Kara Thorson
Event Manger at Pacaso- Claim this Profile
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Experience
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Pacaso
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United States
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Real Estate
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100 - 200 Employee
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Event Manger
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Mar 2022 - Present
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Graphic Designer + Branding Consultant
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Jan 2014 - Present
A creative boutique, committed to properly representing clients image through design. Offering a unique and personalized experience resulting in a successful product which captivates, informs and inspires. - Works with a diverse client base including beauty, hospitality, interior design, construction, education, agriculture and entertainment industries - Facilitates exploratory session to determine the clients wants, needs and vision for their brand - Performs creative services for startups, thriving companies with design needs or for those looking to re-brand
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My Bellissima
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Morristown, New Jersey
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Owner/Head Planner
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Aug 2004 - Present
- Oversee day-to-day business operations to successfully run an event planning firm - Organize and lead weekly status meetings to ensure all partners and staff are aligned and on schedule - Promote, manage and market My Bellissima through all social media outlets such as Facebook, Instagram and Twitter - Attend private and corporate functions to engage in the world of event planning and other fields (industries?) alike - Plan successful, multi-million dollar corporate and social events for high profile clientele - Developed and produced creative product launches for Takasago, Yankee Candle, Method, Ecover & SC Johnson - Consult with companies within the event-planning field on how to strengthen their brand efforts in order to successfully reach their target market and goals - Determine allocated budgets and implement detailed payment calendars - Provide clients with qualified venue options and vendors such as floral designer, stationer, photographer, cinematographer, musical entertainment, attire and beauty specialist, etc. - Closely work with vendors and have discretion to negotiate terms of service and terms of commission agreements - Create detailed floor plans and itineraries to assure proper production on event days - Participated in numerous speaking engagements at universities including Rider University, Widener University, County College of Morris and Fairleigh Dickinson. (detail of content of presentations?) - Created multiple stylized photo shoots for New Jersey Bride, The Knot, and other well-known publications - Founded and launched a successful woman’s entrepreneur networking group – HEELS {Helping Each Exquisite Lady Succeed}
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Education
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Rider University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Communications, Journalism, Multimedia, Advertising