Tara Stratford

TARA STRATFORD 126 North Ridge Dr., Asheville, NC 28804 United States-- Experience Senior Subcontracts Administrator Mar 2019 ‐ Current Parsons Corporation ‐ Washington, DC • Presented future state process recommendations to 50+ internal and external stakeholders including executive leadership. • Trained four colleagues on start to finish process regulations and improvements for individual projects up to $5M. • Communicated daily with Project Managers and Contractors to ensure contractual work was progressing forward and documented correctly. • Prequalified fifty-three (53) firms for repetitive work reducing RFQ process time by two weeks and saving $500,000 in 2020 and 2021. Studio Manager Dec 2018 ‐ Oct 2021 Flow Yoga Center ‐ Washington, DC • Motivated and led staff to consistently provide exceptional client experiences. • Oversaw multiple revenue streams to consistently exceed both product and service sales expectations. • Implemented mentor program to bring new staff up to speed quickly. • Adjusted studio space to accommodate changing requirements and needs Senior Buyer/Analyst Nov 2016 ‐ Mar 2019 American University ‐ Washington, DC • Monitored software purchases to optimize learning infrastructure while decreasing redundancy, saving $1M in 2017. • Evaluated hardware specifications to ensure accurate and complete requirements are communicated to suppliers. • Displayed diplomacy in discussions with external vendors while also negotiating the best possible price and product for internal users. • Delivered training and deployment communications to 2,000 staff and faculty for a new University wide technology initiative. Global Supply Manager Aug 2015 ‐ Nov 2016 Intel Corporation ‐ Hillsboro, OR • Trained in Six Sigma techniques to setup a new process for global customers to receive product 50% faster. • Created monthly, quarterly, and yearly presentations with set metrics to show senior management inefficiencies and efficiencies of global product movement. • Audited inventory management strategies to determine where waste could be reduced, customer service improved, and inventory turns optimized. • Volunteered for and tackled new assignments and tasks to ease staff member burden. Program Manager Jan 2015 ‐ Nov 2016 Intel Corporation ‐ Hillsboro, OR • Identified marketing and promotions opportunities, working with team to carry out. • Authored informative presentations and materials for program-related speaking engagements and events. • Directed work of multiple teams and assisted with meeting specific team project goals. • Managed day-to-day operations and special projects in fast-paced work environments. FP&A Analyst Sep 2014 ‐ Aug 2015 Intel Corporation ‐ Hillsboro, OR • Applied Power Pivot to manage a discretionary spending tool for 23,000 employees. • Assisted with financial modeling, research, and other analysis for 9 engineering groups with a total spending of $4.5B. • Collectively worked on the re-organization and transfer of a $2B spending budget to ensure all numbers were in line with strategic direction. Stockroom Manager May 2013 ‐ Aug 2014 Nike Corporation ‐ Deer Park, NY • Developed and implemented action plans to increase revenue using proper merchandise presentation, timely seasonal transitions, and inventory flow. • Fostered teamwork by encouraging open and honest dialogue to determine solutions and communicate best practices. • Oversaw daily and future operational goals to consistently meet schedule and productivity demands. • Discovered process gaps to successfully minimize lost prevention while avoiding unnecessary bottlenecks. Education Master of Science: Taxation Long Island University ‐ Brookville, NY Bachelor of Arts: Accounting Michigan State University ‐ East Lansing, MI Jun 2014 May 2013