Tara Merriman-McKay

Tara Merriman-McKay has a diverse work experience spanning various industries. Tara is currently working at VIQ Solutions, where they started as an Acting Operations Manager in December 2021 before being promoted to Senior Operations Manager in April 2022. Currently, they hold the role of Acting Head of Operations. Prior to this, Tara worked at Auscript, where they held multiple roles including Transition Manager, Quality & Training Team Leader, and Client Services Advisor. Before entering the operations field, Tara worked as a Piano and Theory Teacher, providing personalized lessons to students for over 16 years. Additionally, they have gained experience in legal and administrative roles, including a PLT placement as a Migration Assistant at No Borders Group and a Law Graduate placement at Certus Legal Group. Tara also has experience in marketing, having served as Nathan Campaign Manager Team at Student Marketing Australia. Tara started their career as a Sandwich Artist/Supervisor at Subway and later became an Administrative and Operations Coordinator for two Subway franchises.

Tara Merriman-McKay has a diverse education history. Tara began their studies in 1999 at The Girls' Grammar School Rockhampton, where they focused on subjects such as English, Mathematics B, Art, Business, Information Technology, and Japanese. During this time, they also pursued a Diploma in Music at A.M.E.B., specializing in piano.

In 2007, Tara attended Rockhampton Grammar School, where they studied English, Mathematics B, Business Communications Technology, Legal Studies, Economics, and Drama. Tara completed their secondary education at this institution in 2008.

After completing high school, Tara went on to pursue higher education. From 2010 to 2016, they attended Griffith University, where they earned a Bachelor of Law and Bachelor of International Business. The specific field of study for their bachelor's degrees is not mentioned.

To further enhance their legal knowledge, Tara enrolled in The College of Law Australia in 2016 and completed a Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice within the same year. Unfortunately, the field of study for this diploma is not provided.

Additionally, Tara has obtained two certifications outside of their formal education. In April 2019, they achieved the Senior Blue Sash certificate from Bac Fu Do Kung-Fu, which is part of the Australian Kung-Fu (Wu-Shu) Federation. Furthermore, in November 2008, they obtained a Senior First Aid Certificate from St John's Ambulance Service.