Tara Glover

Experience

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  The Home Depot

  Aug 1993 - May 2004

  My experience at The Home Depot shaped me into the person I am today. My formative years at THD prepared me for a career in understanding no matter the size of the company everyone still matters. I was fortunate to work here during a time of great growth with this retail giant. My experience here formed my love of product and project management. It fueled the excitement of bringing ideas into reality.

  • Global Sourcing Inventory Merchant

    May 2002 - May 2004

  • Executive Assistant to Senior Vice President Merchandising

    Nov 1995 - May 2002

  • Payroll Specialist

    Aug 1993 - Nov 1995
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  LOTA USA

  May 2004 - Aug 2009

  Program Manager - The Home Depot

  Program Management position that granted me insight into how manufacturing companies operate and support big box retail channels. Growth opportunity in working with diverse cross-cultural teams in both a face to face and virtual environment. Expanded my knowledge of manufacturing and product development. Helped me gain a better understanding of the processes involved in bringing products to market.

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  Masco Corporation

  Aug 2009 - Mar 2017

  Business Operations Manager that married my love of project management along with my ability to foster and grow a team of successful business analysts. This position allowed me to sharpen my skill set of using data driven metrics to support business development and strategic long-term goals. Successful in using data analytics in support of current and future business growth opportunities. It was also a great environment to experience how multiple manufacturing business units operate and support big box channel growth. Show less

  • Home Depot Business Operations Manager

    Apr 2012 - Mar 2017

  • Senior Business Analyst

    Feb 2010 - Apr 2012

  • Business Analyst

    Aug 2009 - Feb 2010
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  Reinhardt University

  Aug 2016 - May 2021

  Adjunct Professor Of Business

  Helping to shape the future generation of business minded students. Strong supporter of bringing the marketing world to life for my students through hands on learning and marketing initiatives. Heavily involved in preparing students to enter the corporate work force by setting and enforcing boundaries within a supportive learning environment. Continually inspired and motivated student advocate who measures my success by the success of my students.

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  Gerber Plumbing Fixtures

  May 2019 - May 2021

  Business Development Manager Big Box

  Driven and tactical professional involved in the development and implementation of bath category programs across multiple big box platforms. Change driver in streamlining processes to ensure successful project implementation. Strong category analyst and project manager involved in building and supporting our big box channel.

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  Progress Lighting

  May 2021 - Feb 2025

  • Strategic Account Manager

    Feb 2024 - Feb 2025

  • Sales Operations Manager

    May 2021 - Feb 2024
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  Coleto Brands

  Jan 2025 - now

  Strategic Account Manager