Kara Franseen
Distributor Marketing and Communications Lead at Dodge Industrial- Claim this Profile
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Lisa Murr Dwight
I first worked with Kara at DP3 Architects. When building my marketing team at Dodge Industrial, I heard Kara was looking for a change in pace. That was all I needed to hear to know I wanted her on my team. Most would say it was at great risk that I wanted someone with very little marketing experience on my team. I would vehemently disagree. Kara has drive, incredible intuition, and innate grit. Creativity and an eye for design, a given. She far exceeded my expectations. She picked up marketing with ease and speed similar to that of a child uncannily learning a second language. Kara was my first hire of a team that grew to seven, which means due to lack of resources, there was little guidance I was able to provide. That was not an issue for Kara. She jumped right in and figured all of it out. She took a role with little to no process and structure and created one from scratch. It has been inspiring to watch. Kara has an incredible marketing career ahead of her and I am beyond honored to be a part of her journey.
Lisa Murr Dwight
I first worked with Kara at DP3 Architects. When building my marketing team at Dodge Industrial, I heard Kara was looking for a change in pace. That was all I needed to hear to know I wanted her on my team. Most would say it was at great risk that I wanted someone with very little marketing experience on my team. I would vehemently disagree. Kara has drive, incredible intuition, and innate grit. Creativity and an eye for design, a given. She far exceeded my expectations. She picked up marketing with ease and speed similar to that of a child uncannily learning a second language. Kara was my first hire of a team that grew to seven, which means due to lack of resources, there was little guidance I was able to provide. That was not an issue for Kara. She jumped right in and figured all of it out. She took a role with little to no process and structure and created one from scratch. It has been inspiring to watch. Kara has an incredible marketing career ahead of her and I am beyond honored to be a part of her journey.
Lisa Murr Dwight
I first worked with Kara at DP3 Architects. When building my marketing team at Dodge Industrial, I heard Kara was looking for a change in pace. That was all I needed to hear to know I wanted her on my team. Most would say it was at great risk that I wanted someone with very little marketing experience on my team. I would vehemently disagree. Kara has drive, incredible intuition, and innate grit. Creativity and an eye for design, a given. She far exceeded my expectations. She picked up marketing with ease and speed similar to that of a child uncannily learning a second language. Kara was my first hire of a team that grew to seven, which means due to lack of resources, there was little guidance I was able to provide. That was not an issue for Kara. She jumped right in and figured all of it out. She took a role with little to no process and structure and created one from scratch. It has been inspiring to watch. Kara has an incredible marketing career ahead of her and I am beyond honored to be a part of her journey.
Lisa Murr Dwight
I first worked with Kara at DP3 Architects. When building my marketing team at Dodge Industrial, I heard Kara was looking for a change in pace. That was all I needed to hear to know I wanted her on my team. Most would say it was at great risk that I wanted someone with very little marketing experience on my team. I would vehemently disagree. Kara has drive, incredible intuition, and innate grit. Creativity and an eye for design, a given. She far exceeded my expectations. She picked up marketing with ease and speed similar to that of a child uncannily learning a second language. Kara was my first hire of a team that grew to seven, which means due to lack of resources, there was little guidance I was able to provide. That was not an issue for Kara. She jumped right in and figured all of it out. She took a role with little to no process and structure and created one from scratch. It has been inspiring to watch. Kara has an incredible marketing career ahead of her and I am beyond honored to be a part of her journey.
Experience
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Dodge Industrial, Inc.
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United States
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Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
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300 - 400 Employee
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Distributor Marketing and Communications Lead
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Aug 2021 - Present
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In Site Designs, Inc.
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United States
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Design Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Lead Interior Designer
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Jan 2021 - Aug 2021
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DP3 Architects
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United States
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Architecture and Planning
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1 - 100 Employee
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Interior Designer
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Sep 2017 - Dec 2020
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LS3P ASSOCIATES LTD.
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United States
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Architecture and Planning
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300 - 400 Employee
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Interior Designer
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Sep 2016 - Sep 2017
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Marian McCreight Interiors
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Greenville, South Carolina
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Design Assistant
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Apr 2015 - Aug 2015
Assisted high-end residential designer Marian McCreight with tasks such as product research, shopping for clients, making product/sample returns and pickups, and assisting with client meetings and installations. Assisted high-end residential designer Marian McCreight with tasks such as product research, shopping for clients, making product/sample returns and pickups, and assisting with client meetings and installations.
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Camp Crestridge for Girls
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Black Mountain, NC
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Camp Counselor and Lifeguard
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May 2014 - Aug 2014
Responsible for the wellfare of 10 girls at a time, 24/7, mentoring them spiritually and emotionally, thriving in full daily schedules, etc. Responsible for the wellfare of 10 girls at a time, 24/7, mentoring them spiritually and emotionally, thriving in full daily schedules, etc.
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Lily Pottery
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Greenville, SC
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Ceramic Artist/Sales Associate
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Jun 2013 - Feb 2014
Created, fired, and assembled ceramic jewelry pieces & displays, made jewelry sales to customers, managed customer relations, and facilitated the opening and closing of the studio. Created, fired, and assembled ceramic jewelry pieces & displays, made jewelry sales to customers, managed customer relations, and facilitated the opening and closing of the studio.
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Moe's Southwest Grill
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United States
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Restaurants
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700 & Above Employee
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Shift Manager
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Apr 2011 - Sep 2013
Managed the crew and responsibilities of each shift, responsible for the opening and closing the store and register, resolved customer complaints and other problems such as food shortages and catering misunderstandings, and worked together with the crew to provide the best service possible to our customers. Managed the crew and responsibilities of each shift, responsible for the opening and closing the store and register, resolved customer complaints and other problems such as food shortages and catering misunderstandings, and worked together with the crew to provide the best service possible to our customers.
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Education
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2012 - 2016
Bob Jones University
Bachelor's Degree, Interior Design
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