Kara Rivas

About Kara Rivas

I\'m a public relations and communications professional with a knack for connecting people and leading strategic initiatives. As the Public Affairs Manager at Flint Hills Resources, I handle internal and external communications, community relations, and local government interactions, driven by a commitment to advancing organizational goals and fostering meaningful engagement between business and community. I\'ve been lucky enough to receive a few accolades along the way, including the 2024 NAACP H. Boyd Hall Chapter President\'s Award and the 2022 Corpus Christi Under 40 Award. I\'m also an alum of Leadership Corpus Christi (Class 50) and enjoy giving back to my community by sitting on a few boards and committees in the Coastal Bend. Outside my day job, you can find me spending time with my dog, Pretzel, soaking up the sun (especially on the boat), or getting buried in a new book. I may also surprise you with my expertise in Disney trivia!

Experience

1. Public Affairs Manager

   Flint Hills Resources

   Mar 2024 — Present · Corpus Christi, TX, US

Education

• Houston Baptist University

  Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)

  2014 — 2015

• Schreiner University

  Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)

  2009 — 2013

Skills

• Time Management
• Leadership
• Customer Satisfaction
• Training
• Building Relationships
• Teamwork
• Social Networking
• Public Speaking
• Social Media Marketing
• Powerpoint
• Communication
• Microsoft Powerpoint
• Microsoft Office
• Sales
• Customer Service
• Listening to Customers
• Marketing
• Driving Results
• Creativity
• Coaching