Kara Carrell

Current

Board Member at Project Vida Project Life
New Media Navigator, Founding Partner at Navigators Guild
Co-Organizer for Chicago NetTuesdays at Netsquared

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Past

Office Manager at Interfaith Youth Core
Operations Dispatcher at Six Flags Elitch Gardens
Support Staff at Seeking Common Ground

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Education

Johnson and Wales University
Center for International Studies

Recommended

4 people have recommended Kara

Connections

175 connections

Industry

Non-Profit Organization Management

Websites

Kara Carrell’s Summary

Interests:
* How Things Work
* Social Media / New Media
* Telecommunications/ Mobile industry
* Human Computer Interaction
* Emerging Technology and adaptation
* Chicago Tech Community
* Search Engine Optimization and Behavioral Trend Analysis

Goals:
* Pursue a Masters in User Experience (Information Architecture, Human Computer Interaction)
* Become certified in Programming Language
* Master SEO and provide actionable data to my organization
* Connect and Promote the Chicago Tech Community

Kara Carrell’s Experience

Board Member

Project Vida Project Life

(Individual & Family Services industry)

March 2009 — Present (9 months)
New Media Navigator, Founding Partner

Navigators Guild

(Professional Training & Coaching industry)

2009 — Present (less than a year)

We help guide Organizations, Social Entrepreneurs, and other Social benefit companies through the New Media landscape.
Co-Organizer for Chicago NetTuesdays

Netsquared

(Privately Held; Internet industry)

April 2008 — Present (1 year 8 months)

Coordinate Monthly meetings for Web Enthusiasts, Nonprofits, Techies, and Community members to come together and share ideas and resources.
Facilitate discussions on Social Media and how Chicago's nonprofit sector can use Technology for good.
Office Manager

Interfaith Youth Core

(Non-Profit; Non-Profit Organization Management industry)

January 2006 — June 2009 (3 years 6 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

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
Center for International Studies

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:

NTEN 501 Tech Club of Chicago: Moderator
Rotaract Club of Chicago: Member; Club Service Committee
Netsquared Chicago Net2 Tuesday: Co-convenor
Chicago Foundation for Women Young Women's Leadership Council: Former Member
Chicago Foundation for Women Lesbian Leadership Council: Member
Chicago Idealist Group: Member
Community Leadership Institute at JWU: Participant 2003-2005
Seeking Common Ground: participant
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