authentic storytelling, strategy, and execution for brands on social media.

Hello! I'm Tara (tear-uh)

I am a Senior Social Media Specialist with 10+ years of experience in the social media field. I believe in the power of social to connect, educate, and inspire. Whether crafting campaigns, leading a growing team, or jumping into digital conversations, my goal has always been to create meaningful interactions that strengthen relationships between audiences and brands. I am passionate about the always-changing landscape that is social media. If your brand is in need of a curated social media approach, let's chat :)

Personal Stats

29

Books I've read this year (need a reco?)

47

Types of flower varietals in our garden 

+5.8K

Hours spent cheering for the Seattle Mariners this season

11K

Photos of my two cats currently on my phone

Work Experience

Seattle Mariners (2019—)

Production Assistant

Trupanion (2024-2025)

Senior Social Media Manager

VML (2021-2024)

Senior Connections Manager, Social Media

Wunderman Thompson (2019-2021)

Connections Planner

Deluxe Corp. (2016-2019)

Social Media Specialist

Platform Fluency

Facebook

LinkedIn

Instagram

Snapchat

TikTok

YouTube

X

Pinterest

Reddit

WhatsApp

Social Media Tools

Sprout Social

Hootsuite

Sprinklr

Opal

Brandwatch

Tagger

Infegy

Brand24

MRI-Simmons

Awario

Meta Business Suite

Ipsos Synthesio

Industry Expertise

Technology

Retail

Entertainment

Hospitality & Events

Pets

Sports

Nonprofit

Gaming

Travel & Tourism

Healthcare

Music

Advertising

Beauty

Food & Beverage

Video Production Skills

Storyboarding

Camera Operation

Production Manager

Sound Recording

Lighting Setup

Scriptwriting

Video Editing

Set Design

Education

University of Central Missouri (Masters in Criminal Justice)

2012-2014

University of Central Missouri (BS in Criminal Justice)

2008-2012

Second Language: Japanese

Level: Elementary