Tara Ott-Donahue

Tara Ott-Donahue has a diverse work experience that spans various industries and roles. Tara currently holds the position of Associate Manager, Customer Experience at Halo Collar, where they are responsible for hiring new team members, creating SOP docs and knowledgebase articles, and planning and executing new product launches. Prior to this, Tara worked as a Quality Assurance and Process Manager at AlphaGraphics and as a QA Manager and Customer Engagement Manager at Circle Graphics, where they implemented quality assurance programs, monitored customer service representatives, and created online initiatives to improve customer ratings. Tara also has experience in customer service, sales, fundraising, art instruction, and teaching at James Madison University. Additionally, Tara worked as an Independent Fashion Consultant for LuLaRoe, where they built a personal brand, sold inventory, and trained consultants. Overall, they have demonstrated strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills throughout their career.

Tara Ott-Donahue holds a Master of Fine Arts (M.F.A.) degree in Photography from James Madison University. Tara completed their master's program from 2013 to 2016. Prior to that, they obtained a Bachelor's of Fine Arts degree in Photography and Painting/Drawing from East Carolina University, where they studied from 2008 to 2012.

In addition to their formal education, Tara Ott-Donahue has also obtained several certifications in project management. Tara completed the "Capstone: Applying Project Management in the Real World" certification from Coursera in August 2022. Furthermore, they have completed various specialization programs in project management offered by Google and Coursera, including "Google Project Management: Specialization," "Agile Project Management," "Foundations of Project Management," "Project Execution: Running the Project," "Project Initiation: Starting a Successful Project," and "Project Planning: Putting It All Together." These certifications were obtained in July and August 2022.