Karissa Akin

CEO & Co-Founder at IKSPLOR
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(386) 825-5501
Location
Jackson, Wyoming, United States, US
Languages
  • English Native or bilingual proficiency
  • Spanish Professional working proficiency
  • Mandrin Chinese Elementary proficiency

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Experience

    • United States
    • Retail Apparel and Fashion
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • CEO & Co-Founder
      • Jan 2018 - Present

      Co-Founder and CEO of iksplor, a family-focused outdoor apparel brand on a mission to make adventure accessible and sustainable. Leveraging a background in outdoor exploration, I—along with my sister—created a line of 100% ethically sourced merino wool essentials. Our products span from babies to adults, addressing a gap in the market for high-quality, eco-friendly outdoor wear. With easy-to-care-for, versatile products, we're enriching family adventures and contributing to environmental… Show more Co-Founder and CEO of iksplor, a family-focused outdoor apparel brand on a mission to make adventure accessible and sustainable. Leveraging a background in outdoor exploration, I—along with my sister—created a line of 100% ethically sourced merino wool essentials. Our products span from babies to adults, addressing a gap in the market for high-quality, eco-friendly outdoor wear. With easy-to-care-for, versatile products, we're enriching family adventures and contributing to environmental sustainability. Show less Co-Founder and CEO of iksplor, a family-focused outdoor apparel brand on a mission to make adventure accessible and sustainable. Leveraging a background in outdoor exploration, I—along with my sister—created a line of 100% ethically sourced merino wool essentials. Our products span from babies to adults, addressing a gap in the market for high-quality, eco-friendly outdoor wear. With easy-to-care-for, versatile products, we're enriching family adventures and contributing to environmental… Show more Co-Founder and CEO of iksplor, a family-focused outdoor apparel brand on a mission to make adventure accessible and sustainable. Leveraging a background in outdoor exploration, I—along with my sister—created a line of 100% ethically sourced merino wool essentials. Our products span from babies to adults, addressing a gap in the market for high-quality, eco-friendly outdoor wear. With easy-to-care-for, versatile products, we're enriching family adventures and contributing to environmental sustainability. Show less

    • United States
    • Movies, Videos, and Sound
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Co-Founder & Producer of Aprés Visuals & Après Events LLC
      • Jun 2012 - May 2022

      Co-Founder and Producer at Apres Visuals and Apres Events, where I successfully launched and scaled both ventures from the ground up. As the lead producer, I was the primary point of contact for high-profile clients including Jeep, GMC, Gear Junkie, and the Four Seasons. Managed end-to-end production of large-scale commercial projects, from conceptualization to final delivery. Successfully exited both companies, culminating in a profitable sale. Co-Founder and Producer at Apres Visuals and Apres Events, where I successfully launched and scaled both ventures from the ground up. As the lead producer, I was the primary point of contact for high-profile clients including Jeep, GMC, Gear Junkie, and the Four Seasons. Managed end-to-end production of large-scale commercial projects, from conceptualization to final delivery. Successfully exited both companies, culminating in a profitable sale.

    • Brazil
    • Engineering Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • HR Systems Project Manager
      • May 2008 - Aug 2018

      Served as an HR Systems Project Manager at General Electric, starting in Organizational and Talent Development before transitioning to a systems-focused role. As part of a global team, I supported both GE Healthcare and GE Corporate offices. My responsibilities included the implementation and rollout of new HR systems, with a keen focus on user experience design. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless adoption and utilization of systems and processes on a global scale. Served as an HR Systems Project Manager at General Electric, starting in Organizational and Talent Development before transitioning to a systems-focused role. As part of a global team, I supported both GE Healthcare and GE Corporate offices. My responsibilities included the implementation and rollout of new HR systems, with a keen focus on user experience design. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless adoption and utilization of systems and processes on a global scale.

Education

  • University of Alabama
    Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Spanish Language and Literature
    2003 - 2007
  • Florida International University
    Master of Business Administration (MBA), Chinese Language and Literature
    2007 - 2008

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