Kara Tefft (Grant)

Kara (Grant) Tefft has a diverse work experience in various industries. Kara started their career as a Marketing Analyst/Fund Accountant at INVESCO Funds Group in 1996, where they assisted the Product Development team and calculated daily pricing for mutual funds. Kara then worked as a Marketing Specialist at Dish Network from 2000 to 2003, where they developed strategic marketing plans and negotiated license agreements for the pay-per-view business segment. Kara then joined Harte-Hanks Direct Marketing as a Senior Program Manager in 2003, managing a financial portfolio of banking clients and developing lead generation management programs.

In 2004, Kara joined Starz Entertainment as a Director of Finance Planning & Analysis, providing financial and strategic guidance for negotiations and managing a team for budgeting and planning. In 2018, they became the Director of Operations at DORN, where they managed daily operations and a network of contract employees and staff. Kara also founded and served as CEO of 360 Blue Consulting LLC in 2018, offering financial and operational services to small businesses.

Kara'smost recent position is Director of Finance at Hallmark Media, where they started in July 2020. As a Director of Finance, Kara is responsible for financial oversight and leadership at the company.

Kara (Grant) Tefft has a strong educational background with a focus on leadership and marketing. In 1991, they graduated from Texas A&M University with a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Accounting. Kara then pursued further education at the University of Colorado Denver, where they completed a Master's degree in Marketing from 1999 to 2002.

In 2014, Kara attended the University of Denver, where they participated in the STARZ Executive Leadership Program. This program allowed their to enhance their leadership skills, although the specific field of study for this program is not provided.

In addition to their formal education, Kara has obtained various certifications to further develop their professional abilities. These include the Starz Executive Leadership Program from the University of Denver, the Vistage Leadership Program from Vistage Worldwide, Inc., and the WICT Rising Leaders Program from Crown Media Family Networks. Unfortunately, the specific dates of when Kara obtained these certifications are not provided.