Cdr Aparna Kalra

Aparna Kalra has a diverse work experience that spans various industries. Aparna began their career as a Barista at Starbucks in 2015, where they prepared and served hot and cold beverages. In 2016, they worked as a Waitress/Hostess at Walker's Restaurant.

Furthermore, Kalra gained experience in finance and marketing through internships at UBS. As a Finance Intern, they prepared asset allocations for investment portfolios and conducted quantitative analysis of financial trends. In their role as a Lead Finance Intern, they created and executed a training program for new interns and completed reports assigned by the CFO.

Kalra also worked at Edgewood College, initially as an Office Assistant in the Academic Dean's Office. Aparna then became a Peer Educator for Financial Literacy Services, where they delivered presentations on personal finance topics and utilized social media for event promotion. Additionally, they served as the Program Event Coordinator for the Office of Student Inclusion & Involvement, coordinating various services for events and conducting market analysis.

In 2019, Kalra joined Zendesk as a Business Development Representative, building pipeline and sourcing prospects. Aparna later transitioned to the role of Talent Acquisition Partner, leading the recruitment life-cycle for Go-To-Market roles and achieving high hiring goals. Aparna also served as a Global Diversity Equity and Inclusion Event Coordinator for a brief period.

More recently, in 2023, Kalra joined Green Thumb Industries (GTI) as a Talent Acquisition Partner. The details of their responsibilities in this role are not provided.

Overall, Aparna Kalra has a strong background in talent acquisition, business development, finance, marketing, and event coordination.

Aparna Kalra, CDR, earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance and Marketing from Edgewood College between the years 2015-2019. Additionally, they obtained various certifications including being a Certified Diversity and Inclusion Recruiter from AIRS powered by ADP in December 2022, Google Ads Display and Search Certifications from Google in May 2020, and an Inbound Certification from HubSpot in May 2020.