Kara Carpenter Email & Phone Number

Murfreesboro, Tennessee, United States

Murfreesboro, Tennessee, United States

Murfreesboro, TN

Naperville, IL

• Oversaw the planning, operation and budget performance of all meetings and special events. Coordinated all amenities, accommodations, and related departments including site selection, staffs, food, transportation.
• Directed Annual Membership Gala, Golf Outings, Economic Forecast Presentations and Keynote Presentations from renown business leaders such as Simon Sinek.
• Established and cultivated relationships with business leaders including, corporation executives, local government officials, business owners, and not-for-profit Directors.
• Managed the success of Member Committee Programs and Community Leadership Groups.
• Created and solicited event sponsorships to community stakeholders and was responsible for over $200,000 in sponsorship sales annually.
• Increased Events net income by 59% in four years. PROGRAMS ASSISTANT 2006 – 2014 Liaison for all committees, leads groups, ribbon cuttings and Business After Hours networking events.

Naperville, IL

Liaison for all committee, leads groups, ribbon cuttings and Business After Hours networking events.*Planned all meetings and coordinated logistics for speakers/presenters, food, and a/v for all committee and lead group meetings.*Secured venues and hosted monthly Business After Hours.*Coordinated ribbon cuttings for members with NACC and the Mayor's office.