Karen B. Email & Phone Number

Honolulu, Hi, Us

I specialize in providing education and coaching services to startup and early-stage small business owners in the small and mobile food industry, as well as organizations, who are short on time. My goal is to help them gain a solid business foundation so they can focus on the bigger picture and move their organization forward. To enhance their business knowledge and skills, I also offer webinars and master classes to small and mobile food businesses.

Helping small businesses and nonprofits connect, communicate and build awareness of their organization in Hawai`i through networking, social media and marketing. Providing community relations services to represent

Honolulu, Hawaii, Us

I had the opportunity to work for a nonprofit organization that provided technical, social, and monetary support for entrepreneurial ventures. These ventures were aimed at creating jobs for vulnerable populations and revitalizing the community. I was responsible for providing support to these entrepreneurs and ensuring that they had the resources they needed to succeed. This involved networking with other organizations and individuals in the community and providing guidance and advice to the entrepreneurs. It was a rewarding experience to be a part of this initiative and to see the positive impact that it had on the community.

Hawaiian Islands, Hawaii, Us

I played a key role in building and launching a wedding company brand by networking with vendors via social media. Additionally, I focused on creating captivating visual stories, refining ideas, and highlighting the beauty of Hawai`i. I also provided valuable support and guidance to the business owner to help develop effective marketing strategies for the wedding company.

As a liaison for The McClellan Group, I establish relationships with key state, county, and local officials, nonprofit stakeholders, corporate clients, and staff. I represent the company in meetings with various community and client committees. To build trust and support from stakeholders, leaders, and elected officials, I develop and implement a community affairs/public affairs strategy in collaboration with the principal and clients. I work closely with the client executive team and community members to ensure successful implementation. Additionally, I ensure ethical compliance by preparing registrations, annual report documents, and managing the deadline schedule to meet state and local ethics laws and requirements.

In my previous role, I was actively involved in business development and sales. I responded to phone call inquiries, providing personal lines insurance quotes and life insurance illustrations, and bound personal lines insurance policies. I also made recommendations on coverage options, ensuring that clients received the best possible coverage. In addition to this, I researched and booked booths to represent the agency at community events and participated in networking groups to build connections and partnerships.

Boston, Ma, Us

As a sales consultant, my main role was to provide tailored insurance solutions that met the specific needs of potential clients. I achieved this through offering consultative sales strategies and engaging in business referral networking and outreach. In addition, I researched and met with contacts from the State of WA affinity group voluntary benefit program to offer informative presentations to its members. I also prioritized maintaining strong customer relationships and keeping accurate records of my acquired customers. To improve my knowledge and skills, I participated in ongoing training to increase my understanding of insurance products. Finally, I identified and planned community events that would increase brand visibility.

Shawnee, Ok, Us

As a sales professional, I offered Microsoft stack and enterprise resource planning (ERP) solutions to public sector, nonprofit, and Tribal government organizations. My approach included cold-calling, email marketing, and consultative sales. I also provided top-notch customer service to existing clients. I possess excellent time management and organizational skills, and I am always eager to learn new software. I am proficient in MS Dynamics CRM, Excel, Word, and other Microsoft tools and resources.

Through attending networking events, engaging in face-to-face conversations, and utilizing social media platforms, I successfully established connections with partner pharmacies, medical staff, physicians, and potential nonprofit organizations. My efforts have helped increase recognition, visibility, and outreach of the HI Rx Card and its benefits among both business and nonprofit communities. In addition, I provided detailed information about community-building initiatives and identified new distribution channels for the card.

Supported a diverse range of responsibilities for the executive team and multi-jurisdictional Board of Directors, including calendar management, travel arrangements, agenda coordination oversight, bid opening processes in support of the Engineering department and program assistance for a water conservation initiative. I maintained strong relationships with key stakeholders and ensured excellent customer service delivery with a keen eye for detail. Additionally, I oversaw office supply procurement and managed small purchases to support the organization's operational efficiency.

Ba, Social Science, Business Minor

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