TARA T. Anderson

Diverse professional experience gained in criminal justice, human services, local and state government, academic settings, and financial management in addition to extensive community involvement as a volunteer Skilled in Project/Program Development and Implementation, Strategic Planning, and the management of human, financial and other resources, with a solid record of accomplishments and contributions Extensive hands-on involvement in the creation, update, and execution of procedures and policies Well-developed interpersonal, communication and problem-solving capabilities. Successfully achieve individual goals and serve as an effective team leader/member Resourceful Probation Monitor with experience in providing quality resources to the public of all ages. Enjoys developing positive relationships with children and families. Reliable and compassionate Probation Monitor offering expertise in planning activities, maintaining safety, and improving behavior. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. A hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure an entry-level position. Ready to help the team achieve company goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.

• Program and Operations Management
• Twenty-year career with the State of Maryland, Department of Parole and Probation, specializing in working with drunk drivers.
• Managed personal caseloads as well as acted as supervisor of monitors. In this position, directed six monitors overseeing approximately 450 probationers in an urban area.
• Represented field operations on citywide task force to target drunk driving violation reduction.
• Selected for committee involvement, assigned projects and sought out for advice relative to substance abuse and probation operations knowledge.
• Project/Program Development and Implementation
• Developed on-boarding training program to cater to new hires.
• Developed computer training program for senior level officers needed support on new computer case tracking technology.
• Financial Management
• As fiscal account manager of over 100 clients, guided fiscal decision-making and budget planning for families and business owners. Investigate payment history.
• Responsible for over 250 families becoming debt free within 6 to 12 months of engagement.
• As fiscal account manager, directly involved with negotiating the reduction of payment of credit agreement for business owners and families.
• Reorganized agency's accounting system to achieve better financial control.
• Teaching/Training
• Developed and delivered on-line course curriculum at the university/college level for learners’ with a diagnosed disability.
• Assessed training needs for individual learners.
• Developed and delivered license testing modules for individuals with learning and physical disability.