Tara Yantis Email & Phone Number

A dream a lifetime in the making is now a reality. I am excited to formally launch Tara Yantis Consulting & Coaching, a BOLD CURRENT experience. BUSINESS + MARKETING CONSULTING/FREELANCE CONTRACTOR: Does your small-to mid-size business have a story to tell and a business impact to make, but you just haven't had the time or resources to make it happen? Are you a larger organization in a tough spot, reeling from difficult and painful layoffs, but still with short- or long-term resource needs? I'm here to help. I offer freelance partnership and consultation on a contract basis. Services range from operational advising, process creation and/or optimization, social media consult and management, website creation consult and management, marketing strategy/plan development, campaign development and deployment, and more. Let my diverse background of experience and passionate partnership not only meet your business needs but move the needle! ** Results guaranteed. **PROFESSIONAL COACHING:-Perhaps you are a professional ready to take your career to the next level, but you're not sure where to start or even find the time to make it happen.-Maybe you've hit a roadblock and need a trusted partner to help you blaze your next trail.-Or are you needing a true mindset reset? You know what you're capable of but a toxic work environment has stolen your joy. (Been there!)-Or, perhaps, you're a business owner with a team who needs custom professional development, training and inspiration.With 24 years of experience growing others, having authored professional development programs utilized by an average of 10,000 customers annually, a passion for 1:1 coaching and team development, with reviews like "Tara was just what I needed and I didn't even know I needed it" and "Tara's session was life changing" - look no further, you've found the partner you've been looking for.**Email me to set up an introductory call: tara@theboldcurrent.com**

Kansas City Metropolitan Area

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Overland Park, Kansas

Creative Director and Head Dance Team Coach of the 8x National Champion and State Finalist dance program at Saint Thomas Aquinas High School in Overland Park, Kan.Honors & Credentials:-2023 National Federation of High School Sports (NFHS) Coach of the Year | Spirit, Dance - Kansas-Kansas State Dance Team Coaches Association-Kansas Coaches Association-NFHS Coaches Association-National Dance Coaches Association -Weissman Advisory Board-NDCA Credentialed-NCA/NDA Credentialed-KSHSAA Certified-Certified adjudicator-NAIA/Arbeiter Certified-CPR/AED Certified-Certified in understanding the signs and impact of child abuse through Virtus® Protecting God’s Children® Certification Training for Adults-2018 ADTS Choreography Award-2018 ADTS National Championship Title: Small Team Hip Hop, Academics (4.031 team GPA), Grand Champion “Giving Back” award winner-2017 ADTS National Championship Title -2017 ADTS Choreography Award-2012 NDA Top Veteran Coach -2011 and 2012 NDA Innovative Choreography Awards-2010 ADTS Choreography Award

NDA STAFF2008-2022Selected to represent the National Dance Alliance as an Instructor in 2008 and promoted to Head Instructor in 2009. Formally retired from camp leadership after the 2022 season, completing 15 years in this role.Role/Responsibilities:-Dance instruction-Planning and executing high school and college dance camps across the country-Working closely with corporate staff to build curriculum and staff assignments-Primary liaison with facilities-Completing detailed camp and closeout reports-Managing camp merchandising-Managing, mentoring and evaluating instructional staffHighlights:-2008 National Top Rookie Instructor of the Year-2015 Head Instructor Excellence in Leadership Award Recipient, recognizing year-round commitment and contributions to the company, leadership amongst Head Instructor Staff and exceptional customer feedback-2015 Inaugural "The Work is Worth It" Award Recipient, recognizing contributions to both cheer and dance divisions, voted on by cheer and dance corporate staff-2015/2016 NDA delegate to London, facilitated performance by 1600+ US performers in the London New Year's Day Parade seen by 300+ million viewers worldwide-Corporate Events Social Media + Marketing Coverage-Author of Coaches Professional Development Program, implemented at all camps across the country SPEAKING2019-presentVarsity University Core Speaker/Presenter-Clinician/Speaker at numerous State Coaches Conferences-Arkansas State Coaches' Conference Featured Speaker-Varsity National Dance Coaches Conference Featured Speaker-UDA College Coaches’ Professional Education Guest Speaker-NDA College Coaches’ Professional Education Guest Speaker-Varsity Spirit Dance Leadership Summit Featured SpeakerJUDGING2011-present -NDA/UDA and NAIA Certified Adjudicator-Regional judge for various events at high school and college levels-State Dance Championships-NDA High School Nationals-NDA All Star Nationals-NCA/NDA Collegiate National Championship

-Provides senior-level leadership and guidance for pharmaceutical interactive marketing plans, portfolio financial health management (including forecasting, growth, reconciliation), responsible for the management and development of 10+ member direct report team.-Shares responsibility for client retention by maintaining mid-to senior-level relationships, providing additional opportunities and assessing risk.-Responsible for meeting campaigns’ financial impact on budget, target goals and objectives for both the client and for Intouch. -Leads the development of integrated solutions offered from Intouch through research, analytical metrics and strategic insight.-Leads clients to plan, execute, manage and analyze their digital marketing campaigns, as well as drives new initiatives and ideas forward.-Interacts with clients on a daily basis and is responsible for building and maintaining strong partner relationships, and is a key contributor for the client’s day-to-day issues and projects. -Works closely with each of the internal departments at Intouch including Project Management, Strategy, Business Systems Analysis, Creative, Analytics, Social Media, Design and Development.-Member of Revenue Management Team.-Role-Based Meet Up Leader - oversees quarterly meeting with Account Directors from across the country as part of development program.-Leadership Academy Member - 12 week intensive development academy for select agency members indentified as key and high-potential future leaders of the organization.

Kansas City, Missouri Area

Joined MMGY in July 2013 as an Account Executive. Promoted to Senior Account Executive in April 2015, Account Supervisor in June 2016 and Account Director in June 2019. Member of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Council. Lead account representative for a diverse portfolio of business focusing on destination travel, hospitality and entertainment. Responsible for development and seamless execution of integrated marketing strategy, measurement and reporting, creative management, photo/video shoot management and production, careful budget stewardship and oversight of agency/client relationship, and managing a 60%+ profitability margin across portfolio. Also responsible for the coaching, mentoring and success of my direct account team.Client work includes:-Destination DC: 2017 GOLD HSMAI Adrian winner for Washington.org Custom User Experience / Led integrated digital media strategy, which resulted in the record-breaking highest ROI year in organization history.-Bermuda Tourism Authority-Ann Arbor CVB-Visit Houston-Team San Jose-South Dakota Tourism-Visit Rapid City-Lee County CVB-Los Cabos Tourism Board-Visit Santa Barbara, CVB: Santa Barbara, CA // Brighten Your Day, 2015 GOLD HSMAI Adrian winner for Best Integrated Marketing Campaign; 2015 Destiny Award Winner, Best Integrated Marketing Campaign-Bradenton Area CVB - Manatee County, FL-Wyndham Hotel Group (including Wyndham, Wyndham Grand, Dolce, Tryp)-Lufthansa Airlines-Cleveland Cavaliers-Visit KC, CVB-Paradisus by Melia-KSL Resorts-Omni, The Omni Homestead - Hot Springs, VA-Omni, Barton Creek Resort & Spa - Austin, TX-Omni, Amelia Island Plantation Resort - Amelia Island, FL-Niagara Falls State Park-Niagara USA/NTCC-Sequoia Kings Canyon State Park-Tenaya Lodge at Yosemite National Park-Yellowstone National Park-Kalaloch Lodge at Olympic National Park-Harrison Hot Springs Resort - Vancouver, CA-The Lodge at Geneva - Geneva-on-the-Lake, OH-Gideon Putnam Resort - Saratoga Springs, NY

Kansas City, Missouri Area

Responsible for account management of and lead communication with clients throughout the country, handling strategic development, planning and brand implementation for many significant accounts.Led internal and external creative teams on both large campaigns and individual tactics. Managed television and radio productions from concept development through execution and distribution. Digital project management included landing pages, microsites, full websites and online banner ads, working with internal and external resources. Managed consumer and internal stakeholder research covering brand and reputation measurement as well as ad concept testing. Provided high value customer service to clients including weekly status updates, social media consultation and careful stewardship of project budgets and timelines.Selected by CEO as a top stand-out agency talent to participate in a Masters-level marketing strategy course.

Joined Zillner in November 2009. Promoted to this position in November 2011. Responsible for management of marketing and advertising plans for multiple clients in diverse DMAs. Managed the relationship between the agency and client, ensuring the seamless process of all strategic consumer marketing, advertising and communication functions. Lead communication with corporate, regional and community clients to ensure success and value of marketing efforts.Managed the development and execution of advertising and marketing materials by providing creative strategy, communicating budget parameters and directing the production process from start to finish - committed to creating win-win solutions for both the client and agency.Developed and led proofing training series to educate and empower associates with tools to ensure only the highest quality, error-free work is produced.Also served on the event planning committee, overseeing quarterly corporate culture events as well as planning the annual holiday party.

Joined Zillner in November 2009. Promoted to this position in March 2011.Primary responsibilities included managing marketing efforts and strategy to promote company brand. Heavily involved with new business pitch presentations and launching the new company website (www.zillner.com). Manager and contributor for company blog as well as company social media spaces. -Established company blog and social media presence. -Managed the planning and execution of social media content.-Co-managed development and launch of new company website. -Developed proofing program for associates, ensuring brand and quality standards were set and maintained. -Trained interns on Cision and targeting; provided relevant project work and mentoring. -Managed award show entries and actively sought new opportunities for brand exposure. -Managed promotional photo shoot and associate headshots.-Represented Zillner at multiple industry and recruiting events including PRSSA Day and Top Businesses. -Served on the event planning committee, overseeing quarterly corporate culture events as well as planning the annual holiday party.

Integral part of account teams that execute communication and marketing plans for clients seeking to reach the aspirational senior. Specialized in understanding and marketing to the senior demographic.Effectively managed timelines and schedules, as well as internal and external communication, while remaining professional and poised. Trained and mentored new associates.

Four-year Veteran and Captain of the Koyote Girls Dance Team for the 6-time APFL World Champion Kansas Koyotes arena football team. Represented the Koyotes organization at home games and appearances; choreographed pre-game and halftime shows.

Topeka, Ks

Planned curriculum and instructed students ages preschool to college in both recreational and competitive classes with emphases in jazz, tap, ballet, musical theatre, contemporary, lyrical, creative movement and hip hop. Specialized in developing children's program and all levels of competitive choreography. Also led open and creative classes. Co-developed a training and leadership course for the assistant teacher program and actively mentored up and coming instructors.

Completed a summer-long mentorship in communications and public relations with Silpada Designs. Managed national media relations for Legacy Award winners as well as several other high impact communications/PR projects. Created comprehensive results reporting for each tactic. Prepared deskside meeting materials for senior staff and helped with National Conference preparation. Assisted with daily functions of department as well as general story pitching, list building and monitoring.

Completed a semester-long internship at the Kansas Legislature with Representative Mike Burgess. Primary function was assisting with PR and communication tactics, which included responding to constituent emails, planning constituent visits and various other forms of contact/promotion. Also attended committee meetings and functions to gain a deep understanding of state government.

Completed a semester-long internship with the campaign to re-elect Congresswoman Nancy Boyda. Working closely with the campaign managers, primary responsibility was to initiate a grassroots movement of support for the candidate, which included social media strategy and carefully crafted messaging. Attended various functions and assisted the campaign team on election night.

Ba, Mass Media (Public Relations, Media Writing/Publishing) And English

Activities and Societies: Zeta Tau Alpha (VPII/New Member Coordinator, Judicial Chair, Recruitment Counselor), Washburn University.

Spring School/Study Abroad, Public Relations

Completed International Studies-focused Public Relations intensive course. Worked in collaboration with international students to create.