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Tarah Whitaker

Tarah Whitaker

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Strategic Communication | Business Support Specialist - University of Missouri System

  • Education

    • Missouri State University

      2013 - 2015
      International/Global Studies

      Activities and Societies: Phi Eta Sigma Honors Society Took courses in Global Studies before transferring to the University of Iowa to complete my Bachelor's degree.

    • University of Iowa

      2015 - 2018
      Bachelor of Arts - BA International/Global Studies

      Activities and Societies: • Phi Beta Kappa Honors Society • OnIowa! - Student Leadership • Graduated with honors in International Studies• Completed a 40 page honors thesis• Presented honors research to the public in a poster session

    • University of Iowa

      2015 - 2018
      Minor German

      Activities and Societies: • Deutsch Klub - German club • Kaffeeklatsch - weekly conversation hour with other German speakers

    • University of Iowa

      2022 - 2023
      Master of Arts - MA Strategic Communication

      Coursework: Digital Strategic Communication, Strategic Communication Writing, Copywriting, Digital Analytics, Strategic Communication Campaigns, Nonprofit Organizational EffectivenessMajor Projects:Strategic Communication Plan Researched regional market competition into a comprehensive situation analysis. Developed actionable communication plan: message strategies, goal and objectives, project timeline, and evaluation plan. Organized research and communication plan into… Show more Coursework: Digital Strategic Communication, Strategic Communication Writing, Copywriting, Digital Analytics, Strategic Communication Campaigns, Nonprofit Organizational EffectivenessMajor Projects:Strategic Communication Plan Researched regional market competition into a comprehensive situation analysis. Developed actionable communication plan: message strategies, goal and objectives, project timeline, and evaluation plan. Organized research and communication plan into campaign book and formal presentation. Copywriting Portfolio Wrote assorted copy for marketing purposes: Creative brief, social media copy, A/V script, press release, print ad, landing page, and email copy. Museum Media Kit Utilized Adobe InDesign to create posters and infographics for a hypothetical museum exhibition. Wrote and recorded scripts for audio and visual advertisements with Adobe Creative Suite, wrote copy for press releases, news features, and social media posts. Show less

    • Missouri State University

      2020 - 2021
      Graduate Certificate Public Administration

      Completed a graduate certificate in Public Management. Gained expertise in the foundational elements of state and city budgeting, human resources, and organizational behavior.

  • Experience

    • Hancher Auditorium

      Aug 2016 - May 2018
      Usher

      • Usher• Floor Manager• Coat Check• Lobby Greeter• Event Setup/tear down

    • Old Capitol Museum - University of Iowa

      Feb 2018 - Mar 2018
      Student Volunteer

      Assisted as a volunteer docent for a special exhibit and participated as a judge for a high school history competition hosted by the museum.

    • Kohl's

      Sept 2019 - Nov 2019
      Service Associate

      Helmed customer service desk and phone lines, facilitated returns, sales, organized product on sales floor and at customer service, assisted customers in problem solving, answered customer questions on store policy, trained new associates.

    • Old Navy

      Apr 2024 - Jun 2024
      Brand Associate

      Organized and packed online orders, organized and managed fitting rooms, returned store products to original floor positions, communicated brand to customers, built rapport with customers on the sales floor, assisted customers with wayfinding and problem solving.

    • University of Missouri System

      Aug 2024 - now

      Coordinates and communicates with various university and external entities regarding vehicle purchases, delivery, titling, and licensing for the university system. Administers the University of Missouri's fleet management system and database. Manages University fleet fuel card tasks system wide. As office building coordinator: collects mail, purchases and restocks supplies, and coordinates office calendars. Also assists in cataloging certificates of insurance for University vendors. General clerical duties. Responsible for greeting visitors to the office, building coordination (collecting mail, restocking supplies, and coordination of office calendars), and various purchasing and contracting assignments. Oversees the titling of university system vehicles. Coordinates and communicates with various university and external entities regarding vehicle purchases and delivery for the university system. Manages fuel card tasks system wide.

      • Business Support Specialist - Procurement

        Sept 2024 - now

      • Purchasing & Office Assistant

        Aug 2024 - Sept 2024

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Master of Arts

      University of Iowa
      Dec 2023
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    • Google Analytics Certification

      Google
      Aug 2023