Kara Carter

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About Kara Carter

I have extensive experience in strategy, business development, financial management and process improvement in industries including healthcare, financial services, nonprofit, and economic development. I build and align enterprise strategy with organizational resources from C-Suite to the front line to deliver measurable results. Prior to my work at the Greater Cleveland Partnership, I advanced the mission of an economic development nonprofit by raising and managing funds and building strategic partnerships supporting entrepreneurs and their ecosystems. My earlier experience includes senior consulting positions in healthcare and financial services with Orion Advisory, a highly regarded boutique consulting firm. Prior to joining Orion, I worked for KeyCorp as a VP of Trust Services and as a financial analyst for Fidelity Investments.Whether I’m coaching an executive leadership team through strategic planning or leading a cross functional project team, I use a collaborative approach that puts the people closest to the work at the center of the solutions. My approach enables me to steer clients and colleagues through tremendous change and achieve sustainable results. Specialties: Strategic Planning, Institutional Advancement, Continuous Improvement, Healthcare and Financial Services Consulting, Business Performance Management, Change Management, Operations ManagementI welcome connections who share my professional interests.