Kara Bargmann Email & Phone Number

Ridgewood, New Jersey, United States

Recruited by previous employer to update/reorganize co-working franchise. Since returning, have become proficient in and implemented for the member base and on-site staff newly developed billing, account management and space-booking programs.• Manage part-time Experience Coordinator, approve Lab expenses, coordinate facility’s service vendors, etc. Provide ad-hoc IT support services. • Manage meeting room reservations & online/in-person events, all while maintaining strict Covid-19 cleanliness and social distancing protocols.

New York, Ny

In addition to duties carried over from Exec Assistant/Office Manager role, expanded responsibilities to include project managing prospective collaborations acting as liaison between partners and potential collaborators, carrying out market research, assisting in proposal deck drafting, development and presentation. • Collaborated closely with Events & Sales Director to transform Kellogg’s NYC into white-boxed event space, interfaced with brands/individuals seeking to host activations. • Represented partners in the management of on-site and temporary staff.

New York, Ny

Assumed newly created role at boutique experiential marketing group, working directly with two founding partners to manage personal schedules, including occasional travel arrangements, and office administration overseeing business operations of all subsidiary companies including the former Kellogg’s NYC café and event space, and Union Square Play, a play/educational space for children 0-3. Expanded position and was given the title Chief of Staff within the first 8 months.• Managed correspondence and calendars for two managing partners; set and attended pertinent meetings taking detailed notes and sending follow-ups outlining what was discussed and assigning action items, future meetings.• Tracked/maintained physical operations: ordered supplies, scheduled maintenance and fielded requests from educators, staff and outside vendors.

Ridgewood, New Jersey

Facilitated daily operation of 8,000 sq ft full-service co-working franchise of corporate start-up comprised of open co-working space, 26 private offices & 2 conference rooms. Managed 100+ person membership base, collecting membership, service package & event rental fees in addition to varied marketing and concierge services.• Administered lean operating budget, purchasing and repair of office equipment and facilities: researching, coordinating, directing outside vendors and contractors. Drafted comprehensive monthly management reports; maintained notoriously clean A/R reporting.• Established program of exhibitions by local artists within the ground floor co-working space. Researched and approached artists and curated three exhibitions per year, coordinating installation, opening/closing receptions and promotion.• Developed initiatives to tailor corporate identity/voice to tightly-knit community: became active in local chambers of commerce and charitable organizations which in partnership with the Director of Sales resulted in a rate of occupancy increase from 30% to 100% over the course of six months, and tripled the rate of event/conference room rentals.

London, United Kingdom

Led team of peers in designing and implementing departmental exhibit as part of the internationally recognized Royal College of Art Graduate Exhibition, 2016.• Scheduled and set agendas for meetings between Show and Publication teams to ensure continuity, along with the RCA’s Communications, Marketing, and Technical Services teams to track and coordinate deliverables across teams. • Maintained strict £700 exhibition budget, compiled expense reports and reported to Finance team lead and department administration.• Drafted technical drawings and wrote/copy-edited exhibition copy; directed and carried out installation/de-installation.

London, United Kingdom

Assisted Studio & Production Manager with inventory production and management, raw material procurement and product packaging and shipping.• Bench jewelry work including cleaning and preparation of castings, restoration and alteration of existing pieces and fabricating pieces according to proprietor’s designs.• Supported onsite and digital inventory organization and maintenance.

Ridgewood, New Jersey

•Server at upscale 100+ seat restaurant specializing in bespoke dining and large formal events.•Guided tastings with prospective parties to develop event menus. Provided event consultation, scheduling and direction

Ridgewood, New Jersey

Key-holding manager of small team of servers at the upscale, 90-seat restaurant, responsible for distributing responsibilities and accommodating dining guests.• Trained and supervised new hires, documented nightly earnings, assisted in scheduling and reservation management.

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

•Supported jewelry and metalsmithing student body by accepting and filling orders for precious metal raw materials and findings for students in the University’s Jewelry and Metalsmithing department.•Responsible for keeping materials in stock, organizing weekly pick-ups, measuring and pricing materials according to current industry pricing and collecting and cash payment.

Midland Park, New Jersey

Summer Employment during undergraduate degree•Developed tailored lesson plans, group projects and trips, including purchase and preparation of materials, for students aged four to adult enrolled in nine-week art summer camp.•Preparation of budgets, reciepts for large and small scale supply orders.

Master Of Arts (Ma), History Of Design

Dissertation: Manifesting Destiny: The American Craft Council, the Society of North American Goldsmiths and the influence of craft.

Bachelor Of Fine Arts (Bfa), Jewellery Design And Metalsmithing