Tarah Lehman
Fullerton,California
Summary
Hard-driving business leader offering skill in strategic business planning and team development. Skillfully recruit and train employees at all levels to meet customer and business demands. Articulate, forward-thinking and resourceful in meeting unique needs.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Co-Founder
James Gaddis Media Strategies
Anchorage
08.2018 - 03.2022
- Established foundational processes for business operations.
- Developed key operational initiatives to drive and maintain substantial business growth.
- Aligned organizational objectives with company mission to increase business growth and integrate work strategies.
- Conducted target market research to scope out industry competition and identify advantageous trends.
- Formed senior leadership team through rigorous interviews and extensive candidate research.
- Recruited, interviewed and hired new staff members and developed training materials for employees.
- Directed market expansions to propel business forward, meet changing customer needs.
- Conducted target market research to scope out industry competition and identify advantageous trends
- Developed key operational initiatives to drive and maintain substantial business growth
Adjunct faculty – Biology
Anchorage AK, University of Alaska Anchorage
01.2018 - 01.2021
- Advised students in academic matters to improve successful course completion.
- Organized time, space and resources to balance advanced instruction, challenging workloads and stringent deadlines.
- Developed creative and effective teaching methods for course content to capture students attention.
- Developed and kindled professional relationships with students to better communicate and enhance instruction.
- Collaborated with department head to create dynamic, ongoing curriculum development, and instruction improvement program.
- Developed and implemented Anatomy and physiology curriculum for improved learning and student performance.
- Gained strong leadership skills by managing projects from start to finish
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed
Anatomy and Physiology Professor
Alaska Career College
01.2014 - 12.2017
- Encouraged class discussions by building discussions into lessons, actively soliciting input, asking open-ended questions and using techniques to track student participation.
- Shifted between informal and formal methods of teaching to create multi-layered web of learning incorporating experiments, practical activities, discussions, and projects into lessons.
- Used variety of learning modalities and support materials to facilitate learning process and accentuate presentations.
- Developed diversified course curriculum to meet regulatory standards and support learning objectives.
- Graded tests and assignments and uploaded to school database.
- Instructed and evaluated students in classroom in alignment with college mission by incorporating innovative teaching and learning strategies.
- Worked with dean to assess and evaluate courses and programs in appropriate discipline.
- Researched and selected course texts and supplemental learning materials.
- Maintained regular office hours to provide struggling students with additional course help.
- Provided students with constructive, encouraging and corrective feedback.
- Created dynamic learning environment that valued instructor and student interaction.
- Used different learning modes and types of technology to engage students in achieving learning outcomes.
- Assisted faculty in lab courses to facilitate student skill and understanding and support faculty in teaching endeavors
- Taught course using evidence-based instructional practices that aligned with department's teaching philosophy and active-learning pedagogy
- Evaluated student mastery of skills and competencies required by course learning outcomes
- Developed clear syllabi and dynamic course materials
Spa Executive Director
Sheraton Hotel, Ice Spa and Boutique
Portland
11.2011 - 10.2014
- Maximized efficiency through time management and staff supervision to boost productivity.
- Oversaw upkeep of entire facility and notified maintenance for service repairs.
- Utilized promotions, print and digital marketing to attract new clients.
- Maintained front desk workstation by keeping it clean and organized.
- Managed activities related to staff training, treatment procedures, inventory management and marketing.
- Recorded product sales into spa's weekly income report.
- Explained regulations, policies, or procedures to new-hires to confirm understanding and compliance.
- Maintained knowledge of business operations to keep departments and employees up to date on important work-related changes.
- Ordered materials, supplies or equipment for special projects.
- Facilitated communication between team members, clients and families.
- Assigned duties or work schedules to employees for adequate shift coverage.
Earth Sculpt Landscape and Irrigation Owner
Earth
Portland
01.2004 - 06.2008
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts, and costs.
- Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Evaluated suppliers to maintain cost controls and improve operations.
- Used knowledge of market trends to create value-added solutions resulting in significant increase in revenues.
- Monitored market conditions to set accurate product pricing and take advantage of emerging trends.
- Organized and attended trade shows and special events to showcase products, network with other businesses and attract new customers.
- Cultivated forward-thinking, inclusive and performance-driven company culture to lead industry innovations.
Owner
Santé LLC, Holistic Day Spa and Health Center
Portland
01.2004 - 01.2007
- Evaluated suppliers to maintain cost controls and improve operations.
- Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts, and costs.
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
- Cultivated forward-thinking, inclusive and performance-driven company culture to lead industry innovations.
- Conducted target market research to discover customer needs and analyze competitor trends.
- Organized and attended trade shows and special events to showcase products, network with other businesses and attract new customers.
- Discovered areas of improvement by generating quarterly operational and sales reports.
- Evaluated suppliers to maintain cost controls and improve operations
- Managed day-to-day business operations
- Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts, and costs
Office Manager, Bookkeeper
Down to Earth
01.2001 - 01.2004
- Established workflow processes, monitored daily productivity, and implemented modifications to improve overall performance of personnel.
- Evaluated employee records and productivity and submitted evaluation reports.
- Reported financial data and updated financial records in ledgers and journals.
- Completed payroll for employees and maintained detailed records of procedures.
- Reviewed and filed financial documents, coded accounting entries for data processing, and posted daily receipts and payments in accordance with all corporate protocols.
- Maintained and processed invoices, deposits, and money logs.
- Maintained computer and physical filing systems.
- Updated reports, managed accounts, and generated reports for company database.
- Coordinated special projects and managed schedules.
Uwajimaya Head Bookkeeper, front-end manager
01.1999 - 01.2001
- Coached employees through day-to-day work and complex problems.
- Provided comprehensive accounting support to company by managing functions like payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable and business expense processing.
- Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs, and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
- Coached employees and trained on methods for handling various aspects of sales, complicated issues, and difficult customers.
Education
St. George University School of Medicine
Greneda, W.I. 01.2021 - 07.2023
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of Alaska Anchorage
09.2014 - 12.2018
Yoga Teacher Training 200hr YTT 200 - Yoga Therapy And Teacher Training
Anchorage Yoga
Anchorage AK 01.2017 - 04.2017
LMT Certification - Massage Therapy
Oregon School of Massage
Portland OR 09.2002 - 10.2003
LE certification - Master Aesthetician
Beau Monde Beauty College
01.2004 - 01.2005
Skills
Financial Management
Profit and Loss
Budget development
Staff Management
Marketing
Business launch
Contract Management
Business planning
Business administration
Operations management
Strategic planning
Business Development
Lesson Planning
Curriculum Development
Student engagement
Experiential learning
Timeline
St. George University School of Medicine
01.2021 - 07.2023
Co-Founder
James Gaddis Media Strategies
08.2018 - 03.2022
Adjunct faculty – Biology
Anchorage AK, University of Alaska Anchorage
01.2018 - 01.2021
Yoga Teacher Training 200hr YTT 200 - Yoga Therapy And Teacher Training
Anchorage Yoga
01.2017 - 04.2017
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of Alaska Anchorage
09.2014 - 12.2018
Anatomy and Physiology Professor
Alaska Career College
01.2014 - 12.2017
Spa Executive Director
Sheraton Hotel, Ice Spa and Boutique
11.2011 - 10.2014
Earth Sculpt Landscape and Irrigation Owner
Earth
01.2004 - 06.2008
LE certification - Master Aesthetician
Beau Monde Beauty College
01.2004 - 01.2005
Owner
Santé LLC, Holistic Day Spa and Health Center
01.2004 - 01.2007
LMT Certification - Massage Therapy
Oregon School of Massage
09.2002 - 10.2003
Office Manager, Bookkeeper
Down to Earth
01.2001 - 01.2004
Uwajimaya Head Bookkeeper, front-end manager
01.1999 - 01.2001