I am a mid-career educator and creative director who is looking to maintain an up-to-date portfolio. My experience is primarily related to publishing, branding, music industry, and overall advertising campaigns encompassing a range of materials—from print to web to commercial
photography. Video, mobile, and interactive are not necessarily a part of my hands-on knowledge base
but I certainly understand how to integrate those aspects of advertising design into an overall campaign.
I am also a decent writer although, by no means would I consider myself a copywriter. I enjoy the brainstorming and idea formulation aspects of what I do more than anything else. My education is very broad in the humanities, sciences, and fine arts so I bring a wide range of ideas to an organization. As I mentioned, I am also an educator who has taught a range of graphic design and photography courses in higher education settings.
I am also a natural leader who treats others respectfully, even when faced with less than ideal circumstances. I would summarize my character, my personality, and my experiences accordingly:
• I have a passion for listening to, understanding and engaging people.
• I have over ten years of experience managing people, projects, budgets, and deadlines.
• I have been and enjoy being on the front lines of client and agency-facing work.
• I am typically someone with whom both clients and fellow employees genuinely enjoy working.
• I have been leading and teaching designers and design students for over 15 years.
• I am self-motivated, needing little supervision.
• I have 10+ years of strategic advertising experience in advertising agencies.
• I have significant graduate-level university course work in psychology and human behavior. I also have
a Master of Fine Arts degree in design/drawing and photography.
• I have excellent interpersonal skills.
• I have a passion for solving problems.
• I set goals and keep to-do lists in order to effectively multi-task.More...
Tara Dahl
Executive Director@Oregon Techworks Association
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Tara Dahl is an accomplished professional serving as the Executive Director at Oregon Techworks Association. With a diverse career spanning several years in the tech industry, higher education, and event planning, Tara has proven expertise in strategic planning, team leadership, and project management. Her dedication to innovation and growth has led her to the helm of the Oregon Techworks Association, where she is responsible for overseeing operations, implementing strategies, and driving the company's mission forward. Tara's leadership is characterized by her commitment to fostering collaboration and advancing technology development in Oregon. Her innovative approach, combined with her deep understanding of the tech sector, has made her an instrumental figure in the industry. Tara holds a degree in Management and Organizational Leadership, further solidifying her knowledge base and contributing to her success in her current role.More...