Kara Burley
About Kara Burley
Kara Burley is an MSP Specialist with over 8 years of experience in Vendor Management Systems and Managed Service Provider environments. She currently works at Pinnacle Group, Inc. and has held various roles in vendor management and staffing since 2005.
Current Role at Pinnacle Group
Kara Burley serves as an MSP Specialist at Pinnacle Group, Inc. since 2021. In this role, she utilizes her extensive experience in Managed Service Provider environments to enhance vendor management processes. Her responsibilities include overseeing program management initiatives and ensuring effective communication between stakeholders. Burley's expertise contributes to the optimization of service delivery and client satisfaction within the organization.
Experience at KellyOCG
Kara Burley worked at KellyOCG as a Senior Vendor Management Specialist from 2017 to 2021. During her tenure, she focused on managing vendor relationships and streamlining vendor management systems. Prior to this role, she served as a Vendor Management Specialist at the same company from 2012 to 2017. Her work in Troy, Michigan, involved implementing strategies to improve vendor performance and compliance.
Background in Staffing Solutions
Before her roles at KellyOCG, Kara Burley was employed at Contemporary Staffing Solutions as a Senior Staffing Specialist from 2005 to 2011. In this position, she specialized in staffing solutions and client relations, helping organizations meet their workforce needs. Her experience in staffing laid the foundation for her later work in vendor management and program administration.
Education and Qualifications
Kara Burley earned her Bachelor of Science (BS) degree from The University of Texas at Austin, where she studied from 1997 to 2001. This educational background provided her with the foundational knowledge necessary for her career in vendor management and program administration. Her academic achievements support her professional expertise in the field.
Specializations and Skills
Kara Burley specializes in program management, consulting, customer service, and administration. Her skills in these areas enable her to effectively manage vendor relationships and enhance service delivery. Burley's comprehensive understanding of Vendor Management Systems (VMS) and Managed Service Provider (MSP) environments further solidifies her role as an expert in the industry.