Tamara Toles

Regional Local Workforce Development Board providing leadership, oversight, and administration for 3-county mission to create greater access to high-quality employment and a highly-skilled workforce.

• Lead monitor ensuring compliance and performance of 25+ subrecipient contracts totaling $7M+ annually, from scheduling through process documentation and corrective actions.
• Evaluated $9M+ annual grant revenue awards to implement workforce programs supporting job seekers.
• Advised 18 staff on programmatic, contractual, and regulatory compliance; assisted fiscal department.
• Conducted quality assurance for MIS, data validation, and integrity/performance reviews to provide insights.
• Led technical assistance and trainings (databases, policy updates, fraud/abuse, ADA compliance, Equal Opportunity).
• Developed and implemented Integrity Management Framework integrating Trauma-Informed Care and Human Design Principles; presented model at 2024 WA Workforce Association conference, WSW Executive Committee, and across departments.
• Regional Local Workforce Development Board providing leadership, oversight, and administration for 3-county mission to create greater access to high-quality employment and a highly-skilled workforce.

• Delivered group development and team-building sessions, encouraging growth mindset and communication.
• Conducted safety instruction/protocol briefings for up to 480 guests daily on ziplines, climbing structures, ropes courses, and trails.
• Performed rescues and responded to health/safety concerns.

• Planned, executed, and facilitated a 1-week Global Conference for young professionals.

• Practiced strategic, collaborative leadership within a regional leader network.

• Conceptualized, designed, and led education model for Rotary International Polio Plus project.
• Worked with NW Immunization Coalition to improve rates across the state through partnerships, resources, and organizing community events.

• Managed $2.9M 3-year CDC cooperative agreement; secured $0.8M 4th-year funding.
• Led 9 staff, 13 funded partners, and 25+ multidisciplinary partners.
• Directed annual budgets and controlled expenditures.
• Mentored staff/partners in community change management and conflict transformation.
• Researched funders to leverage community benefit dollars for health initiatives.

• Conducted research on Community Health best practices, informed by Community Health Needs Assessments to inform funding development.

• Secured grants with 80% success rate, increasing funding 200% in first year.
• Recruited/retained 400+ volunteers.
• Achieved Guinness World Record for 'Most People Carving Pumpkins Simultaneously.'

• Conducted analysis of non-profit from organizational board structure and financial health to marketing and community presence. Identify risks and providing recommendations.

• Created relational data base to track and report on progress of programs and participants.

• Contributed to 25% sales growth across 7 US, Canadian, and overseas units.

• Fashion and interior décor design/creation.