Strategic Integrator, Business Developer, Public Speaker, Delightful Human
Holly Karr
Experienced leader in the defense and technology sectors with a passion for driving strategic growth, Holly brings entrepreneurial thinking and deep DoD knowledge to develop and implement innovative solutions. She has the proven ability to lead teams, build strong business relationships, and deliver profitable results.
Experience
DoD Contract Program Manager
Techinical Writer
Scrum Master
Non-Profit Director
Business Owner
Agile Coach
Web Developer
Chair of Board of Directors
Public Speaker
Technical Trainer
Legal Admin
Multimedia Designer
Exec Core
Holly Karr is an executive-level professional in all the areas that matter to your business:
- Leading Change
- Leading People
- Results Driven
- Business Acumen
- Building Coalitions
- Business Development 90%
- Program Management 95%
- Organizational Transformation 90%
- Delightful Human 99%
KSAs
Knowledge
- DoD acquisition
- Contract vehicles and colors of money
- Proposal, Contract, and Grant Writing
- Risk and opportunity management
- Business Acumen
- Program management principles, policies, and practices
- Agile methodologies
- Organizational Transformation and Change Management
Skills
- Technical: MS Office 365, Atlassian
- Project/Program Management
- Partnership Management
- Analysis
- Problem-Solving
- Communication
- Leadership
- Mentorship
- Community Engagement
- Event Management
Abilities
- Strategic thinking and planning
- New Business Development
- People management
- Business optimization
- Process improvement
- Time management
- Organizational skills
- Public Speaking
- Conference Booth Attendance Boosters
- Independent work and initiative
Certifications & Training
- Currently enrolled in WGU’s MBA program
- Feb 2025-International Scrum Institute: Certified Professional in Design Thinking (CPDT)
- Dec 2024-PMI: Risk Management Professional (RMP) Certification
- Oct 2024- CompTIA: Security+ Continuing Education for renewal | PMI Risk Management Professional CE Training
- Sept 2024- Defense Acquisition University (DAU) Training: PMT 0120 Program Scheduling; PMT 0170 Risk Management |. Mongo DB Public Sector SI Associate Certification
- Aug 2024- Defense Acquisition University (DAU) Training: ETM 1020 Mission and Systems Thinking Fundamentals
- July 2024- Defense Acquisition University (DAU) Training: CLE 019 Modular Open Systems Approach; SWE 0062 Architecture Approaches for Agile Programs; CLM 093 Integrated Risk Management; CLE 076 Intro to Agile Software Development; PMT 0130 Work-Breakdown Structure; CLM 094 Integrated Master Scheduling
- June 2024- Defense Acquisition University (DAU) Training: PMT 0120 Program Scheduling; ACQ0500 NDAA and DoD5000; ACQ0040 Acquisition Ethics
- April 2024- International DevOps Certification Academy: Certified DevOps Project Manager | ISC2: Certified in Cybersecurity (CC) | International Scrum Institute: Scrum Trainer Accredited Certification
- Jan 2024- Axelos: ITILv4 Foundation | PMI: Organizational Transformation Orchestration (OTO)
- Dec 2023- PMI: Professional in Business Analysis (PMI-PBA); Organizational Transformation Organization (OTF); and Implementation (OTI)
- Oct 2023- Scrum.org: Professional Agile Leadership: Evidence-Based Management (PAL-EBM)
- Sept 2023- International DevOps Certification Academy: Certified DevOps Executive | International Scrum Institute: Accredited Certified Agile Coach
- Dec 2022- PMI: Project Management Professional (PMP)
- July 2022- International Scrum Institute: Agile Scrum Leadership (Executive); Certified Kanban Project Manager | International Organization for Project Management: Accredited Program Manager (APM)
- June 2022- Scaled Agile Framework Foundation: SAFe Scrum Master (SSM)
- Jan 2022- CompTIA: Security+ ce SYO-601
- July 2021- IBM: Certified Enterprise Design Thinking Practitioner
- Nov 2020- US Air Force: AFSOC D&E 101 Training
Community Engagement
- Greater Fort Walton Beach Chamber of Commerce (GFWBC) Board of Directors (2023-2025 term)
- 2024-2026 Okaloosa County Patriot Park Creation Committee: Member
- Dog-Harmony Inc. Board of Directors, Chair (June 2024-present)
- Community Solutions of the Emerald Coast Board of Directors, Vice President (2021-present)
- Emerald Coast Science Center Board of Directors (2021-present)
- 100+ Women Who Care Emerald Coast member (2021-present)
- Member of TeCMEN Industry Day Planning Committee (2020-present)
- One Okaloosa EDC’s 2022-2023 Technology Coast Manufacturing and Engineering Network (TeCMEN) Committee Chair
- 2022 Greater Fort Walton Beach Chamber Ambassador Committee Chair
- Leadership Okaloosa Graduate: 2021- 2022
- Volunteer web developer
- Volunteer robotics competition judge
- Volunteer STEM and web development instructor
- Emerald Coast Science Center Homeschool Science Fair Judge
- Kids Hope USA / Porter FBC Program Director and Mentor 2012-2017
Awards
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Greater Fort Walton Beach Chamber of Commerce
- 2023 Woman of Honor Award, with public plaque: Okaloosa County Commission on the Status of Women
- 2020-2022 GFWBC Awards: Q3 Ambassador of the Quarter; Above and Beyond Award; and Ambassador of the Year
Play the Hire Holly Game
Holly will help your business succeed as you run through the challenges of unhappy customers, no contracts, market positioning, collecting partners, and making as much $$ as you can!
I made this game with the help of GDev, AI for the music and my character, and the quiet of a long weekend. I hope you enjoy it!