Tara Schwenker

201-***-**** ad4baz@r.postjobfree.com ** Colfax Dr. Ringwood, NJ 07456

https://www.linkedin.com/in/tjschwenker

Multi passionate sales and marketing professional with a drive to conquer new challenges. Thrives on problem solving and building relationships with colleagues and clients built on integrity. Autodidactic with a thirst for learning. Experienced in handling all business dynamics. String technical background in cybersecurity. Proven track record of breaking into new vertical markets, expanding sales by 70% and handling over $7M book of business as a sales and marketing director. String community ties with extensive volunteer background that includes Red Cross, Adopt-a-Soldier-Platoon, Fleet Captain for yacht club and currently getting certified by the US Coast Guard as an auxiliary member.

Self Employed- Vintage Home Restoration Piermont, NY

GC / 1.21- Current

Owner and GC for total restoration of a home built in 1730. Responsibilities: project coordination, budget, procurement, design, scheduling, on site coordination of contractors, material sourcing, permits, project management

Portfolio available

Kesseboehmer USA

Product Specialist/ 9.15 – 3.22

NY metro representative for the Kitchen, Bath & Residential Construction Industry. Created new vertical markets. Expanded market share by 60%. Training, vendor management, distributor relationship liaison

Member of –

Nkba

NAHB, NJBA, Metro Builders Association – Legislative Committee Member

American Red Cross

Hurricane Sandy Liaison 2012/2015

Full time volunteer. First year as a team leader for NJ emergency response. Transitioned to liaison- working with the displaced victims coordinating with FEMA, Catholic Charities, Rebuilding Together NJ, Salvation Army, NJOEM, NJ Dept. of Community Affairs, and various local, state and federal agencies to aid in navigating the bureaucracy Nd transition back to normal lives.

Project Management Consultant

2010/2012 (soul caretaker for ill parent)

Project Management Sales and Marketing – conception to completion. Vendor management, scheduling, budget management, Manage the product backlog by ordering work by priority

Set the product vision for the team

Communicate with external stakeholders and translate their needs to the team

Make sure the team is focused on hitting product needs through communication and evaluating progress

CTX (Computer Technology Expo)

Director of Operations 2007/2010

Responsible for logistics and operations for startup business technology trade show Working with supplier-partners to arrange space, marketing collateral, hotels, equipment rental, and set-up and dismantling of the exhibit, Managing and executing trade show promotional plans intended to maximize company exposure and produce sales leads, Managing, maintaining, and recommending continuous improvements for all booth properties and convention assets, Sponsorship management, entertainment, Perform duties, as assigned, to facilitate the effective and efficient operation of the Team, Assist with monitoring of third party sales team to ensure positive customer experience and following regulatory compliance to prevent risk events, Demonstrate client engagement processes to acquire new customers or permission to obtain lead, Motivate sales team and collaborate with them on effective sales techniques by show audience, Ensure regular knowledge and best practice sharing among internal and external team, Comfortable interacting with stakeholder + roles and potential Customers

JW PET

Sales & Marketing Director 2003 /2007

Manage 10 Distributors Sales and Business Development, Sales Management- 32 direct reports, Marketing Creation (POP Displays, Advertising, Sales Promotions, Spiff Programs), Sales Training for reps, distributors, and dealers, Vendor Management, E-mail Campaigns, Packaging design, Brand Awareness, Strategic Partnerships, Competitive Analysis, Territory USA & Canadian Market, PR (appear at regional events for consumers, trade industry spokesperson), Strategic Marketing Creation, Travel 75% throughput North America, $7M book of business

Skills and Abilities

Management, Leadership, Business Development, Sales, Marketing, Sales Training, Telemarketing Campaign Creation, Creative, Marketing Collateral Creation, SEO, Sales Training, Distributor Management, Vendor Management, E-Campaigns, Brand Awareness, Strategic Partnerships, Competitive Analysis, PR, Strategic Marketing Creation, Trade Show Administration, Budget Creation & Analysis, Contract Negotiations, Logistics, Product Training,

Technology

Systems security, network security, vulnerability, risk assessment, project management certification, Windows, Linux, Cloud, physical and cybersecurity, CERT, digital forensics

Community Involvement

Previous Board Member for Rebuilding Together NNJ

NJDEP- Current

Certified Wildlife Transporter for the NJDEP Dept. of Fish & Wildlife- current

Volunteer for Adopt a Soldier Platoon- current

Previous Board Member for Cannon Ball Yacht Club acting Fleet Captain

Volunteer for Mastiffs to Mutts Home Inspector

Education

UMGC Cyber Security Bootcamp, Certification 2022

6-month intensive course in Cybersecurity methodologies and technologies

CLC – Computer Science- 1993 4.0 GPA

FDU - International Bus. Admin - 3.85 GPA

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