Kara Holland
About Kara Holland
Kara Holland serves as the Senior Operations Manager for Finance at Placer.ai, where she has worked since 2021. She holds an MBA from the University of Houston-Victoria and has extensive experience in operational efficiency and contract management.
Work at Placer.ai
Kara Holland has been serving as the Senior Operations Manager, Finance at Placer.ai since 2021. In this role, she has focused on enhancing operational efficiency by uncovering and managing IT hardware and software solutions. Holland has successfully overseen contract management processes, securing advantageous terms for the company. She achieved significant cost savings of $50,000 within her first four months by implementing a new procurement provider. Additionally, she has developed a high-performance culture in a fully remote work environment, improving quality, productivity, and efficiency through the assessment of organizational processes.
Education and Expertise
Kara Holland holds an Associate’s Degree in Legal Assistant/Paralegal from Metropolitan College. She also earned two Bachelor’s Degrees from Oklahoma State University, one in Political Science and Government and another in English Language and Literature. Furthering her education, she obtained a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Houston-Victoria, completing her studies from 2019 to 2022. This diverse educational background equips her with a broad understanding of legal, political, and business principles.
Background
Prior to her current role at Placer.ai, Kara Holland held various positions that contributed to her operational expertise. She worked at Academy Sports + Outdoors as Merchandise Execution Manager from 2020 to 2021 and as Executive Assistant to the EVP of Retail Operations from 2018 to 2020. Before that, she served as Executive Assistant II (C-Suite) at Global Custom Commerce / Blinds.com from 2015 to 2018. Her early career included a position at API as Associate - Monogram/QR Programs from 2013 to 2015.
Achievements
At Placer.ai, Kara Holland has made notable contributions, including the administration of a company credit card program that saved time and reduced paperwork associated with spending. Her initiatives have led to improved operational processes and cost savings for the organization. Holland's ability to enhance quality and productivity in a remote work environment reflects her commitment to operational excellence.