Kara French has a diverse work experience with a range of roles in various companies and organizations. Kara started their career in the US Army, where they served in positions such as Senior Targeting Analyst, Operations Officer, Human Resources Manager, Commander, and Operations and Training Officer. During their time in the Army, they demonstrated leadership skills, managed personnel, and implemented new systems and processes.
Following their military career, Kara transitioned to the corporate sector and held positions at Mahoney's Garden Centers, Insulet Corporation, and Global Partners LP. At Mahoney's Garden Centers, they served as an Inventory Control Manager, responsible for managing inventory and training cashiers. At Insulet Corporation, they held roles such as Director of HR Services and Payroll, Senior Manager of HR Services, and Talent Operations and HRIS Manager, where they oversaw global HR services and payroll, managed HRIS systems, and implemented process improvements.
Currently, Kara French is the Vice President of People Services and Technology at Global Partners LP. In this role, they are responsible for transforming HRIS, payroll, HR programs, and people analytics functions. Kara is leading optimization projects for the Workday and Reflexis/Zebra Workforce Management platforms, developing a HR service delivery system, and establishing KPIs and SLAs for HR transactions.
Overall, Kara French has a strong background in leadership, operations management, HR services, payroll, and HRIS systems. Kara has experience in both military and corporate environments, with a focus on driving efficiency and enhancing employee experience.
Kara French has a diverse education history. Kara completed their Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a specialization in Six Sigma Quality from Southern New Hampshire University between 2017 and 2019. Alongside their MBA, they obtained a Six Sigma Black Belt certification from the same university in April 2019.
Furthermore, Kara attended the U.S. Army Command and General Staff College, though the specific years and field of study are unknown. Additionally, they pursued a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in Journalism/Public Relations from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. However, the specific years of enrollment are not provided.
Based on the information provided, Kara French has attained a Master's degree, a Bachelor's degree, and a Six Sigma Black Belt certification.
April, 2022 - present
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