Karly Neufeld

Background

About Karly Neufeld

Financial Services & Operations Support: Interned with Farm Bureau Financial Services, learning the basics of the insurance industry, client servicing, and appointment coordination. Currently, I am gaining extensive experience in financial operations and portfolio management at CreativeOne Advisors Group, where I assist with onboarding, portfolio changes, and commission reporting- Leadership & Team Collaboration: As a Student Assistant for Washburn Women's Basketball, I assist with media content creation, event planning, and community service initiatives. Additionally, I am leading a team as the Sponsorship Coordinator for Aleshire Center for Leadership & Community Engagement, where I manage sponsorships and community donations-Brenneman Series Scholarship Program: Developed financial strategies by allocating a fund between Washburn University and Shawnee County. This experience taught me about strategic financial planning, investment decisions, and balancing social impact with financial return- Athletic and Academic Excellence: A student-athlete at Washburn University, I have a strong record in basketball and track. I maintain a 3.95 GPA, am a member of the Beta Gamma Sigma International Honor Society, and earned recognition on the President’s Honor Roll and Dean's List- Entrepreneurship and Business Ownership: Founded Faithful Designs, a successful handmade jewelry business that operated from 7th grade through high school. Managed all aspects of the business, including product design, sales, marketing, and customer relations. Won the Douglas County Entrepreneurship Competition and competed at the state level, earning over in awards- Marketing & Fashion Expertise: As a Boutique Stylist & Marketing Assistant at The Sticks Boutique, I developed brand content for social media and ecommerce platforms, styling clients and increasing engagement with the brand- Personal: I grew up in a small town of Baldwin City, Kansas on a small ranch showing livestock in 4-H, playing sports, traveling, and going to the lake! I am a middle child of 3 girls! I have a passion for helping people and would love to reside in a rural community someday.