Kara Trick
About Kara Trick
Kara Trick serves as the Workforce Development Manager at DPR Construction, a position she has held since 2021. She has a diverse background in education and human resources, with previous roles at Family Legacy, Grace Bridge, and ELS Educational Services, among others.
Current Role at DPR Construction
Kara Trick serves as the Workforce Development Manager at DPR Construction, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she focuses on developing and implementing strategies to enhance workforce capabilities within the organization. Her responsibilities include identifying training needs, facilitating professional development programs, and collaborating with various departments to ensure alignment with company goals.
Previous Experience at Family Legacy
Before joining DPR Construction, Kara Trick worked at Family Legacy from 2017 to 2018. She held dual roles as Executive Assistant to the CEO & President and Short Term Missions Associate. In these positions, she provided administrative support to senior leadership and coordinated short-term mission initiatives, contributing to the organization's operational efficiency.
Human Resources Role at Grace Bridge
Kara Trick was employed at Grace Bridge from 2018 to 2021 as a Human Resources Business Partner and Volunteer Coordinator. During her three years there, she managed HR functions and coordinated volunteer efforts, playing a key role in supporting the organization's mission in Frisco, Texas.
Educational Background
Kara Trick has a diverse educational background. She earned a Bachelor's degree in Agricultural Economics from Oklahoma State University from 2005 to 2009. She then pursued a Master's degree in Cross Cultural Ministries at Dallas Theological Seminary from 2009 to 2012, where she also obtained a Master's certificate in TESOL. Additionally, she completed a Certificate in Human Resource Management at Villanova University from 2018 to 2019.
Teaching Experience at Richland College
Kara Trick served as an Adjunct Professor of English as a Second Language at Richland College from 2012 to 2016. During her four-year tenure, she taught courses designed to improve language skills for non-native speakers, contributing to the educational development of her students in Richardson, Texas.