Kara Helen Mosher
Austin
Summary
Dynamic content creator with extensive experience across diverse media formats, including writing, podcasting, photography, video production, and social media management. Proven ability to craft compelling narratives and engaging visuals, complemented by strong communication skills in both in-person and virtual environments. Proficient in video and audio editing, graphic design, and developing marketing materials that resonate with target audiences. A self-starter committed to continuous learning and growth, consistently striving for excellence in every project.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Social Media Manager
Self-employeed
08.2020 - Current
- Proficient at video recording and editing. Creating engaging content that clearly portrays messages to a broad audience.
- Successfully built a loyal following by consistently sharing valuable content that resonated with the target audience. My main social media accounts have 70k+ and 60k+ followers, all grown organically.
- Managed multiple social media platforms, ensuring a consistent brand voice and message.
- Developed and executed social media strategies to enhance brand visibility across platforms.
- Analyzed audience engagement metrics to refine content and optimize posting schedules.
- Boosted engagement rates with the creation of compelling and visually appealing content.
- Monitored social media trends and emerging platforms, adopting new strategies to stay ahead of the competition.
Sales Associate and Team Lead
Local Pastures
11.2024 - Current
- Engaged customers through personalized service and product knowledge to enhance satisfaction.
- Assisted in inventory management, ensuring stock levels met customer demand and store standards.
- Processed transactions accurately, maintaining cash register integrity and minimizing discrepancies.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline sales processes and improve operational efficiency.
Podcaster
Let's Be Friends Podcast
05.2021 - Current
- Produced and created three podcasts: Let's be friends, I can't believe that's news and Not So Secret Societies.
- Edited and mixed audio tracks using industry-standard software for professional production.
- Launched brand new podcasts, created all marketing and branding for the shows. Two podcasts were a .5%, and at one time No So Secret Societies was ranked 13 on the Apple Arts Charts.
- Self-motivated. Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
Author
Self Employeed
01.2020 - Current
- Self published my memoir Here Comes Trouble, about my awakening in 2020, misdiagnosis of bipolar for 8 years, falling into the deception of the occult and eventually becoming an Orthodox Christian.
- Developed engaging narratives and chapters that capture audience interest and convey complex themes.
- Collaborated with editors to refine manuscripts for targeted readership. Enhanced manuscript quality through meticulous editing, proofreading, and revising for clarity and readability.
- Established strong online presence through social media engagement and content marketing strategies.
- Built a loyal following through engaging author-reader interactions online, speaking engagements or online platforms.
- Gathered inspiration from personal experiences or current events to create relatable and thought-provoking content. Conducted extensive research to ensure accuracy and authenticity in writing projects.
Freelance Photographer
These Brown Eyes Photography
01.2011 - 01.2020
- SXSW: Photographed events, panels, live music, candid images and edited photos.
- Houzz.com: Wrote, photographed and published online articles on the topics of modern architecture, design and décor of homes in Austin, TX.
- Transmission Events: Photographed live music, festivals and events. Created, edited and managed web posts.
- The Blood and Tissue Center of Central TX: Coordinated, photographed, designed and edited ongoing marketing campaign.
- ThesebrowneyesPhotography: Photographed weddings, live events, portraits and architecture. Managed and executed all marketing efforts, website building and maintenance, business responsibilities and social media outreach.
Substitute Teacher
AISD
09.2018 - 05.2019
- Follow sub curriculum, helping to create engaging and meaningful lesson for students.
- Maintain positive student and staff relationships.
- Follow school’s procedures for discipline and various practices.
- Show daily excitement for learning.
Marketing Associate and Photo Studio Manager
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS COOP
01.2013 - 01.2015
- Interface directly with customers, managing production, preparation and finalization of shoots.
- Edit product and portrait photos using green screen technology to fine detail with Photoshop and Lightroom.
- Hire, train and manage studio staff, maintain photo studio and create a positive environment with a high degree of customer service.
- Assist Marketing Department with product photography, light placement and editing.
- Maintain photo studio computers, website, Noritsu M300 printer, Alien Bee studio lights and Canon photo equipment.
Associate Director Subscriptions Marketing and Management
LANDES BIOSCIENCE
01.2007 - 01.2011
- Directed, managed and executed marketing projects within the scope of 34 scholarly science journals, to a world-wide market base and readership.
- Managed subscription base, consisting of 40,000 individual users and 600 institutional account holders.
- Negotiated subscription contracts, site licenses and pricing with both universities and industries internationally.
- Created copy, graphic design and statistical analysis for marketing materials.
- Performed troubleshooting, site maintenance, site improvement, updates and organization as primary administrator to the admin system created for subscriptions.
- Resolved html / xml translation issues for site link outs to The National Center for Biotechnology Information Database, sent files for translations and solved further issues.
Managing Editor
LANDES BIOSCIENCE
01.2007 - 01.2011
- Managed Cancer Biology & Therapy, a peer-reviewed scholarly journal, published biweekly and consisting of 4,000 pages each year.
- Managed and trained production staff of five.
- Performed daily execution of the production work essential to any successful journal, including maintaining strict biweekly deadlines.
- Designed and maintained website for Cancer Biology & Therapy.
- Created, tracked and managed marketing campaigns specific to Cancer Biology & Therapy.
Education
Masters International Relations -
Webster Graduate School
01.2006
Bachelor of Arts - English and International Business
Western Michigan University
01.2005
Skills
- Adobe Creative Suite: Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign
- Social Media: Instagram, X, Facebook and Youtube
- Video Editing and Webdesign: Squarespace, godaddy, iMovie, Splice Video editing
- General Computer: Mac and PC Operating Systems, Google Open Office
- Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
- Creative, Kind, Intent Listener
- Over twenty years experience working with children, ages ranging from newborns to High School students (nanny, substitute teaching, volunteering)
- Lived in 3 countries (USA, studying in Costa Rica & England), visited 18, familiar with many different cultures
- Music: Piano (30 years), Singer, Trumpet, French Horn and Theory Two albums released
- Language: Conversational Spanish Speaker
- Orthodox Christian
Timeline
Sales Associate and Team Lead
Local Pastures
11.2024 - Current
Podcaster
Let's Be Friends Podcast
05.2021 - Current
Social Media Manager
Self-employeed
08.2020 - Current
Author
Self Employeed
01.2020 - Current
Substitute Teacher
AISD
09.2018 - 05.2019
Marketing Associate and Photo Studio Manager
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS COOP
01.2013 - 01.2015
Freelance Photographer
These Brown Eyes Photography
01.2011 - 01.2020
Associate Director Subscriptions Marketing and Management
LANDES BIOSCIENCE
01.2007 - 01.2011
Managing Editor
LANDES BIOSCIENCE
01.2007 - 01.2011
Bachelor of Arts - English and International Business
Western Michigan University
Masters International Relations -
Webster Graduate School