Kara Tefft (Grant)

Kara (Grant) Tefft has a diverse work experience spanning across various industries. In 1996, they started their career as a Marketing Analyst/Fund Accountant at INVESCO Funds Group, where they provided competitive analysis and calculated daily pricing for mutual funds. Kara then moved on to Dish Network, where they worked as a Marketing Specialist, developing strategic marketing plans and managing the financial and budget goals for the pay-per-view events category. Later, Kara worked at Harte-Hanks Direct Marketing as a Senior Program Manager, managing a financial portfolio and implementing lead generation management programs. From 2004 to 2017, they served as the Director of Finance Planning & Analysis at Starz Entertainment, providing financial and strategic guidance for new deals and managing a team for budgeting and long-range planning. In 2018, Kara founded their own consulting company called 360 Blue Consulting LLC, where they served as the CEO and Founder, offering financial and operational services to small businesses. Additionally, they worked at DORN as the Director of Operations, overseeing daily operations and managing a provider network. Currently, Kara is working as the Director of Finance at Hallmark Media.

Kara (Grant) Tefft's education history begins in 1991 when they enrolled at Texas A&M University. Kara obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from Texas A&M in 1995. Following their undergraduate studies, they attended the University of Colorado Denver from 1999 to 2002, where they pursued a Master's degree in Marketing.

In 2014, Kara participated in the STARZ Executive Leadership Program at the University of Denver. While the field of study for this program is not specified, it is likely related to leadership and executive skills. Additionally, Kara has acquired various certifications such as the Vistage Leadership Program from Vistage Worldwide, Inc., and the WICT Rising Leaders Program from Crown Media Family Networks. The exact dates of when they obtained these certifications are not provided.