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Kara O'Connell is a seasoned executive with 17+ years of experience in nonprofit management, strategic planning, and event management. She has held various leadership positions, including Vice President of Finance & Operations at Airlink, Inc. and Chief Operations Officer at Alliance to Save Energy. Her expertise spans marketing, fundraising, energy policy, and environmental awareness. She has a Bachelor's degree from Gettysburg College and has worked with prominent organizations such as Alliance to Save Energy and Electric Drive Transportation Association (EDTA).

Experience

  • Airlink, Inc.
    • Washington, District of Columbia, United States
    • Vice President of Finance & Operations
      • Sep 2023 - Present
      • Washington, District of Columbia, United States

    • United States
    • Oil and Gas
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Chief Operations Officer
      • May 2017 - Sep 2022

      Responsible for day-to-day operations of a 20-person, $4.5 million non-profit organization. Managed finance, human resources, operations & events, stakeholder relations, communications, strategic initiatives, and education teams. Developed annual budget, organizational goals, and performance reviews. Managed the audit & finance, governance, and nominating committees of the board and led quarterly Board of Director meeting preparation.

    • (Senior) Vice President, Public & Corporate Relations
      • May 2014 - May 2017

      Responsible for maintaining and growing the organization’s brand(s) and its relationships with key constituencies. Managed member relations, fundraising, events, marketing, and communications. Promoted to Senior Vice President in 2016 and assumed a greater role in strategic planning and execution.

    • Vice President, Events & Marketing (Communications)
      • May 2011 - May 2014

      Managed the events & marketing team responsible for 25+ annual events, brand management, and digital communications. Assumed responsibility for media relations and grassroots advocacy in 2013.

    • Vice President, Public & Corporate Affairs
      • May 2008 - May 2011

      Managed the organization’s events portfolio with a focus on strengthening the signature events - Energy Efficiency (EE) Global Forum & Exposition and Stars of Energy Efficiency Awards Gala – with record attendance and sponsorship revenue (800 attendees, $1.1 million for EE Global and 500 attendees, $590k for the Gala). Assumed responsibility for the organization’s Associates membership program, realizing 20% growth to over 175 members and $1.5 million in revenue.

    • Director, Special Projects & Events
      • Sep 2005 - May 2008

      Responsible for planning and execution of the Alliance’s events, including congressional fly-ins, educational field trips, executive roundtables, and a black-tie awards gala. Created the first EE Global Forum & Exposition attracting 500 executive-level attendees from 30 countries and raising over $1 million in sponsorship and exhibit revenue.

  • Electric Drive Transportation Association (EDTA)
    • Washington, District of Columbia, United States
    • Director, Conferences & Events
      • May 2001 - Sep 2005
      • Washington, District of Columbia, United States

      Managed planning and execution of the Association’s domestic and international conferences and expositions. Events drew over 1000 attendees and featured 20+ juried-paper and plenary sessions, 1,000 sq. ft. of exposition space, and a ride’n’drive of electric vehicles.

    • Media Coordinator
      • 2000 - 2001

Education

  • Gettysburg College
    Bachelor's degree

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Industry Focus. “Nonprofit Organization Management”

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