Tara Olfatmanesh

Tara Olfatmanesh has a diverse work experience, starting with their most recent position as an Account Manager at Hilco Global since February 2023. Prior to that, they worked at Ross Stores, Inc., where they held multiple roles. As an Associate Buyer for Tabletop, Ceramics, and Valentines Day, they successfully managed budgets, identified a profitable business opportunity, expanded the vendor network, and presented strategic plans to management. In their role as an Assistant Buyer for Stationery and Electronics, they achieved a significant deal with a major electronics manufacturer, met sales and gross margin targets, and secured licensed products during trade shows. Tara also had a brief but impactful stint as a Marketing Consultant at Main Street Hub in 2016. Their earlier experience includes working at Nordstrom as a Department Manager, where they organized events, merchandized the sales floor, and implemented sales contests. Tara also served as an Assistant Manager and excelled in building customer relationships, increasing revenue through personal shoppers and cross-selling. Overall, Tara possesses a well-rounded background in account management, buying, marketing, and retail management.

Tara Olfatmanesh completed their Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree in Marketing at Canadian University Dubai from 2009 to 2013. Tara then pursued a Master's degree in Business Administration (MBA) at Texas State University from 2015 to 2017. In addition, they obtained a certification in Masters in Merchandising from Texas State University, and a certification in Bachelors of business administration in Marketing from Canadian University Dubai in September 2009.