Kara Staudenmayer
Philadelphia,PA
Summary
Results-driven business professional with proven track record in driving growth and fostering strong client relationships. Skilled in strategic planning, market analysis, and negotiation, consistently delivering impactful solutions. Known for strong focus on team collaboration, adaptability, and achieving targets, ensuring reliable performance in dynamic environments. Proficient in CRM software, sales forecasting, and project management.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Business Development Manager
ICS Corporation
01.2025 - Current
- Increased client base by identifying new business opportunities and cultivating strong relationships with key decision makers.
- Represented company and promoted products at 12 conferences and industry events in 3 months.
- Performed client research and identified opportunities for account growth, account penetration and market expansion.
- Conducted comprehensive market research and analysis to identify emerging trends and potential areas of expansion.
- Kept meticulous client notes and updated account information in company databases.
- Collaborated closely with marketing teams to develop targeted campaigns that generated high-quality leads for the sales pipeline.
Human Resources
ICS Corporation
12.2020 - 02.2025
- Manage all HR related tasks for a 400+ direct mail advertising firm, including employee benefits program, documentation, interviewing, training, and on-boarding new recruits.
- Planned, developed, and implemented a comprehensive onboarding and training program, providing new hires with essential employment information resources, benefits overview, and payroll processes.
- Spearheaded Open Enrollment annually, boosting employee benefit participation by 30%.
- Facilitated semi-annual performance reviews and compensation adjustments for over 400 employees.
- Implemented quarterly team building events, enhancing team morale and providing optimal support to employees.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management
Stockton University
12.2020
Skills
- Project management
- Event planning
- Team collaboration
- Report Writing
- Team leadership
- Customer service
- Negotiations
- Engagement
Accomplishments
- Devised an Advisory Board of Fortune 500 Business Execs to expand our networking and outreach.
- Created a Referral Program within the Advisory Board, resulting in the addition of 7 new client relationships within the first 60 days.
- Coordinated and planned our conference appearance at several events, including the National Postal Forum.
- Reduced Employee Turnover: Reduced employee turnover by 25% in one year with improved retention strategies.
- Streamlined Onboarding: Implemented a new onboarding program, raising new hire engagement and satisfaction scores by 35%.
- Optimized Hiring Process: Improved hiring process efficiency by 40%, enhancing candidate experience.
- Implemented HRIS for 400+ Employees: Successfully introduced a new HRIS platform, reducing processing time and improving data accuracy.
- Boosted Training Completion: Led a team to increase employee training completion rate to 95%.
- Compliance Program: Participated in the development of Compliance Committee, increasing Soc II scores to 100% in the HR Category.
Timeline
Business Development Manager
ICS Corporation
01.2025 - Current
Human Resources
ICS Corporation
12.2020 - 02.2025
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management
Stockton University
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