Tara Anant Kando

Dynamic project manager with a proven track record at The True Professional, excelling in client advocacy and service delivery improvement. Successfully led initiatives that enhanced operational efficiency and developed best practices in client-centered care. Skilled in financial administration and conflict resolution, fostering collaborative environments for impactful outcomes.

• Maplewood, Maplewood, NJ
• New Brunswick, New Brunswick, NJ
• New York, New York, NY
• Bryn Mawr, Bryn Mawr, PA
• Dayton, Dayton, NJ

• Creature Comfort Pet Therapy, 02/25, Present, Provided animal-assisted emotional support in clinical and educational settings., Engage with individuals experiencing isolation, anxiety, depression, cognitive challenges, and neurodevelopment disabilities.
• Girl Scouts, Troop Leader, 09/24, Present, Led troop of 5-8 girls to strengthen leadership skills, foster emotional development, learn conflict resolution, engage in teamwork, and serve the community.
• Backpack Pals, 09/23, Present, Coordinated food insecurity support initiatives for 150 district families.

• The True Professional, Project Manager, 08/25, Present, Maplewood, Maplewood, NJ, Provided interim leadership for the Operations function during the Director's maternity leave, ensuring organizational performance continuity., Collaborated with residential providers, leadership and support staff to improve service delivery models, and promote client-centered outcomes., Conducted industry research and collaborated with leadership to issue The True Professional's 2025 Annual Report and draft the proprietary Excellence in Support and Outcomes Manual to promote best practices in client-centered care and accountability., Coordinated all daily non-profit operations, including monthly professional development workshop training logistics, financial tracking, donor-related process management, and oversight of financial administration., Participated in full project lifecycles from strategic planning to implementation aimed at improving service quality and outcomes for adults with ID/D., Streamlined internal processes to facilitate cross-functional communication to improve operational efficiency, program delivery, and project implementations.
• Tara K. Interiors, LLC, Founder & Principal, 2006, Present, Maplewood, Maplewood, NJ, Founded and operated a successful and profitable residential interior design business, specializing in client-centered approaches tailored to individuals and families undergoing major life transitions including divorce, relocation, new parenthood, aging in place, and special needs accommodations., Conducted in-depth client consultations to assess environmental, functional, and emotional needs to support physical health and mental and emotional well-being., Applied sensitivity-informed, client-centered practices when working with individuals and families experiencing emotionally complex, life-altering situations., Supported aging clients and individuals with special needs through ADA accommodations, sensory., Facilitated clear communication across all parties, advocating for clients' needs, to ensure collaborative problem-solving and achieving affirming home environments., Maintained strict confidentiality and professional boundaries throughout complex, emotionally sensitive projects.