Kara Kettelkamp
Director of Account Management at The ExCo Group- Claim this Profile
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Emily Jack
Kara is brilliant, professional, and a natural leader. It was a privilege to work with and learn from her. She is dedicated to client relationships and effectively managed any difficult situations that arose. She is a talented communicator and very organized. I learned so much from Kara during our time together and would recommend her to any team!
Emily Jack
Kara is brilliant, professional, and a natural leader. It was a privilege to work with and learn from her. She is dedicated to client relationships and effectively managed any difficult situations that arose. She is a talented communicator and very organized. I learned so much from Kara during our time together and would recommend her to any team!
Emily Jack
Kara is brilliant, professional, and a natural leader. It was a privilege to work with and learn from her. She is dedicated to client relationships and effectively managed any difficult situations that arose. She is a talented communicator and very organized. I learned so much from Kara during our time together and would recommend her to any team!
Emily Jack
Kara is brilliant, professional, and a natural leader. It was a privilege to work with and learn from her. She is dedicated to client relationships and effectively managed any difficult situations that arose. She is a talented communicator and very organized. I learned so much from Kara during our time together and would recommend her to any team!
Credentials
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Certified Public Accountant
CPA (NJ Board of Accountancy)Nov, 2015- Nov, 2024
Experience
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The ExCo Group
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Professional Training and Coaching
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director of Account Management
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Mar 2023 - Present
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Logan Growth Advisors
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United States
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Investment Banking
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director of Client Services
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Oct 2022 - Jan 2023
Logan Growth Advisors provides M&A and capital raising advisory services to founder-owned companies. As the Director of Client Services and Buyside Manager, I worked with small to large healthcare groups looking to acquire additional locations, raise capital, or go-to market. I had cross-functional responsibilities that required managing 120-150 active deal opportunities, a team of 4 associates, and 25+ client relationships. Selected accomplishments include:• Built and implemented a new process and team that worked with 25+ clients, primarily small to large healthcare groups, to procure, manage and close acquisition or partnership deals.• Facilitated the successful initiation and closing of 12 deals total, with a total enterprise value closed of $110M.• Managed the implementation and build out of a new CRM system, used by several stakeholders and internal teams. Show less
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Buyside Manager
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Oct 2020 - Oct 2022
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Natural Retreats
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United States
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Travel Arrangements
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100 - 200 Employee
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Breckenridge General Manager
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Jan 2020 - Mar 2021
Natural Retreats is a collection of luxury brands that offer vacation rental properties in iconic destinations around the United States. As the General Manager of the Breckenridge location, I managed a team of 4, with a portfolio of 25 luxury single family homes. Selected accomplishments include:• Managed the team and office through the acquisition of the previous company, 360 Blue, by Natural Retreats.• Built relationships with new owners that resulted the addition of 4 new homes, an increase of 20% of the location portfolio Show less
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Vacation Rental Manager
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Aug 2019 - Jan 2020
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Vail Resorts
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United States
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Hospitality
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700 & Above Employee
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Professional Ski Instructor
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Oct 2018 - May 2019
Vail Resorts is the premier mountain resort company, with luxury ski resorts throughout the world. As a Professional Ski Instructor at Breckenridge Resort, I led private and group lessons for skiers levels 1 - 6 (total of 9 available levels). Selected accomplishments include: • Established strong client relationships that resulted in recurring returning private lesson requests • Completed PSIA (Professional Ski Instructors of America) Level I certification, representing competency in beginner/novice and intermediate alpine skiing education Show less
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KPMG
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Canada
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Accounting
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700 & Above Employee
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Senior Audit Associate
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Jul 2017 - Aug 2018
KPMG is a global network of professional firms providing Audit, Tax and Advisory services. As an Audit Senior Associate in the financial services sector, I managed audit projects for regional banks and 401k plans. Selected accomplishments include:• Managed several audit teams, with 1-3 associates and interns• Developed and executed a project plan for each audit, with a predetermined timeline, dictated by federal regulations.• Managed multiple workflows, with varying dependencies and milestones based on available resources, audit regulations and SOX requirements. Show less
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Audit Associate
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Sep 2015 - Jul 2017
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The College of New Jersey
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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College Ambassador
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Feb 2013 - May 2015
As an Ambassador/Tour Guide, I provided tours and presentations to prospective students. Selected accomplishments include: • Led campus tours for groups of up to 40 people, including prospective students and their parents • Presented admissions information to large audiences of up to 100 people As an Ambassador/Tour Guide, I provided tours and presentations to prospective students. Selected accomplishments include: • Led campus tours for groups of up to 40 people, including prospective students and their parents • Presented admissions information to large audiences of up to 100 people
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KPMG
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Canada
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Accounting
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700 & Above Employee
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Audit Intern
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Jun 2014 - Aug 2014
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The Hun School of Princeton
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United States
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Primary and Secondary Education
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100 - 200 Employee
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Assistant Varsity Lacrosse Coach
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Dec 2012 - May 2014
As the Assistant Varsity Lacrosse Coach I trained and developed the varsity woman's lacrosse team. Selected accomplishments included: • Developed and facilitated training programs for a team of up to 20 lacrosse players • Managed the team’s schedule of practices, games and travel As the Assistant Varsity Lacrosse Coach I trained and developed the varsity woman's lacrosse team. Selected accomplishments included: • Developed and facilitated training programs for a team of up to 20 lacrosse players • Managed the team’s schedule of practices, games and travel
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NJM Insurance Group
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United States
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Insurance
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700 & Above Employee
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Cash Management Intern
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May 2013 - Aug 2013
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Education
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The College of New Jersey
Bachelor of Science - BS, Accounting -
Washington and Lee University
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The Hun School of Princeton