Kara Levsen

I have been able to utilize skills I developed in many years of business administration experience, in conjunction with a knowledge of antiques and collectibles, to purchase sought-after secondhand items and sell them to collectors worldwide through several eCommerce platforms.

This has allowed me to

• Worked closely with business owner to bring ideas for business growth to fruition.
• Negotiated vendor agreements to maximize profit and customer satisfaction.
• Responsibilities included Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Billing, Inventory Management, Purchasing, Receiving, Shipping, Reporting, Payroll, HR, Hiring, and Inside Customer Service
• Prepared sales presentation materials and price comparison spreadsheets, and often participated sales calls to assist salespeople in acquiring new customers.

• Responsible for Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Inventory, Shipping, Reporting & Customer Service
• Worked with freight brokers and truckers to move truckloads and LTL shipments of chemical product by the best means at the best price. This included Hazmat, international, and intermodal transport.
• Designed and prepared labeling, MSDS safety documentation, and product information sheets for full product line
• Established, implemented and managed electronic accounting and inventory tracking systems

• Established and implemented all processes for accounts receivable, accounts payable, purchasing, shipping, receiving, inventory tracking, customer service, manufacturing, and service for three-million-dollar distributor of medical mobility equipment.
• Maintained customer satisfaction with strong technical knowledge of products and good relationships with Administrators, Nurses, DMEs and Maintenance Personnel, and Manufacturers.
• Led conversion of EMI from distributorship to manufacturer of durable medical equipment through management, development, and implementation of FDA cGMP quality systems and premarket notification 510(k).
• Acted as assistant to counsel throughout an intensive, three-year lawsuit.