Lisa Tarantino

Lisa Tarantino has extensive experience in the field of human resources. Lisa currently serves as the Assistant Director of Human Resources at the South Middlesex Opportunity Council (SMOC), a position they have held since August 2022. Prior to this role, Lisa worked as a Human Resources Contractor for various organizations from June 2021 to July 2022. From September 2017 to October 2020, they were the Assistant Director of Human Resources at Framingham State University. Lisa also held positions at Bristol Community College, including Interim Vice President of Human Resources and Affirmative Action from February 2017 to September 2017, and Associate Director of Human Resources from July 2008 to February 2017. Before joining Bristol Community College, Lisa worked as a Human Resources Manager at Jostens, Inc. from 1994 to 2008. Lisa began their career as a Regional Human Resources Representative at Perrier Group of America from 1993 to 1994. Prior to that, Lisa worked as a Human Resources Representative at Stone & Webster Engineering Corporation from 1990 to 1993. Lisa also has experience in the education sector, having worked as a Tutor and Computer Lab Coordinator at Dean College from 1988 to 1990, and as a Kindergarten Teacher at Holland Elementary School from 1987 to 1988.

Lisa Tarantino obtained a Master's Degree in Managerial Technology from Johnson and Wales University, which they completed from 1992 to 1997. Lisa also holds a Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education and Teaching from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, which they earned from 1983 to 1986. Furthermore, Lisa has pursued additional certifications, including the SHRM-CP (Society for Human Resources Management Certified Professional) from the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM). There is also a mention of Lisa attending both the School of Education at UMASS Amherst and Johnson & Wales University for degrees, although specific start and end years are not provided.