Kara Knickerbocker
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LinkedIn User
I have managed many people, but only some leave the marks, and Kara certainly left an indelible mark. In my role as Vice President of New Program Development and Digital Product, Kara expertly filled a role in Admissions that contributed vastly to the overall success of her department. Kara’s multitasking ability was unlike I’ve seen before and made an applause-worthy increase in our company’s growth level. I was impressed by Kara’s ability to handle any situation calmly and patiently, even with the toughest situations. Kara brought a burst of energy that made sure that no one left a meeting without a smile. Her personality was a warm welcome to every day. She is passionate about pursing her dreams and achieving her goals. She will stop at nothing to achieve excellence with an exceptional flair rarely seen in individuals. She is multifaceted and embraces learning new things. Creative. Energetic. Passionate. Driven. Unique. A pleasue to work with. These are just a few of the many wonderful words I use to describe Kara. As a leader, Kara earns my highest recommendation.
Christina Cowan
It is a great pleasure to provide a recommendation for Ms. Kara Knickerbocker. I have known Kara for over 7 years where she worked as an integral administrative professional at Carnegie Mellon University. During her tenure, I was very impressed by her customer service skills, her passion and clerical skills, and her professional demeanor. When something needed to get done correctly, I counted on Kara as the problem solver. As a dedicated and meticulous employee, Kara had the ability to multi-task all kinds of clerical and administrative tasks efficiently. She is highly competent, well-organized, outgoing, and an excellent communicator. She completes all of her work with warmth, insight and professionalism. Any employer who is fortunate enough to hire Kara will soon realize that what makes her stand out from all other employees is her positive and infectious attitude that helped everyone in the office to feel more positive. I strongly recommend her for any position, (she would be a great fit in any organization) and I can be contacted if I can provide any further information. Regards, Christina Cowan
LinkedIn User
I have managed many people, but only some leave the marks, and Kara certainly left an indelible mark. In my role as Vice President of New Program Development and Digital Product, Kara expertly filled a role in Admissions that contributed vastly to the overall success of her department. Kara’s multitasking ability was unlike I’ve seen before and made an applause-worthy increase in our company’s growth level. I was impressed by Kara’s ability to handle any situation calmly and patiently, even with the toughest situations. Kara brought a burst of energy that made sure that no one left a meeting without a smile. Her personality was a warm welcome to every day. She is passionate about pursing her dreams and achieving her goals. She will stop at nothing to achieve excellence with an exceptional flair rarely seen in individuals. She is multifaceted and embraces learning new things. Creative. Energetic. Passionate. Driven. Unique. A pleasue to work with. These are just a few of the many wonderful words I use to describe Kara. As a leader, Kara earns my highest recommendation.
Christina Cowan
It is a great pleasure to provide a recommendation for Ms. Kara Knickerbocker. I have known Kara for over 7 years where she worked as an integral administrative professional at Carnegie Mellon University. During her tenure, I was very impressed by her customer service skills, her passion and clerical skills, and her professional demeanor. When something needed to get done correctly, I counted on Kara as the problem solver. As a dedicated and meticulous employee, Kara had the ability to multi-task all kinds of clerical and administrative tasks efficiently. She is highly competent, well-organized, outgoing, and an excellent communicator. She completes all of her work with warmth, insight and professionalism. Any employer who is fortunate enough to hire Kara will soon realize that what makes her stand out from all other employees is her positive and infectious attitude that helped everyone in the office to feel more positive. I strongly recommend her for any position, (she would be a great fit in any organization) and I can be contacted if I can provide any further information. Regards, Christina Cowan
LinkedIn User
I have managed many people, but only some leave the marks, and Kara certainly left an indelible mark. In my role as Vice President of New Program Development and Digital Product, Kara expertly filled a role in Admissions that contributed vastly to the overall success of her department. Kara’s multitasking ability was unlike I’ve seen before and made an applause-worthy increase in our company’s growth level. I was impressed by Kara’s ability to handle any situation calmly and patiently, even with the toughest situations. Kara brought a burst of energy that made sure that no one left a meeting without a smile. Her personality was a warm welcome to every day. She is passionate about pursing her dreams and achieving her goals. She will stop at nothing to achieve excellence with an exceptional flair rarely seen in individuals. She is multifaceted and embraces learning new things. Creative. Energetic. Passionate. Driven. Unique. A pleasue to work with. These are just a few of the many wonderful words I use to describe Kara. As a leader, Kara earns my highest recommendation.
Christina Cowan
It is a great pleasure to provide a recommendation for Ms. Kara Knickerbocker. I have known Kara for over 7 years where she worked as an integral administrative professional at Carnegie Mellon University. During her tenure, I was very impressed by her customer service skills, her passion and clerical skills, and her professional demeanor. When something needed to get done correctly, I counted on Kara as the problem solver. As a dedicated and meticulous employee, Kara had the ability to multi-task all kinds of clerical and administrative tasks efficiently. She is highly competent, well-organized, outgoing, and an excellent communicator. She completes all of her work with warmth, insight and professionalism. Any employer who is fortunate enough to hire Kara will soon realize that what makes her stand out from all other employees is her positive and infectious attitude that helped everyone in the office to feel more positive. I strongly recommend her for any position, (she would be a great fit in any organization) and I can be contacted if I can provide any further information. Regards, Christina Cowan
LinkedIn User
I have managed many people, but only some leave the marks, and Kara certainly left an indelible mark. In my role as Vice President of New Program Development and Digital Product, Kara expertly filled a role in Admissions that contributed vastly to the overall success of her department. Kara’s multitasking ability was unlike I’ve seen before and made an applause-worthy increase in our company’s growth level. I was impressed by Kara’s ability to handle any situation calmly and patiently, even with the toughest situations. Kara brought a burst of energy that made sure that no one left a meeting without a smile. Her personality was a warm welcome to every day. She is passionate about pursing her dreams and achieving her goals. She will stop at nothing to achieve excellence with an exceptional flair rarely seen in individuals. She is multifaceted and embraces learning new things. Creative. Energetic. Passionate. Driven. Unique. A pleasue to work with. These are just a few of the many wonderful words I use to describe Kara. As a leader, Kara earns my highest recommendation.
Christina Cowan
It is a great pleasure to provide a recommendation for Ms. Kara Knickerbocker. I have known Kara for over 7 years where she worked as an integral administrative professional at Carnegie Mellon University. During her tenure, I was very impressed by her customer service skills, her passion and clerical skills, and her professional demeanor. When something needed to get done correctly, I counted on Kara as the problem solver. As a dedicated and meticulous employee, Kara had the ability to multi-task all kinds of clerical and administrative tasks efficiently. She is highly competent, well-organized, outgoing, and an excellent communicator. She completes all of her work with warmth, insight and professionalism. Any employer who is fortunate enough to hire Kara will soon realize that what makes her stand out from all other employees is her positive and infectious attitude that helped everyone in the office to feel more positive. I strongly recommend her for any position, (she would be a great fit in any organization) and I can be contacted if I can provide any further information. Regards, Christina Cowan
Credentials
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15 Secrets Successful People Know About Time Management (getAbstract Summary)
LinkedInApr, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
Body Language for Women
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TEFL
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Experience
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Libertas Unlimited LLC
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United States
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Legal Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Executive Assistant
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Nov 2021 - Present
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Virtual Assistant
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Feb 2020 - Present
- Created and maintained social media platforms, including but not limited to: Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.-Monitoring and answering all correspondence via online platforms- Brainstorm and implement marketing strategies -Create original content that engages with audience-Worked with clients to redesign brand logo and mission
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Brand Ambassador
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Feb 2020 - Nov 2021
-Served as a representative for various organizations and events, including gyms, marketing companies, and events.-Modeling for gyms and athletic apparel -Monitor events, helping with set up, registration, duration, and tear down.-Writing articles, posting on social media to increase brand /product awareness-Sharing and responding to online reviews-Network with potential clients
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Co-curator
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May 2017 - Nov 2021
Co-curator of the MadFridays Reading Series, from the Madwomen in the Attic at Carlow University.Duties include:Schedule monthly readingsCoordinate writers and communicate to appropriate channelsMake and distribute flyers, post to social media networks, e-mail lists, etc.Em-cee introductions and open mic Co-curator of the MadFridays Reading Series, from the Madwomen in the Attic at Carlow University.Duties include:Schedule monthly readingsCoordinate writers and communicate to appropriate channelsMake and distribute flyers, post to social media networks, e-mail lists, etc.Em-cee introductions and open mic
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Carnegie Mellon University
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Administrative Coordinator
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Jan 2014 - Sep 2020
• Responsible for managing the day-to-day workflow of the assigned faculty• Composing correspondence both inside and outside the Department; preparing presentation materials• Managing a calendar of appointments • Complete a broad variety of financial/administrative tasks including expense reimbursements; verifying procurement card purchases; initiating purchase order requests, etc.• Leads and directs the travel planning process for the assigned faculty support cluster; arranging complex and detailed travel plans, itineraries and agenda. • Leads and directs the event planning process for small research or academic related events hosted by a member of the assigned faculty support cluster (group meetings, seminars, workshops, etc.) including all logistical support (catering, contracts, space reservation, remote connectivity and video communication).
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University of Pittsburgh
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Assistant Researcher
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Jan 2014 - Jan 2015
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Admissions Representative
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Jul 2012 - Jun 2013
Duties included:-Recruiting qualified applicants for admission to the school -Inform students, parents, and educators of the curriculum, financial aid, and consumer facts of the college -Schedule and conduct interviews and virtual tours of the campus via telephone and e-mail -Guide students through the entire application and financial aid process, with consistent follow-up to ensure their academic success. Duties included:-Recruiting qualified applicants for admission to the school -Inform students, parents, and educators of the curriculum, financial aid, and consumer facts of the college -Schedule and conduct interviews and virtual tours of the campus via telephone and e-mail -Guide students through the entire application and financial aid process, with consistent follow-up to ensure their academic success.
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Westminster College (PA)
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United States
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Higher Education
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200 - 300 Employee
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Receptionist Aide
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Sep 2009 - May 2012
Duties included:-Greeted and directed students and families-Answered and directed incoming calls -Participated in various recruitment and enrollment activities -Scheduled and confirmed campus visitations -Communicated with prospective students via telephone and e-mail -Distributing questionnaires, packets and other filing duties Duties included:-Greeted and directed students and families-Answered and directed incoming calls -Participated in various recruitment and enrollment activities -Scheduled and confirmed campus visitations -Communicated with prospective students via telephone and e-mail -Distributing questionnaires, packets and other filing duties
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Assistant Account Planner
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Oct 2010 - Oct 2011
Duties included:-Conducted research -Developed business proposal-Distributed surveys to target population-Designed advertising campaign-Created display ads-Updated social media networks Duties included:-Conducted research -Developed business proposal-Distributed surveys to target population-Designed advertising campaign-Created display ads-Updated social media networks
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Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT)
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United States
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Truck Transportation
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700 & Above Employee
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Summer Intern
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May 2008 - Aug 2011
Served as an intern on the General Maintenance crew to ensure the safety and maintain the condition of our highways. Duties included directing the flow of traffic, and manual labor such as spray patching, crack sealing, and putting up guide rail. Served as an intern on the General Maintenance crew to ensure the safety and maintain the condition of our highways. Duties included directing the flow of traffic, and manual labor such as spray patching, crack sealing, and putting up guide rail.
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Intern
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Aug 2010 - Jan 2011
Duties included:-Conducted research and interviews-Photographed and assisted with layouts-Wrote a weekly column-Reviewed and edited news stories-Updated social media networks-Sent out invoices Duties included:-Conducted research and interviews-Photographed and assisted with layouts-Wrote a weekly column-Reviewed and edited news stories-Updated social media networks-Sent out invoices
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Hostess
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Aug 2006 - Nov 2009
Duties included greeting and seating customers, directing customers throughout the restaurant, answering the phone, operating the cash register, and assisting servers. Duties included greeting and seating customers, directing customers throughout the restaurant, answering the phone, operating the cash register, and assisting servers.
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Susquehanna University
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Outgoing Mailroom
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Oct 2008 - May 2009
Duties included operating a seal and print machine, labeling outgoing envelopes, and sorting addresses, in addition to office responsibilities such as answering the phone, filing paperwork, and delivering messages. Duties included operating a seal and print machine, labeling outgoing envelopes, and sorting addresses, in addition to office responsibilities such as answering the phone, filing paperwork, and delivering messages.
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Education
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2018 - 2019
Carlow University
Master of Fine Arts - MFA, Creative Writing- Poetry -
2008 - 2012
Westminster College (PA)
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English; Public Relations and Writing -
2004 - 2008
Saegertown Area High School
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