Tara Warrens

• Manage a $38 million-dollar Higher Education portfolio for Mathematics which includes disciplines such as: Business Calculus, Finite Math, Tech/Trade Math, Business Analytics & Statistics, and Math for Teachers.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with authors, content developers, subject matter experts, sales, marketing, production, and digital product teams to develop innovative, market-driven products that meet the evolving needs of the market.
• Owned product portfolio P&Ls, driving revenue growth and profitability through strategic forecasting, financial analysis, and data-driven business planning.
• Oversaw product strategy and development for innovative print and digital offerings, partnering with cross-functional teams to stimulate market growth and improve functionality and adoption of MyLab Math, premier platform in higher education mathematics.
• Generated a revenue increase of 7% in 2023, 5% in 2024, and 9% in 2025.

• Managed a $22 million Higher Education portfolio for Careers & Trades which included disciplines such as: Culinary, Hospitality, HVAC, Electronics, Paralegal, Construction Management and Welding etc.
• Worked with top selling authors and subject matter experts to produce compelling, learner-focused digital and print products.
• Signed new authors and talent.
• Collaborated with the sales, digital product, marketing, and production teams to ensure the success of our products.
• Negotiated contracts.

• Successfully manage a 2.1 million dollar territory, covering Illinois and Indiana at over 400 institutions comprised of both digital and text products.
• Market and sell 150+ print and technology solutions into nursing and health disciplines.
• Achieved over 100% of goal in 2013, 2014, 2016, 2017, and 2018.

Facilitated strategic promotion of targeted prescription products for women’s health primary care and pediatrics to obstetricians, gynecologists, primary care, and pain management physicians.

• Conducted product presentations to healthcare professionals, enhancing product knowledge and awareness.
• Administered territory between Columbus, Ohio, and Florence, Kentucky, resulting in enhanced sales and prescriptions written.
• Developed strong relationships with key clients, fostering loyalty and repeat business through exceptional service.
• Executed strategic launch of two pharmaceutical products, pain reliever and muscle relaxer, within six months. Received first physician-written prescription during product introduction phase.
• Increased sales revenue by identifying and targeting high-potential accounts.