Tara Voirin
North Aurora
Summary
Results-driven leader with a proven record of success in the U.S. Marine Corps, software systems engineering, and program management. Skilled at directing cross-functional teams, streamlining operations, and aligning technology with strategic goals. Currently completing an MBA in Project Management, I bring a dynamic, impact-focused leadership style that drives efficiency, fosters innovation, and delivers measurable results in fast-paced, high-stakes environments.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Clinical Operations
Chi-Care Med
Chicago
06.2025 - Current
- Directed all clinical and operational functions for a nonprofit mobile health program, coordinating medical volunteers, supplies, and mobile clinics to deliver wound care and essential services to underserved populations across Chicago.
- Designed and implemented organizational policies, SOPs, and inventory management systems, cutting resource waste by 30% and enabling seamless tracking of medical supplies and volunteer contributions.
- Forged strategic partnerships with community organizations, expanding service reach by 50% and improving continuity of care for vulnerable populations.
- Established data-driven metrics and reporting systems that provided leadership with actionable insights into patient needs, resource utilization, and program growth.
Team Lead & Program Manager
Naval Air Systems Command
Patuxent River
10.2020 - 05.2024
- Directed a multidisciplinary team of 9 staff, subcontractors, and consultants across multiple workstreams, ensuring on-time, in-scope program delivery aligned with enterprise goals.
- Led the migration of enterprise software systems to cloud infrastructure, minimizing disruption and ensuring smooth adoption across the organization.
- Managed multimillion-dollar budgets, scope, and KPIs, implementing risk mitigation strategies to consistently deliver against performance metrics.
Software Systems Engineer
Naval Air Systems Command
Patuxent River
05.2019 - 10.2020
- Directed systems engineering across the full program lifecycle, ensuring compliance, mission alignment, and achievement of performance goals.
- Developed models, simulations, and analytical reports that informed enterprise-level decisions and drove measurable improvements in readiness and efficiency.
- Influenced executive-level decision-making by translating complex technical concepts into actionable strategies that accelerated approvals and stakeholder buy-in.
Senior Systems Engineer
Tekla Research Inc.
Patuxent River
05.2018 - 05.2019
- Directed systems engineering across the full program lifecycle—from requirements development through testing, logistics, and sustainment—ensuring compliance with policy, achievement of performance goals, and direct alignment with mission outcomes.
- Developed system models, simulations, and analytical reports that informed enterprise-level decisions, resulting in measurable improvements to system performance, operational readiness, and program efficiency.
- Influenced high-stakes decision-making by delivering strategic recommendations to engineers, executives, and end-users, translating complex technical concepts into actionable insights that accelerated approval processes and stakeholder alignment.
Software Developer
J.F. Taylor
Patuxent River
04.2017 - 05.2018
- Engineered the hardware and user interface for the HH-60G helicopter training simulator, creating an intuitive, mission-representative system that improved pilot training effectiveness and reduced learning time.
- Led end-to-end testing and validation of simulator software/hardware across multiple platforms, identifying and resolving critical issues that enhanced system reliability and ensured compliance with Navy training standards.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams of engineers, pilots, and program managers to align simulator performance with operational needs, directly supporting readiness and mission success.
Education
Master of Business Administration - Project Management
Colorado Technical University
06-2026
Post-Baccalaureate Pre-Medicine Program -
The George Washington University
04.2025
Bachelor of Science - Information Technology - Software Systems Engineering
Colorado Technical University
05.2017
Skills
- Project management and program management
- Risk assessment and mitigation
- Systems analysis and improvement
- Stakeholder engagement and communication
- Quality assurance and control
- Technical documentation and reporting
- Budgeting and scheduling
- Leadership and team development
- Time management and prioritization
- Process optimization
- Problem solving and critical thinking
- KPI development and metrics tracking
Certification
- Certified Scrum Master - Scrum Alliance
- Certified Product Owner - Scrum Alliance
- Certified Agile Leader 1 - Scrum Alliance
- Lean Six Sigma Black Belt - Council for Six Sigma Certification
- Project Management Professional (PMP) - In Progress
Volunteer Experience
- The Mission Continues, Chicago, IL, Volunteer Leader, 01/01/23, Present, Collaborate with fellow veterans and community members to improve underserved neighborhoods by revitalizing educational spaces, building and maintaining community gardens, and enhancing local parks., Foster civic engagement and team-building through mission-driven service projects.
Awards
- Individual Awards - 2020/2021/2022/2023/2024
- Performance Awards - 2020/2021/2022/2023/2024
- 2 Special Act or Service Award - 2020/2022
- On the Spot Cash Award - 2021
- Time Off Award - 2020
- Sailor of the Day on the U.S.S. Enterprise
- Maintainer of the Month
Accomplishments
• Individual Awards – 2020/2021/2022/2023/2024
• Performance Awards – 2020/2021/2022/2023/2024
• 2 Special Act or Service Award – 2020/2022
• On the Spot Cash Award – 2021
• Time Off Award – 2020
• Sailor of the Day on the U.S.S. Enterprise
• Maintainer of the Month
Timeline
Director of Clinical Operations
Chi-Care Med
06.2025 - Current
Team Lead & Program Manager
Naval Air Systems Command
10.2020 - 05.2024
Software Systems Engineer
Naval Air Systems Command
05.2019 - 10.2020
Senior Systems Engineer
Tekla Research Inc.
05.2018 - 05.2019
Software Developer
J.F. Taylor
04.2017 - 05.2018
Master of Business Administration - Project Management
Colorado Technical University
Post-Baccalaureate Pre-Medicine Program -
The George Washington University
Bachelor of Science - Information Technology - Software Systems Engineering
Colorado Technical University
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