Kara Thibault Email & Phone Number

• In addition to all operational duties, hire and manage our technical producer and marketing operations coordinator.
• Manage and oversee all webinars, offering significant support to event operations.
• Intake and help facilitate execution for sponsor contracts in regards to webinars and events.
• Liase with all internal departments to communicate client and sponsor information, as well as to bolster internal processes and operations.
• Launch and manage promotional campaigns, track registration and analytics, utilize e-blasts when needed, and report campaign and attendance data to sponsors and clients following events or webinars.
• Work closely with sales to ensure client and sponsor contracts are executed, offering operational help to craft contracts and lock-in dates.

• Worked directly with clients, the sales team, design, production, and management to execute webinars from start to finish. This includes but was not limited to: proofing webinar content, suggesting best practices.
• Managing internal editorial webinars, liaising with sponsors, the editorial team, production, and the sales team to execute contracts, drive subscriber content by facilitating production, and monitoring campaigns and.
• Offer event suport for internal vitual and live events including but not limited to connecting with panelists to collect their information and work with the design team on implementation, scheduling tech checks.

Austin, Texas

• Interviewed, hired, and trained new staff to improve overall sales and operations
• Overhauled warehouse organization, intake, outtake, and maintenance procedures
• Implemented new onboarding procedures and record-keeping practices in the office
• Re-established client relationships to repair and strengthen brand name
• Successfully planned for and put on the largest event in company history
• Led office to record-breaking sales and more efficient production procedures

Austin, Texas Area

• Single-handedly manage and oversee city operations and over 30 apartments, which includes but is not limited to: responding to guest issues, maintaining onboarding timelines, oversee cleaning schedules, and keeping all.
• Use financial projections to hone in on short-term rental opportunities and see through completion from early negotiations, to furnishing, decorating, setting-up house items, listing units for short-term rental, and.
• Manage purchasing for the entire company by creating an efficient order system, negotiating with vendors, and tracking orders
• Work across internal departments to manage city operations, while also maintaining multiple vendor relationships in the city
• Recruit, hire and train new team members in various department to build and expand our city operations team.

Austin, Texas

• Acted as an ambassador of the brand by providing support, education and personal service to each client
• Managed multiple VIP client accounts and oversaw project timelines
• Mediated client-designer problems and relationships
• Created and maintained organization systems for daily tasks, outstanding issues, client follow up, and prioritization

Austin, TX

• Greet, persuade and guide potential residents through the leasing procedure.
• Responsible for the creation and execution of leasing packages, as well as maintaining a 99+% occupancy rate.
• Actively assist in the development of marketing plans, Internet and print advertisements, and marketing copy.
• Leverage different social media platforms to generate new leads and follow-up with existing leads.
• Continuously strive to maintain positive resident relations by addressing, investigating and resolving tenant complaints.

Washington D.C. And Berkeley, CA

• Served as a mentor, chaperone, and resident advisor for 13-16 high school students during a two-week, overnight, leadership conference.
• Taught leadership sessions, facilitated small group discussions, and independently planned and executed curriculum for a Public Relations class.
• Provided emotional and educational support for students as they strengthened their leadership skills and explored careers in the media field.
• Offered post-conference assistance to students with college applications and essay editing, as well as help searching for and applying to internships.

Boston, MA

• Answered phones for the Journalism department, prioritized task lists and fulfilled various administrative duties.
• Welcomed visitors with a positive attitude and answered any questions asked.
• Implemented and streamlined office procedures for efficiency and maximum productivity.
• Aided the Journalism faculty with miscellaneous projects.

Boston, MA

• Used Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Snapchat to promote and advertise events and competitions on-campus.
• Tracked social media metrics and consistently met weekly goals to increase traffic and followers by at least five percent.
• Attended and hosted events on-campus while engaging students in-person and on social media to inform them of new products.
• Acted as an ambassador for Coffee-mate and provided supervisors with weekly status reports regarding student feedback and interaction.

Cambridge, MA

• Single-handedly coordinated 275+ volunteers at the annual Farm Aid concert, including but not limited to: job assignments, training and all communications. Received multiple accolades from staff members on my positive.
• Remained up-to-date on agriculture policies and legislation in order to support Farm Aid communications and advocacy initiatives.
• Contributed to the Farm Aid blog with original content such as “Farmer Hero Stories” and current event “Round-Up’s.”
• Acted as a liaison between a diverse crowd including the Farm Aid board and staff, farmers, celebrities, politicians, media and activists.

Portland, Oregon

• Supported the clinic with newsletter and website content, writing, and editing.
• Answered questions about the clinic and alternative healthcare in a way that enrolled clients and stimulated interest in clinic services.
• Served as a liaison between the 8 Hearts owners and clients, keeping them abreast of all customer service issues.
• Implemented and modified new and existing procedures and protocols for the 8 Hearts staff.
• Processed paperwork to be sent to the insurance billing department, as well managed referrals, patient scheduling, and electronic records.

Boston, MA

• Communications:
• Worked with the Executive Director of Communications to coordinate media requests for everything from reporter broadcast appearances to image licensing for all departments at The Globe.
• Worked with Human Relations management on employee communications and internal events.
• Updated and managed the internal communication website, as well as wrote short articles that appeared on the website.
• Organized and led tours of the facility. Community Relations:
• Worked with the Publisher, Marketing & Sales Development VP, Advertising VP, newsroom, and other leaders to drive The Globe’s corporate charitable giving and media partnerships.

San Antonio, Texas

• Brainstormed and implement effective PR and advertising strategies to raise customer awareness and boost sales.
• Collected, tracked, and delivered daily clip reports.
• Developed and maintained a positive public image through various social media outlets such as Twitter and Facebook.
• Assisted with press releases that were sent out to restaurants targeted through my research.

Bachelor’S Degree, Journalism/Communications, 3.8

Activities and Societies: Artistry Magazine: Fashion Section Editor, Journalism Mentor, Husky Student Ambassador

Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities

Attended the University of Edinburgh for a semester through a study abroad program.

High School, 4.0

Activities and Societies: Editor and Chief of the Newspaper, M.U.N, Activities Committee