Kara Adams

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DISC Type : isd

Director, Community Engagement & Strategic Partnerships at University of Washington Bothell

Greater Seattle Area, United States

Overview

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Personality Overview

Friendly But Fast

Decisive But Friendly

Dynamic But Sincere

They combine a unique set of diverse traits where they are fast and friendly but can slow down to be thorough when needed  They have the unique ability to win both love and respect from their team (or outsiders) If they are convinced, they can become very strong champions for your product

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Work History

1-2024
Director, Community Engagement & Strategic Partnerships at University of Washington Bothell
1-2022 - 12-2023
Director, Connected Learning at University of Washington Bothell
1-2017 - 12-2021
Director, Community Engagement at University of Washington Bothell
4-2014 - 12-2016
Interim Director, Office of Community-Based Learning and Research at University of Washington Bothell
6-2013 - 4-2014
Assistant Director, Office of Community-Based Learning and Research at University of Washington Bothell

Education

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) from Willamette University
Master of Arts (M.A.) from Seattle University

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Exp : 16 Location : Greater Seattle Area, United States Job Level : Mid-senior Designation : Director, Community Engagement & Strategic Partnerships at University of Washington Bothell
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Insights For Selling To Kara

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Use phrases like ‘your decision will’, ‘you will impact’ etc.
  • Showcase existing customers and use case-studies to grab their attention
  • Mostly stick to your standard pitch and qualifying script, but add some stories or anecdotes to it

DONT's

  • Don’t be very informal during the early interactions even if they are being so themselves
  • Don't lean very heavily into providing too much information, sharing whitepapers etc.
  • Don’t be too verbose or overly friendly; a little bit, however, is fine

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Kara is

  • Nothing less than a strong combination of proof of results, relationship and high levels of professionalism is effective with them.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Kara

  • They can say no while staying friendly, but can also be pursuaded to reconsider

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Kara move?

  • They are generally fast movers and can take quick decisions
  • Can Kara take some risk or not?

  • They have high risk-appetite but can get ahead of themselves once in a while. Observe carefully

You And Kara

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