Kara Krueger
About Kara Krueger
Kara Krueger serves as the Director of Implementation for Professional Services at Cvent, where she has worked since 2019, following a progressive career within the company that began in 2009. She has extensive experience in program execution, client communication, and strategic meetings management.
Work at Cvent
Kara Krueger has been with Cvent since 2009, holding various roles within the Professional Services division. Currently, she serves as the Director of Implementation, a position she has held since 2019. In this role, she oversees the implementation of services for clients, ensuring successful program execution. Prior to her current position, she worked as a Senior Manager of the Implementation Team from 2017 to 2019 and as a Senior Implementation Consultant from 2009 to 2016. Her extensive experience at Cvent highlights her expertise in client-facing communication and technical implementations.
Education and Expertise
Kara Krueger earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication from Northern Arizona University, where she studied from 1990 to 1994. Her educational background supports her expertise in Strategic Meetings Management Programs (SMMP) and technical implementations. Additionally, she possesses skills in contract negotiations and procurement, which are essential in her current role.
Background
Kara Krueger's professional journey began in the hospitality and meetings industry. She worked at American Express from 2002 to 2009, where she held roles including Team Leader for the Meeting Managers for the J&J Account and Meeting Manager/Procurement Specialist for Intel and Motorola accounts. She also spent five years at Rosenbluth International as a Senior Meeting Planner/Trainer for the Intel Corporation account. Her diverse background has provided her with a strong foundation in training, program management, and client relations.
Professional Experience Prior to Cvent
Before joining Cvent, Kara Krueger worked at BCD Travel as a Program Manager supporting the Yahoo! account for a brief period in 2009. Her earlier experience includes significant roles at American Express and Rosenbluth International, where she developed her skills in meeting planning and client management. This cumulative experience has contributed to her effectiveness in her current role at Cvent.