Kara Carrell

Current

Office Manager at Interfaith Youth Core

Past

Operations Dispatcher at Six Flags Elitch Gardens
Support Staff at Seeking Common Ground

Education

Johnson and Wales University
Johnson and Wales University

Connections

78 connections

Industry

Non-Profit Organization Management

Websites

Kara Carrell’s Summary

Interests:
* How Things Work
* Social Media
* Search Engine Optimization and Behavioral Trend Analysis
* Emerging Technology and adaptation
* Chicago Tech Community

Goals:
* Become certified in Programming Language
* Master SEO and provide actionable data to my organization
* Become a part of the Chicago Tech Community

Kara Carrell’s Experience

Office Manager

Interfaith Youth Core

(Non-Profit; 11-50 employees; Non-Profit Organization Management industry)

January 2006 — Present (2 years 7 months)

My primary duties are in the assistance of managing operations with the COO of the organization, with a focus on Human Resources, Technology, and front-end finances.
Operations Dispatcher

Six Flags Elitch Gardens

(Public Company; 5001-10,000 employees; Hospitality industry)

April 2005 — November 2005 (8 months)

* Provided support for operations by managing employee audit process, and maintained communications throughout the park during operating hours
* Performed orientation for new department employees
* Tracked and reported statistical data on customers to corporate offices
Support Staff

Seeking Common Ground

(Think Tanks industry)

2001 — 2003 (2 years)

provided logistical support for organization during preparation for summer programming and held remote office throughout summer programming

Kara Carrell’s Education

Johnson and Wales University

BS, International Business, 2001 — 2005
Johnson and Wales University

BA, International Business, 2001 — 2005

Participated in Study Abroad to various countries in Europe.
Resident Assistant for a 100 person Dormitory
Co-Organized an International Student Week in partnership with the ELS Program on campus
Marketing Team awarded for project on Coca-Cola.

Activities and Societies:

Community Leadership Institute

Additional Information

Kara Carrell’s Websites:

Kara Carrell’s Interests:

New Media; Social Media; Emerging Technology; Drupal; NP Tech; Social Networks; Jewelry Making; Photography; Net Neutrality; Gender Issues, Telecommunications, Diversity relations

Kara Carrell’s Groups:

Chicago 501 Tech Club, Nten.org
Rotaract Club of Chicago, Potential Member
Young Women's Leadership Council, Chicago Foundation for Women
Lesbian Leadership Council, Chicago Foundation for Women
Chicago Idealist Group, Community Leadership Institute at JWU, Twitter community, Seeking Common Ground, Net2 Chicago!