Tara Tolbert
Chicago
Summary
Dynamic Business Manager with a proven track record at Synsational Creations, excelling in financial management and customer relations. Spearheaded strategic initiatives that enhanced operational efficiency and fostered strong client connections. Adept at analytical thinking, I successfully improved reporting processes, driving informed decision-making and team motivation.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Business Manager
Synsational Creations
10.2022 - Current
- Managed daily operations, ensuring adherence to company policies and procedures.
- Developed and implemented strategic plans to enhance operational efficiency.
- Analyzed market trends to inform product development and marketing strategies.
- Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
- Managed purchasing, sales, marketing and customer account operations efficiently.
- Improved operational workflows by identifying areas of inefficiency and implementing appropriate solutions.
- Communicated with customers and vendors positively with particular attention to problem resolution.
- Oversaw financial operations, maintaining accurate records and ensuring compliance with industry regulations.
- Drafted reports and documents to improve correspondence management, schedule coordination and recordkeeping.
- Created, managed, and executed business plan and communicated company vision and objectives to motivate teams.
- Processed vital documentation, completed forms and obtained appropriate insurance verification and authorization for services.
Actuary
Pension Benefit Guarantee Corporation, PBGC
11.2002 - 05.2020
- Developed actuarial models to assess pension plan funding requirements.
- Analyzed risk factors impacting pension benefit guarantees and financial stability.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to enhance data accuracy in projections.
- Led initiatives to improve reporting processes for regulatory compliance.
- Presented findings and recommendations to senior management for informed decision-making.
- Built and ran analytical models to assess liability risk.
- Mentored junior actuaries by providing guidance on best practices in modeling techniques, fostering professional growth within the team.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Applied Mathematics
Chicago State University
Chicago, IL06-1999
Skills
- Financial management
- Customer service
- Project management
- Analytical thinking
- Documentation and reporting
- Business development
- Decision-making
- Customer relations
Accomplishments
Used Microsoft Word to develop sample and final catering menus for Synsational Creations customers
Timeline
Business Manager
Synsational Creations
10.2022 - Current
Actuary
Pension Benefit Guarantee Corporation, PBGC
11.2002 - 05.2020
Bachelor of Science - Applied Mathematics
Chicago State University