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Marcus Kar

Marcus Kar

Minneapolis,MN

Summary

Dynamic community organizer with proven success at Youth Farm, leveraging program management and strategic planning to enhance community engagement. Skilled in grant writing and data analysis, I foster stakeholder relationships and drive impactful initiatives, ensuring alignment with community needs and organizational goals. Recognized for inspiring collaboration and achieving measurable outcomes.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Community Organizer

Marcus Kar
Minneapolis, MN
01.2012 - Current
  • Conducted surveys and focus groups to assess public opinion on key issues.
  • Facilitated dialogues among diverse stakeholders regarding contentious topics.
  • Monitored project progress through ongoing communication with partners and participants.
  • Researched existing community conditions, trends, and needs for effective program development.
  • Assisted in grant writing to secure funding for various community initiatives.
  • Generated reports summarizing community activities and outreach efforts.
  • Developed strategies to address root causes of social challenges in the area.
  • Established relationships with local media to enhance campaign visibility.

Event Coordinator

Marcus Kar
Minneapolis, MN
01.2012 - Current
  • Created detailed event plans and timelines to ensure successful execution of events.
  • Organized catering services by selecting menu items, negotiating prices, and setting up buffet areas.
  • Ensured compliance with fire safety regulations during all events.
  • Maintained accurate records of attendance, budgeting, and contracts throughout events.
  • Assisted in budget preparation and monitored expenses during events.
  • Collaborated with marketing team to develop promotional materials for upcoming events.
  • Initiated post-event evaluations to assess success levels and gather feedback.
  • Researched industry trends to remain informed on innovations in event planning technology.

Director of Programs

Youth Farm
Minneapolis, MN
08.2016 - 03.2025
  • Facilitated interdepartmental communication for program initiatives to enhance collaboration.
  • Engaged continuously with funders to provide progress updates on sponsored initiatives.
  • Provided leadership support to staff, driving achievement of organizational goals.
  • Oversaw recruitment processes to hire qualified personnel for program teams.
  • Organized training sessions to equip staff with essential skills for their roles.
  • Identified partnership opportunities to enhance organizational programming efforts.
  • Developed and implemented strategic plans to optimize program operations and initiatives.

Logistics Coordinator

U.S. Navy Active Duty
Norfolk, VA
07.1997 - 07.2020
  • Maintained accurate records of purchases, shipments, inventories, and returns.
  • Established relationships with key vendors to negotiate competitive pricing on materials.
  • Prepared purchase orders based on internal department specifications.
  • Created reports tracking performance metrics like lead times and order fulfillment rates.
  • Ensured compliance with local regulations related to transportation and logistics.
  • Developed emergency plans addressing scenarios such as natural disasters.
  • Coordinated delivery logistics with suppliers and customers to ensure timeliness.

Education

High School Diploma -

Champlin Park High School
Champlin, MN
06-1996

Skills

  • Program management
  • Grant writing
  • Data analysis
  • Community outreach
  • Stakeholder engagement
  • Strategic planning

Accomplishments

  • 1998 U.S. Navy Decorations, Metals, Honors, and Citations: Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, Sea Service Deployment, Good Conduct Medal, Letter of Accommodations.
  • 2024 “Unsung Heroes” - NCBON established The Unsung Hero Award to honor our legacy by honoring others. This award serves to celebrate the incredible yet often unheralded work of community leaders everywhere, who have shown dedication and have outstanding accomplishments in the field of community-based public health.
  • 2025 Local Public Health Hero award - Local Public Health Heroes help support our department’s vision: Healthy lives, health equity, and healthy environments are the foundations of a vibrant Minneapolis now and into the future.

Certification

  • 2023-10/23/2028 ServSafe Certification

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Director of Programs

Youth Farm
08.2016 - 03.2025

Community Organizer

Marcus Kar
01.2012 - Current

Event Coordinator

Marcus Kar
01.2012 - Current

Logistics Coordinator

U.S. Navy Active Duty
07.1997 - 07.2020

High School Diploma -

Champlin Park High School

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