Karen Ferrera

I'm really good at keeping customers happy

Portland, OR kareniferrera@gmail.com 712.574.6184
$1.25M
Cost Savings
$2M+
Revenue Driven
98%
Order Accuracy
10+
Years Experience

Experience

Head of Operations

Kiyomeru, Portland OR

Apr 2024 – Present
  • Built and scaled cleaning service to $20K monthly revenue by securing 15 repeat clients through exceptional service delivery, strategic pricing, and relationship management
  • Achieved zero client churn within the first 6 months
  • Implemented IT-driven QuickBooks invoice and expense reports system, decreasing overdue payments by 30% through automated weekly follow-ups
  • Led 3-person team with zero turnover

Managing Partner

Kiaro Atlas, Portland OR

Jan 2022 – Present
  • Managed 8+ cleaning and maintenance vendors to maintain hospitality standards, achieving consistent 5-star guest ratings and Superhost status
  • Maintained <30-minute average response time to 50-100+ monthly inquiries through responsive service
  • Processed and reconciled $285K in annual bookings with 100% expense accuracy using QuickBooks and property management tools
  • Ensured compliance with city regulations, tax requirements, and reporting standards

VP of Business Development

JFK Financial, Portland OR

Aug 2023 – Feb 2024
  • Led adoption of company-wide BambooHR system by leading weekly meetings with HR, IT, and department heads, achieving 100% data accuracy within two months
  • Launched full Modex integration to centralize recruitment operations, increasing qualified applicants by 20%
  • Built talent pipeline of 325+ passive candidates through targeted LinkedIn Recruiter campaigns

Account Manager

Hood Container, Atlanta GA

Jan 2021 – Sep 2021
  • Advocated for customer needs internally, delivering 25+ product enhancements and contributing to $700K in account expansion revenue
  • Strengthened customer relationships by diplomatically resolving $1M in outstanding receivables through consultative problem-solving and customized payment solutions

International Logistics Analyst

Graphic Packaging, Atlanta GA

Aug 2018 – Dec 2020
  • Drove $1.25M in cost savings through strategic port evaluation, freight carrier negotiations, and supplier RFP processes
  • Reduced transit time by 14 days and optimized inventory to <30-day stock duration across 3 warehouses
  • Managed 500+ USMCA-compliant cross-border shipments while cultivating relationships with 50+ stakeholders
  • Increased on-time delivery by 20% through weekly performance metrics analysis

Sales Associate

International Paper, Chicago IL

Oct 2016 – Aug 2018
  • Promoted to outside sales role based on performance, driving strategic initiatives that generated $2M in annual revenue growth
  • Achieved 97% margin target attainment through pricing optimization across 25+ product lines
  • Achieved 25% YoY growth in folding carton segment and 15% average deal size increase

International Account Executive

International Paper, Memphis TN

Jan 2013 – Oct 2016
  • Managed 25+ international accounts across Latin America and Europe with 98% order accuracy
  • Reduced export processing time by 30% and drove $800K in annual savings through freight optimization
  • Served as Export SME, leading process innovation initiatives and developing training programs

Skills

Customer Success

Customer Success
Account Management
Customer Retention
Relationship Management
Onboarding Management

Operations

Supply Chain Management
Process Improvement
International Operations
Cross-functional Collaboration

Sales & Strategy

B2B Sales
Revenue Growth
Pricing Strategy
Market Research
Forecasting

Tools & Tech

Salesforce
QuickBooks
SAP
BambooHR
HubSpot
Microsoft Excel

Languages

English (Native)
Spanish (Fluent)

Education

Master's of Human Resource Management
University of Memphis
Bachelor of Science
Iowa State University
Marketing, Management, and International Business
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