracted PR Firms + social media.• Developed, created + managed HR onboarding collateral, procedure and operations, developed internship program.• Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.• Created business plans + budgets and marketing plans + budgets for design services as well as product development.• Exceeded revenue quotas and increased profitability through effective sales presentations, business strategy, and product development.• Resourced, researched potential clients, B2B - potential licensing partnerships, streamlined marketing and branding, poised brand to become nation-wide package for PR, Media, business partnerships• Created annual and quarterly goals, strategies and measures.• Resolved problems with high-profile customers to maintain relationships and increase return customer base.• Developed new proposals + scope of work, contracts and procedures to streamline work operations and extend additional client capabilities.• Lead Project Designer - Created working drawings, perspective views+ 3D renderings [ACAD/REVIT/SketchUp/Ps]; Space planning; Furniture design & installations; Materials & vendor sourcing; Attended weekly site visits; collaborated with architects, general contractors, site foreman, clients, sub-contractors, vendors. Show less

Los Angeles County, California, United States

•Implemented marketing strategies to generate leads and increase sales revenue.•Researched competitor marketing trends and prices using data analysis.•Monitored and reported on sales performance metrics to inform decision making.•Assisted in maintenance and development of credentials databases and intranet sites.• Hands-on management of 100+ clients ranging from publicly traded companies to start-ups.•Strengthen + grow relationships with existing customers while seeking out… Show more •Implemented marketing strategies to generate leads and increase sales revenue.•Researched competitor marketing trends and prices using data analysis.•Monitored and reported on sales performance metrics to inform decision making.•Assisted in maintenance and development of credentials databases and intranet sites.• Hands-on management of 100+ clients ranging from publicly traded companies to start-ups.•Strengthen + grow relationships with existing customers while seeking out new business.•Developed & executed Marketing initiatives and sales support programs, such as content features, email marketing, event participation to grow presence with target audience, growing sales, & services;•Organized company presence at national tradeshows with over 15,000 in attendance Show less