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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 - 2023.07

Bachelor of Science - Biology

University of Alaska Anchorage
09.2014 - 2018.12

Yoga Teacher Training 200hr YTT 200 - Yoga Therapy And Teacher Training

Anchorage Yoga
Anchorage AK
01.2017 - 2017.04

LMT Certification - Massage Therapy

Oregon School of Massage
Portland OR
09.2002 - 2003.10

LE certification - Master Aesthetician

Beau Monde Beauty College
01.2004 - 2005.01

Skills

    Financial Management

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Timeline

St. George University School of Medicine
01.2021 - 2023.07

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 - 2017.04

Bachelor of Science - Biology

University of Alaska Anchorage
09.2014 - 2018.12

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 - 2005.01

Owner

Santé LLC, Holistic Day Spa and Health Center
01.2004 - 01.2007

LMT Certification - Massage Therapy

Oregon School of Massage
09.2002 - 2003.10

Office Manager, Bookkeeper

Down to Earth
01.2001 - 01.2004

Uwajimaya Head Bookkeeper, front-end manager

01.1999 - 01.2001

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