Tara Every
Pasadena,CA
Summary
Accomplished Business Administrator equipped with 25 years of diverse and progressive experience in project and program management. Detail-oriented and communication savvy with a record of successful project integration. Skilled at defining and controlling scope, achieving project objectives, managing and building cross-functional teams. Hardworking and driven to work quickly and effectively on projects in all types of environments. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
3
3
Certification
Work History
Small Business Administrator
Jet Propulsion Laboratory
Pasadena, CA
06.2017 - Current
- Represented company at conferences and seminars to boost outreach.
- Oversaw training, coaching, mentoring, and staff retention.
- Fostered strong rapport with clients, vendors, and stakeholders through consistent follow-up and communication.
- Reduced office expenses by finding smarter solutions for vendors, suppliers, and services.
- Managed day-to-day development issues.
- Approving source lists, reviewing and approving subcontracting plans, and waiver requests, I assist small businesses to engage with JPL technical end-user in administering agreements
- Assist subcontracts managers in Request for Information postings (RFI)
- Support and participate in meetings with JPL Small and Large Business Council, and HBCU/MSI Researcher Council.
- Work with Small Business Specialists from other NASA centers as needed.
- Pre-COVID, attended local and national outreach events
- Manage basic operations within SBPO assistant to fellow teammates; other duties include Outreach Event planning, event logistics coordinator, compiling and preparing monthly business metrics, and statistical reports
- Prepare and post electronic blasts on SBPO news and events hosted and attended for JPL Acquisitions Website SBPO e-Newsletter Editor.
Tax Preparer/Owner
Tax Biz & More
Altadena, CA
02.1998 - Current
- Prepare Profit and Loss Statements for personal, business owners, and non-profit organizations
- Delivered comprehensive tax documentation required for accurate individual and corporate returns.
- Consulted with clients to assess and mitigate future tax liabilities and determine eligibility for tax abatement.
- Prepared US, multistate and international tax returns for business clients.
- Contacted IRS or other relevant government organizations on behalf of client to address issues related to tax self-preparation.
- Offered clients recommendations to reduce tax liabilities.
- Prepared written responses or tax return amendments to resolve state and federal notices.
- Maintained complete records of client tax returns and supporting documentation in secured areas.
- Provided information about available products and services to clients, resulting in increased business opportunities.
Staff Assistant
Columbus Technologies, JPL
Pasadena, CA
11.2016 - 05.2017
- Interacted with customers by phone, email or in-person to provide information.
- Delivered clerical support by handling range of routine and special requirements.
- Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
- Upheld strict visitor security protocols for SBPO office, effectively protecting assets and personnel from unauthorized visitors.
- Provided expert administrative support to meet daily requirements and maximize team productivity.
- Produced high-quality documents, spreadsheets and presentations for internal and customer-facing needs.
Education
Diploma - Legal Assistant/Paralegal
Charter College
10.2013
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
University of Phoenix
Pasadena, CASkills
- Managing multiple projects
- Company event coordination
- Database Management
- Negotiation
- Report Preparation and Presentation
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Microsoft Office
- Market Evaluation
Accomplishments
- Contributed to SBPO's success in winning the Dwight D Eisenhower Award of Excellence for Small Business
- Lead the 2018 Networking Opportunities at Work (NOW) Team. ( A Team motivation and building platform).
- Assisted in maintaining the continuity of operations of the Small Business Programs Office while a coworker was out for 4 months
- Assisted in support in creating an alternative workspace in advance of the start of an Acquisition Division facility remodel project
Certification
- Microsoft Excel Training - 18 Hours
- Fun with the FAR Season 8, Public Contracting Institute - 40 Hours
- CTEC Certification CTEC ID 333347 - 60 Hours
Timeline
Small Business Administrator
Jet Propulsion Laboratory
06.2017 - Current
Staff Assistant
Columbus Technologies, JPL
11.2016 - 05.2017
Tax Preparer/Owner
Tax Biz & More
02.1998 - Current
Diploma - Legal Assistant/Paralegal
Charter College
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
University of Phoenix
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