Certified in Raiser's Edge NXT
Tara McClean
Developmental Advancement & Management
Sarasota,FL
Summary
Experienced and versatile Director of Development with 17 years guiding organizational efficiency and projects to fruition. Available for relocation. Employs a calm, warm and friendly demeanor with the experience and skills to meet deadlines and have uncomfortable conversations when necessary. Keen to meet new challenges and old developmental obstacles with equal vigor. Talented at fostering exceptional team performance through compassionate management and technical leadership. Strong track record of working well with others and supporting team member development. Intelligent, resilient and devoted to diversifying marketing and communication strategies for maximum effectiveness. Diplomatic, amiable and harmonious in working with upper management, employees, media and customers.
Overview
2
2
Certifications
5
5
years of post-secondary education
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Development
Cardinal Mooney Catholic High School
Sarasota, FL
07.2019 - Current
- Head database administrator for the Raiser's Edge system; Daily performance of data extraction and analysis with a concentration in constituent wealth rating analysis.
- Worked with senior administrators to define project scopes for campus development and fundraising expectations, creating inter-departmental frameworks to drive successful project and fundraising execution.
- Partnered with local businesses and the alumni network to align fundraising goals with cohesive timelines and measurable goals.
- Defined and integrated the role, responsibilities and processes for the Development office and data management organization for a broad database of donors, alumni and prospective donors.
Business Manager
Click Computer Consulting, LLC
Sarasota, FL
12.2017 - 07.2019
- Oversaw all office operations for organization including scheduling, management of accounts receivable and payable, authorization for services on HIPA regulated computer systems, and customer service/retention.
- Spearheaded business operations by consistently seeking methods to improve profitability through cost containment, efficiency improvements and revenue generation.
- Worked on the technical aspects of social media management and promotion for clients.
- Consultation and repair of QuickBooks company files and databases.
Business Manager
Bits & PCs Computers, Inc.
Salem, OR
06.2007 - 09.2016
- Spearheaded overhaul of company best practices, efficiency and employee training leading to significantly increased staff retention rates and record setting profit margins year after year.
- Oversaw and improved inventory purchasing worth over $250,000per year through efficient coordination of daily sales of inventory on-hand, custom ordered inventory and accurately forecasting the needs of on-hand stock for software and hardware sales.
- Identified market product demands for computer software and hardware, and customer trends to bring in new customers and retain existing ones for sustainable profits.
- Consulted and trained clients in QuickBooks Professional and QuickBooks Enterprise.
- Eliminated financial discrepancies by improving documentation of service invoices and inventory sales.
- Directly responsible for all monthly, quarterly and yearly Federal and State payroll and business tax payments.
- Directly responsible for calculation and dissemination of employee's payroll and benefits.
- Directly responsible for employee professional development and mentorship, retention, employee quality of work environment and conflict resolution.
- Responsible for employee scheduling as well as the corporate calendar of service appointment.
Education
Leadership
University Of Notre Dame
Notre Dame, IN 01.2021 - 01.2021
Master of Science - Administration of Justice; Negotiations
Salve Regina University
Newport, RI 05.2003 - 05.2004
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice, Ethics, Organizational Security
Salve Regina University
Newport, RI 01.2001 - 05.2003
Associate of Arts - Paralegal
Keiser University
Sarasota, FL 12.1999 - 12.2001
Skills
Strategy development
Certification
Women in Leadership Intensive Professional Development Program at the University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, IN.
Software
Experienced user of QuickBooks Professional
Master user of Microsoft Office Suite (all versions 2003-Office 365)
Master user of CanvaPro
All Microsoft Operating Systems
All Apple OSX and iOS operating systems
Experienced user of WordPress
Timeline
Leadership
University Of Notre Dame
01.2021 - 01.2021
Women in Leadership Intensive Professional Development Program at the University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, IN.
01-2021
Certified in Raiser's Edge NXT
05-2020
Director of Development
Cardinal Mooney Catholic High School
07.2019 - Current
Business Manager
Click Computer Consulting, LLC
12.2017 - 07.2019
Business Manager
Bits & PCs Computers, Inc.
06.2007 - 09.2016
Master of Science - Administration of Justice; Negotiations
Salve Regina University
05.2003 - 05.2004
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice, Ethics, Organizational Security
Salve Regina University
01.2001 - 05.2003
Associate of Arts - Paralegal
Keiser University
12.1999 - 12.2001
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