Tara Elder Email & Phone Number

Indianapolis, In, Us

Indianapolis, Indiana Area

Are you and your staff constantly putting out fires with no time left in the day to be proactive about what’s coming at you next? Want the convenience of an extra hand without committing to a permanent employee? Perfect. I’m Tara Elder, Chief Stress Reducer. I am known as a “Jackie of All Trades” and my specialty is refining systems and removing barriers that seem to stack up when we spend our days in reactive mode. I have a background in senior management and I understand that that when the fire extinguishing begins it can become a stressful cycle. Let me help you break this cycle and regain some control of your time in the office.After all, it’s no secret that you’re working without the full support staff you might need. Like your competitors, you’re streamlining and figuring out how to get the work done with fewer resources. I get it, it’s the new normal. But it means that companies like yours are getting a bit less organized and possibly letting things slip. Lucky for you, I’m Simply Helpful and I can help. Even better, I promise full confidentiality and discretion with every project.Contact me for your free Simply Helpful project quote to begin breaking the cycle.

I consult with individuals to help them to stand out in a crowd to compete in a fierce marketplace, develop strategies to get out of a “dead end” career track, increase the number of career options they can create in an ever changing workplace by designing a customized plan that will get them on the career path of their dreams.

• Reported directly to President; Managed annual expense budget that encompassed all recruiting and admissions functions for 800+ new student clients for 1200 + student annually • Won “Pride in Leadership Award” in 2010 a recognition given to only 6 (12%) out of 47 Senior Directors system-wide• Lead team of 25 comprised of 20 Assistant Director of Admissions (ADA), 1 Director of Admissions and 4 administrative support staff to optimize resources to meet intense 5-week goal cycles• Promoted within 5 years of joining the department to top leadership role

I interview and assist potential candidates for our Art, Design and Culinary programs here at the Art Institute as well as lead the High School Team in the Admissions Department.

I helped clients choose the right Museum room for their event and arranged teh contractual details and payment.