Tara McNair

• Assisted in writing government proposals for submissions.
• Maintained tracking sheet of government opportunities.
• Conducted market research.
• Provided recruitment support.
• Provided program management when needed.
• Participated in the interview process for hiring employees.

Responsible for assisting Program Manager with ensuring all contractual obligations are fulfilled in a timely manner. This position requires full commitment to the evaluation process and cooperation with the Government Acquisition Team.

• Extracted, compiled, and analyzed acquisition data to present to Program Manager.
• Executed the mission of the contract.
• Served as a secondary point of contact for Contracting Officer in the absence of the Program Manager.
• Oversaw new personnel training completion.
• Served as acting Program Manager in absence of PM.
• Bi-weekly one-on-one check-in calls with team members.
• Developed and assigned contracts schedules and work assignments to Contract Specialists.
• Provided quality checks of work product from Contract Specialists.
• Monitored progress and resolved issues and discrepancies to ensure compliance with work/quality standards and contract/task order requirements.
• Ensured coverage for team members on PTO.
• Managed cross-functional teams to ensure timely completion of projects, while maintaining quality standards and adhering to budget constraints.
• Comply to government and company processes and prosedures.

• Oversaw, supervised, planned and evaluated the Southern Management Leadership Program.
• Managed and supervised, planned, delegated tasks, counseled and evaluated the work of staff assigned to the program.
• Monitored, controlled and directed the workflow of projects by adhering to objectives and desired outcomes during the lifecycle of the project.
• Responded to common inquiries or complaints from students, faculty, staff, regulatory agencies, or members of the community.
• Monitored and managed budget for program and designed projects.
• Coordinated budgeting, scheduling and resource allocation to facilitate smooth flow of operations.
• Marketing Strategies.
• Utilized data-driven decision-making techniques to ensure alignment with organizational goals.
• Established program policies and procedures to comply with regulatory requirements.
• Adhere to all company/organization process and procedures.

• Led training sessions for staff and volunteers, fostering a knowledgeable and cohesive team environment.
• Organized events and workshops to engage participants, enhancing their learning experience within the program framework.
• Developed effective communication strategies for improved collaboration among team members, resulting in increased productivity.
• Provided exceptional customer service to program participants through prompt response times and attentive assistance with inquiries or concerns.
• Provided exceptional customer service, addressing inquiries and resolving issues promptly.
• Comply with business processes and procedures.