Tara Finn
Attleboro
Summary
Detail-oriented individual with exceptional communication and project management skills. Proven ability to handle multiple tasks effectively and efficiently in fast-paced environments. Recognized for taking proactive approach to identifying and addressing issues, with focus on optimizing processes and supporting team objectives. Comfortable with communication to all experience levels. Skilled in planning, executing and evaluating events of both large and small scale.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
General Manager, Events
Balefire LLC
01.2024 - 10.2024
- Managed all events, including scheduling, booking, payments and refunds.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
- Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
- Oversaw gift shop sales, inventory managed inventory, optimized stock levels, and reduced waste.
- Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
- Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
- Opened and closed location, and monitored shift changes to uphold successful operations.
- Efficiently handled trespassers with tact.
Marketing & Sales, Stroll Winterberry Franklin
N2 Publishing
04.2022 - 01.2024
- Coordinated social events to promote location of event and encourage networking within the community.
- Built strong relationships with industry professionals and influencers.
- Developed comprehensive marketing plans in alignment with overall business goals and objectives.
- Oversaw the creation of compelling marketing materials, including brochures, presentations, and social media content.
- Directed trade show participation, maximizing exposure for company products and services.
- Created content and promotional materials to drive engagement and conversions.
- Conducted sales meetings to generate ad sales
Stay at Home Parent
Family
09.2009 - 04.2022
- Coordinated book fairs, fund raising events and teacher appreciation celebrations.
- Treasurer of PTO, voted in 4 years consecutively;maintained a balanced budget.
- Weekly volunteer in children's school throughout elementary and middle school, assisted with field trips, coordinated classroom activities as directed by the teacher.
- Cared for my children and all household duties, including budget.
Vice President of Performance Management
Evergreen Investments
05.2005 - 09.2009
- Led cross-functional teams for the successful completion of major projects, resulting in increased efficiency and client satisfaction.
- Demonstrated proficient leadership skills to motivate employees and build competent teams.
- Collaborated with senior management to develop strategic initiatives and long term goals.
- Established a culture of continuous improvement, fostering innovation and driving sustainable growth across the organization.
- Identified opportunities to improve business process flows and productivity.
- Leveraged technology to automate workflows and streamline processes, resulting in increased productivity and cost savings across the organization.
- Championed talent development programs, promoting employee engagement and retention while enhancing overall workforce capabilities.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Public Relations & Communication
Westfield State University
Westfield, MASkills
- Operations management
- Problem resolution
- Team player
- Efficient multi-tasker
- Training and coaching
- Customer relations
- Training and development
- Relationship building
- Customer relationship management
- Verbal and written communication
- Client relations
- Schedule management
Timeline
General Manager, Events
Balefire LLC
01.2024 - 10.2024
Marketing & Sales, Stroll Winterberry Franklin
N2 Publishing
04.2022 - 01.2024
Stay at Home Parent
Family
09.2009 - 04.2022
Vice President of Performance Management
Evergreen Investments
05.2005 - 09.2009
Bachelor of Arts - Public Relations & Communication
Westfield State University
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