Tara Allen

1964 259th Pl, Lomita, CA 90717PH: (310) 890-8003 Email: tallen237@gmail.com

Professional Qualifications Strong project management skills for both print and digital with a solid eye for detail and proven

success working with strict deadlines Voted “Rookie of the Year” within the first four months of position for successful project management

campaign Extensive experience in web analytics and strategic planning Advanced skills in Microsoft Office suite, Adobe, and Jira

Professional Experience

Project Manager / Web Analyst October 2015- PresentNovember 2011 – June 2015

Designory, Los Angeles Lead project manager on global project that rolled out web content for Nissan models for multiple

countries. Managed the operational, financial and technological aspects of both print and digital projects based

on timelines and work plans. Designed and implemented new processes for app launches and project executions. Voted “Rookie of the Year” for successful project management campaign.

Interactive Project Manager June 2015- October 2015Meltmedia, Tempe Generated project plans and managed all project tasks from scope through launch for multiple web-

based projects from - wireframe, design, development, QA, through deployment Managed day-to-day client relationship and communications Analyzed project metrics to ensure they were within business requirements/objectives Collaborated with business analyst to create strategic direction and tactical planning with clients to

achieve desired goals

Vendor Management Analyst October 2009 – May 2011AT&T Interactive (Yellow Pages.com), Los Angeles Built solid relationships with vendors through support with specific reporting and invoices issues, and

streamlining processes to suit their needs. Provided monthly accruals to Accounting for estimated vendor expenses. Analyzed data and provided recommendations to vendor managers for improvement and areas of

focus within offered vendor products. Executed a new process for running weekly team meetings, including providing and maintaining a

spreadsheet of necessary action items.

Operations/Human Resources Manager January 2009 – October 2009Found Animals Foundation, Los Angeles Assisted project managers on executing projects from launch to completion. Developed new and efficient ways to submit invoices and expenses for payment. Managed company operations to ensure efficiency and productivity, including vendor management,

budgeting, and finances. Performed various functions of the Human Resources department, including, but not limited to;

recruiting, payroll, and employee benefits

Program Manager October 2005 – May 2008 Scientific Voice, Chicago Managed multiple pharmaceutical product training programs including scope, recruiting, budgeting,

timelines, federal compliance, and maintenance of all other aspects of training programs from launch to post fulfillment.

Created training guideline which improved overall process of program execution Oversaw professional development of sales representatives and physicians through pharmaceutical

training programs and materials. Directed team building and leadership gatherings focused on new training initiatives.

EducationBachelor of Arts, Psychology- University of Akron, Akron, OH Master of Arts, Counseling - Northeastern Illinois University, Chicago, IL