Tara Carter
Fort Smith
Summary
Strategic leader with expertise in program management, logistics, and inventory coordination. Strengths include implementing initiatives that enhance operational efficiency and community engagement. Experienced in audit compliance, team training, process improvement, and resource management, effectively managing multiple priorities to achieve organizational goals.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Religious Education
Saint Boniface Catholic Church
Fort Smith, AR
06.2024 - Current
- Planned, directed, and managed parish faith formation and religious education programs for children, youth, and adults.
- Developed and implemented faith formation initiatives, sacramental preparation programs, and community outreach activities tailored to parish needs, fostering deeper engagement.
- Recruited, trained, mentored, and supported volunteer catechists to ensure effective instruction and engagement.
- Conducted ongoing catechist formation per diocesan policies, providing coaching, classroom observations, and performance evaluations to enhance instructional quality.
- Collaborated with the pastor, parish staff, commissions, catechetical teams, and diocesan leadership to ensure program effectiveness and alignment with diocesan standards.
- Prepared, presented, and managed the annual catechetical budget while ensuring responsible stewardship of program resources.
- Recommended and provided instructional resources that complemented weekly lessons and the liturgical calendar.
- Coordinated family retreats and special events, enhancing spiritual growth and faith development while strengthening community involvement.
- Pursued ongoing professional development through workshops, conferences, continuing education, research, and collaboration with ministry peers.
Logistics Manager
Mike Jordan Company
Fort Smith, AR
01.2022 - 08.2024
- Oversaw daily logistics operations, ensuring on-time product delivery and operational efficiency.
- Processed sales and purchase orders for inventory management.
- Resolved customer complaints related to shipping issues or delays in transit times.
- Coordinated communication with customers and staff to resolve issues and enhance service quality.
- Monitored inventory levels and initiated re-stocking processes.
- Nurtured relationships with key stakeholders, including customers, suppliers, and distributors, to align logistics strategies with business objectives.
- Reviewed invoices from carriers and vendors for accuracy prior to processing payments.
- Generate all sales orders and purchase orders.
- Developed strong rapport through effective client needs assessment and commitment to top satisfaction levels.
Inventory Specialist
Mike Jordan Company
Fort Smith, AR
05.2012 - 02.2022
- Maintained accurate and up-to-date inventory records.
- Conducted regular audits of stock for discrepancies and accuracy.
- Investigated discrepancies between physical counts and computer records to uphold inventory accuracy and facilitate issue resolution.
- Participated in yearly physical inventory counts to keep information accurate and current.
- Coordinated with shipping and receiving teams to enhance operational efficiency and ensure timely inventory management.
- Coordinated receipt of incoming materials and verified accuracy of items received.
- Enter information into system to update status reports.
- Reconcile inventory yards monthly.
- Executed monthly inventory yard reconciliations to identify and correct discrepancies in stock records.
- Allocate product-related costs to ensure accurate product costing and financial reporting.
Education
No Degree - Business Administration And Management
University of Arkansas-Fort Smith
Fort Smith, ARSkills
Curriculum development
Community engagement
Customer relationship management
Budget management
Inventory management
Stock reconciliation
Timeline
Director of Religious Education
Saint Boniface Catholic Church
06.2024 - Current
Logistics Manager
Mike Jordan Company
01.2022 - 08.2024
Inventory Specialist
Mike Jordan Company
05.2012 - 02.2022
No Degree - Business Administration And Management
University of Arkansas-Fort Smith