Kara Nakfoor, PHR
Human Resources Specialist at TAWANI Enterprises, Inc.- Claim this Profile
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Steve Makadok
Working with Kara at the Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago was terrific. Kara is a savvy marketer, wonderful client partner and best of all, a genuine pleasure to work with. She possesses the right balance of strategic thinking and tactical know-how. These skills, coupled with her warmth and sense of humor, make her a valuable asset. I highly recommend Kara and would welcome the opportunity to work with her again!
Steve Makadok
Working with Kara at the Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago was terrific. Kara is a savvy marketer, wonderful client partner and best of all, a genuine pleasure to work with. She possesses the right balance of strategic thinking and tactical know-how. These skills, coupled with her warmth and sense of humor, make her a valuable asset. I highly recommend Kara and would welcome the opportunity to work with her again!
Steve Makadok
Working with Kara at the Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago was terrific. Kara is a savvy marketer, wonderful client partner and best of all, a genuine pleasure to work with. She possesses the right balance of strategic thinking and tactical know-how. These skills, coupled with her warmth and sense of humor, make her a valuable asset. I highly recommend Kara and would welcome the opportunity to work with her again!
Steve Makadok
Working with Kara at the Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago was terrific. Kara is a savvy marketer, wonderful client partner and best of all, a genuine pleasure to work with. She possesses the right balance of strategic thinking and tactical know-how. These skills, coupled with her warmth and sense of humor, make her a valuable asset. I highly recommend Kara and would welcome the opportunity to work with her again!
Credentials
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Professional in Human Resources® (PHR®)
HRCIJun, 2021- Nov, 2024
Experience
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TAWANI Enterprises, Inc.
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United States
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Real Estate
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1 - 100 Employee
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Human Resources Specialist
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Feb 2018 - Present
Culture and Employee Engagement Culture and Employee Engagement
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KaraNakfoor.com
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Chicago, IL
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Life Coach, Meditation Teacher, Intuitive Consultant
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Jan 2006 - Jul 2016
Work with mid to senior level clients with diverse backgrounds in the arts, banking, legal, financial, educational and healthcare fields making personal and professional changes. Provide end to end solutions resulting in consistent steps that produce results. Conceptualize and produce individual tactical decision making plans that empower clients to make the best choices and move forward to secure new jobs/titles. Deliver presentation skills and communications training to help clients prepare for interviews and meetings. Offer meditation training and recordings to help clients reinforce their new sense of confidence. Show less
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Director of Client Services
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Jan 2009 - Aug 2015
Startup Boutique Marketing/Advertising Worked with small businesses, startups and artists to help hone their messaging and branding. Helped create mission, vision and values statements, and campaigns Primary liaison to senior clients on behalf of the agency Provide strategic leadership to both clients and agency and help to identify growth opportunities and action plans for client’s marketing communications goals Provide leadership, training and growth opportunities to assigned account and creative staff through actions and ongoing role-model interactions Our unique Branding: Need, sassy, smart head turning work that is sure to put you ahead of the pack? Then you have come to the right place. As a boutique agency Blonde Bombshell Marketing has the luxury of developing strong personal ties to our clients. With us there are no switchboards or passing you off to the junior account person. We listen to our clients and make sure our marketing solutions deliver the same passion and personality that make their businesses so successful. Plus we add a touch of our own spunk to help evoke that coveted twinge of jealously in your competition and the loyalty of your consumers. You deliver the steak. We'll provide the sizzle. No wonder blondes have more fun! Show less
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Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago
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United States
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Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
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200 - 300 Employee
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Marketing Manager
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Jul 2005 - Jun 2008
Managed 4 outside agencies; Leo Burnett, Starcom, Starcom IP and FutureBrand on behalf of the Museum. Focus on external marketing/advertising messages, rebranding of Museum and profitable attendance for aggressive temporary exhibit schedule. Managed 4 outside agencies; Leo Burnett, Starcom, Starcom IP and FutureBrand on behalf of the Museum. Focus on external marketing/advertising messages, rebranding of Museum and profitable attendance for aggressive temporary exhibit schedule.
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Freelance Writer, Actor, Voice Over Artist
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Dec 2001 - Jun 2005
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Regional Marketing Manager
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Mar 1999 - Nov 2001
Regional Marketing Manager for McDonald's Corporation. Managed two advertising agencies on behalf of three co-ops; Minneapolis-St.Paul, Fargo-Red River Valley, and Duluth Superior. Regional Marketing Manager for McDonald's Corporation. Managed two advertising agencies on behalf of three co-ops; Minneapolis-St.Paul, Fargo-Red River Valley, and Duluth Superior.
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Education
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University of Notre Dame
BA, American Studies; Journalism/Communications, Literature