Kara Rowe

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Microsoft Sr. Director: HR l Operations l Sales & Marketing l Global ERG Leader @ Microsoft
redmond, washington, united states
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For 20+ years, I have been recognized as a dynamic people leader in the area of Sales, Marketing, Operations, and Human Resources. As a collaborative partner, natural strategist, product evangelist and trusted advisor to customers and colleagues alike. I have a proven track record of leading and improving operations while executing innovative solutions. Storytelling evokes emotional and memorable connections that resonate for your customer and bind them to your brand. I’ve had the honor of successfully selling and/or launching such brands as Alterna, Sexy Hair Concepts, Murad Haircare, Lanza, Joico, and so many more during my time as a salon consultant. Having met the pioneering greats of Steve Stefano, The Berglass’, Robert DeLanza…I was one of so few to experience the memorable Schwarzkopf cruise ship for Oasis+. To my days bringing 4G Wimax to the market, and so many innumerable launches within each of the brands at Microsoft. When you get it right with your people, they will get it right with your customers, and the financials will match. This foundational strategy is at the core of every team I lead regardless of overall objective. Ultimately driving my teams to exceed expectations every time. With a myriad of roles behind me, I have a unique ability to connect the product to the customer. Solving the customers need and delivering an experience that resonates and connects them emotionally. I have generated a competitive advantage and created sustaining value by actuating strategies to the customer through relatable engagement and insight whether in consumer or commercial environments. I have been instrumental in co-creating success with some of the most respected leaders in the industry. People at all levels need coaching and I know how to gauge and build good talent – winners. You can teach the technical but you can’t teach the soft skills. I’m committed to empowering people to bring their “best” selves to any role, in turn exceeding and maximizing profitability in any business. I am always willing to discuss my passion for my industry and to make new connections through LinkedIn.Let’s Connect!

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Microsoft

Microsoft

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Microsoft Sr. Director: HR l Operations l Sales & Marketing l Global ERG Leader
redmond, washington, united states
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microsoft.com
Employees:
189892
Kara Rowe Work Experience Details
  • Microsoft
    Sr. Hr Director, Operations
    Microsoft May 2024 - Present
    Greater San Francisco Bay Area
  • Microsoft
    Engineering Talent Acquisition Operations Director
    Microsoft Apr 2022 - May 2024
    Redmond, Washington, United States
    Head of Operations in support of Engineering Talent Acquisition. PMO support as the force multiplier for delivery execution.
  • Microsoft
    Head Of Consumer Channel & Partner Marketing North America Region
    Microsoft Jun 2020 - Apr 2022
    Bellevue, Washington, United States
    Head of Marketing for North America Consumer Retailer relations inclusive of all physical and digital motions where our brands are sold to the consumer. From our Disti partners to Big Box retailers. My team designs fixtures, assets, media spends, labor execution support, training, and all other components to ensure a full funnel marketing campaign at launch and ongoing evergreen. .
  • Microsoft
    Us Field Director-Ccsm North America
    Microsoft Mar 2019 - Jun 2020
    Redmond, Washington
    In this role I led the North America store within a store retail concept in third party retail end to end. My team supports our customer in the training and sales knowledge to generate sales and represent the brand.
  • Microsoft
    Ww Director Of Retail Visuals And Experiences
    Microsoft Jul 2017 - Mar 2019
    Redmond, Washington
    As the Director of Visuals & Experiences I led a team dedicated to the conceptualization, creation, and execution of all aspects of Visual Merchandising, Store Planogram, Pilots and Innovation, Demo, Digital Creative Deployment, and overall store experience. This work is executed across the world wide direct channel of retail stores. We support the field as our customer to ensure consistent in store experience and financial success.
  • Microsoft
    Retail Market Manager
    Microsoft Feb 2015 - Jul 2017
    Southeast
    In my role as Retail Market Manager for Microsoft, I am responsible for leading 13 stores through their overall operational direction. This includes directly managing store managers, consulting on financial decisions, and people development across the entire market to include the Carolinas, Puerto Rico, Georgia, and Florida. My org operates at a scope of approximately 400+ employees across multiple levels in leadership as well as their direct reports. I handle all facets of the business in my region completely, from the forecasting, P&L, People, and Strategic Planning perspectives.
  • Clinical Cognitive Facilitator Training
    Senior Human Resources Consultant Advisory Board
    Clinical Cognitive Facilitator Training Jan 2023 - Mar 2023
  • Spectrum Advanced Aesthetics
    Director Of Human Resources
    Spectrum Advanced Aesthetics Oct 2012 - Mar 2023
    Tigard Oregon
    As the Senior Human Resources Consultant for Spectrum Advanced Aesthetics, an aesthetic training facility based in the Pacific Northwest, I handle all human resources functions in addition to consulting with students regarding their overall career aspirations as they enter the world of laser aesthetics. The responsibilities of this role include but are not limited to advising the board, creating manuals and training content related to Human Resources, and handling all student advisory responsibilities.
  • Best Buy
    District Manager ►Hr ♦ Manager
    Best Buy May 2011 - Feb 2015
    Multiple Regions Within Greater United States
    Best Buy is an American multinational consumer electronics corporation headquartered in Richfield, Minnesota, a Minneapolis suburb.In 2011, I was brought on board with Best Buy Corporation where I held positions as Senior Market HR Manager in ID, UT, MT, WY, CO and SD; HR Manager in WA, ID, MT, WY and MN; District Manager CT & MA; District Services Manager in VA; General Manager in WA and as Customer Solutions Manager in OR. All position changes were promotions due to an ability to demonstrate positive impact through my people. My last role as DM encompassed District 72 in CT and Western MA and was directly related to handling complex employee relations matters in compliance with company guidelines. This included overseeing all operational components of the business inclusive of a district support staff that drove diversity, compliance, and financials throughout the market.By ensuring legal compliance with all federal and state labor laws and employment practices, EEOC guidelines and Affirmative Action Planning Initiatives, I was also highly instrumental in facilitating all new employee training, supervisor and management onboarding and leadership succession planning.In my roles across the board there was broad scope as I managed overall HR metrics for the district including staffing, training, reviews, terminations and investigations. In addition, I took pride in partnering with the GM staff to drive training and education within all stores, partner with district staff to improve customer and employee satisfaction, lead all in-store training and sales excellence meetings, and partner with GM and AM staff to drive profitable metrics.I was proud to handle such important responsibilities regarding the overall well-being, growth, integrity and success of the Best Buy name.
  • Clearwire
    General Manager Portland, Oregon
    Clearwire Mar 2009 - May 2011
    Eugene, Salem, And Portland/Vancouver Metro
    My role at Clearwire, LLC, was extensive and highly productive during my time with the company. I served the company in various capacities in Eugene, Salem, and Portland Metro (including North to Battleground WA) during my most recent position with the company. I held positions in KS, TX, WA and OR as a brand launch manager where I facilitated the roll out of SMB and retail. As the Regional Manager, I was responsible for all operational, human capital, and financial direction in support of company growth strategies. I strived to drive a strategic plan for all distribution channels including direct, indirect and retail sales and to achieve the optimum result through ongoing analysis and sales forecasting.I am proud to have played a critical role in establishing indirect dealer relationships in the local market and building a winning team of entrepreneurial, sales, technical and support employees. My local indirect channel management included the recruitment and development of more than 80 dealers as well as a national retail division responsible for 26 Radio Shacks and 9 Best Buy locations. Simultaneously I managed a direct sales team where I was recognized for demonstrating well-developed leadership talents in directing, motivating, coaching, and leading teams of up to 18 personnel. My scope did not stop at direct and indirect as I also managed 9 corporate owned retail locations in their staff. Consistently, I succeeded in meeting or exceeding monthly sales quotas and I was commended for effectively representing the company at marketing, networking and industry events. Key Achievements:✔ Led Kansas City to build and develop the market for PL and CL with a June 1 launch and recruited and trained incoming GM’s to take over market.✔ National Retail indirect channel ranked number two nationally in June during our launch without any advertising. Average store sales exceeded targets for all 9 Best Buy and 26 Radio Shacks.
  • Dean Distributors
    Northwest Regional Manager
    Dean Distributors Feb 2007 - Nov 2008
    In my role with Dean Distributors I served the Washington and Oregon regions by creating and implementing sales promotions, presenting new product proposals and diligently following up on leads generated from food shows and events.I was proud to have managed and steadily grown the Northwest Territory while fostering and nurturing excellent client relationships.
  • Quiznos
    Multi-Unit Franchise Owner/Operator
    Quiznos Jan 2003 - May 2007
    Northern California
    As a Franchisee you are responsible for the end to end operations to maintain a location. Specifically this experience introduced me to the multi level responsibilities associated with Human Resources. California laws are incredibly detailed and I was able to maintain multiple locations within the state mandated that I became an expert on the onboarding, performance management documentation, benefits, and separation regulations required. As a business owner I was responsible for all sides of the business both operationally for P&L, forecasting, and people.
  • Spaelegance
    National Sales And Marketing Director
    Spaelegance 2005 - 2007
    In my role as the National Sales Director of SpaElegance.com, Based in the Monterey CA area to be closer to high profile customers, I was responsible for hiring, training sales consultants in meeting or exceeding defined targets nationally. The company was based in Pittsburgh PA. To optimize margin and maintain budget compliance, I negotiated vendor pricing and managed client contracts.Key Achievements:✔ Launched the Algotherm and Spa Ritual brands for distribution and promoted all products/brands carried through national trade shows.✔ Oversaw the catalog design layout and the product placement program in the U.S.✔ Standardized product usage in The Spa at Pebble Beach, The Spa at Bernardus Lodge, Lake Austin Salon and Spa, Preston Wynne Spas, and several other large-scale facilities
  • Maly'S Of California Now Operated As A Division Of Loreal
    Salon And Spa Regional Northern California Division
    Maly'S Of California Now Operated As A Division Of Loreal Sep 2001 - Jul 2005

Kara Rowe Skills

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