Tara Reddinger-Adams
Executive Coordinator at Irreducible Grace Foundation- Claim this Profile
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John Danielson
Tara will always exceed expectations.
John Danielson
Tara will always exceed expectations.
John Danielson
Tara will always exceed expectations.
John Danielson
Tara will always exceed expectations.
Credentials
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BICP Level II Skills Instructor
Bike Instructor Certification Program (Formerly IMBA - ICP)May, 2019- Nov, 2024 -
Wilderness First Aid
NOLS Wilderness MedicineFeb, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
PMBIA Level II Mountain Bike Instructor Certification
Professional Mountain Bike Instructor AssociationAug, 2017- Nov, 2024 -
Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED
American Red CrossJul, 2018- Nov, 2024 -
PMBIA Level I Mountain Bike Instructor Certification
PMBIA - Professional Mountain Bike Instructors AssociationJun, 2016- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Irreducible Grace Foundation
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United States
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Performing Arts
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1 - 100 Employee
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Executive Coordinator
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Sep 2019 - Present
Scope: Successfully create and implement procedures to streamline processes for fiscal management, hiring processes, and day-to-day operations. Create and develop marketing materials and presentations, manage website and social media accounts. Key Responsibilities • Video Editing: Responsible for all post-production for IGF Kids and VYB video series, including animation, editing, audio, and close captioning. • Marketing: Develop marketing materials for print and web-based platforms, including newsletters, flyers, social media posts, website management, and development. • Fiscal Management: Develop processes to streamline accounting procedures with Quickbooks Online to maintain fiscal records, invoicing, payroll, and client management. • Fundraising and Grant Writing: Research and successfully pursue leads to secure funding for program operations, assist Executive Director with the writing of narratives and budget development for grant proposals. • Project Management: Create forms, procedures, and documents to streamline processes, assign responsibilities, implement deadlines, and monitor projects throughout the organization. Show less
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Conscience VC
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United States
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Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals
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700 & Above Employee
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Independent Contractor
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Jan 2015 - Present
Scope: Project management for clients including developing resources, budgets, and timelines. Design, develop and manage marketing materials, bike jerseys, websites, and social media accounts, including copywriting. • Clients include 3F Century, Education Partnership Minnesota, Humboldt High School, Irreducible Grace Foundation, Miller Tree Services, and Sis and Me Sweets Scope: Project management for clients including developing resources, budgets, and timelines. Design, develop and manage marketing materials, bike jerseys, websites, and social media accounts, including copywriting. • Clients include 3F Century, Education Partnership Minnesota, Humboldt High School, Irreducible Grace Foundation, Miller Tree Services, and Sis and Me Sweets
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Owner, Coach and Guide
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May 2015 - Present
Scope: Founder, owner, and coach of independently owned mountain bike business, providing thoughtful and quality mountain bike instruction and guiding to beginner through advanced riders in Minnesota, Colorado and Arizona. • Provide skill development based mountain bike instruction focused on safety, learning, and fun for youth and adults. Service provider for YMCA Camp St. Croix, teaching mountain biking to youth 11-14 years. • Lead guided mountain bike trips, tailoring rides to the clients skill, ability, and fitness in Minnesota and Arizona. Provide clients with all-inclusive packages, which include meals and yoga sessions. • Develop curriculum and lesson plans for group and private clinics, tailoring lessons to clients individual goals. • Develop Emergency Action Plans for group and private lessons based on IMBA protocol. • Obtain permits and instruction agreements for multiple agencies including the US Forest Service, local parks and recreation departments, county and state agencies. • Maintain financial and client records for company using a variety of Google platforms. • Develop and maintain company branding, website development and maintenance (Wix), blog, social media (Facebook and Instagram), and email marketing campaigns. • Pursue sponsorships by companies in the mountain bike industry as well as local bike shop. • 2016 - 2018 Ambassador and Coach for VIDA Mountain Bike Series. Promote products and services using Instagram and Facebook. Author blog posts and product reviews for VIDA, Enduro Bites and other sponsors. • IMBA ICP Level I Certification, PMBIA Level I Certification, PMBIA Level II Certification, NOLS Wilderness First Aid and American Red Cross CPR certified. PMBIA Level II Air certified and BICP Level I certified. Show less
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Saint Paul Public Schools
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United States
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Education Administration Programs
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700 & Above Employee
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Program Assistant
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Aug 2016 - Sep 2019
Scope: Successfully develop and co-lead the development of Middle School Foundations 2.0 and Extended Day Learning Grad Prep program, including curriculum writing and implementation. Manage over $6M in local and federal funding and procurement for Career and Technical Education programs to streamline procurement procedures for State and Federal grants per policy. • Program Development and Project Management: Co-Lead the Middle School Foundations Advisory Committee, develop and implement Foundations curriculum, a middle school Advisory curriculum encompassing social emotional learning, personal finance, digital citizenship and academic skills through a lens of equity and inclusion. Lead development and oversight of Grad Prep course for high school students, including curriculum writing. • Partnerships: Develop and deepen authentic partnerships with Junior Achievement, EverFi and Wilderness Inquiry to provide curriculum and programming to students. • Fiscal Management and Procurement: Streamline processes to monitor and maintain records for procurement, expenditure processing, tracking, and contracts. Utilize PeopleSoft for fiscal requisitions, vouchers, reports, and human resource postings for over $6M annual in Federal, state and local grant funds. Streamline procurement procedures for State and Federal grants per policy to ensure accurate asset inventory. • Marketing: Successfully develop marketing materials and engaging presentations to recruit students for early college programs. Show less
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Penn Cycle & Fitness
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United States
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Sporting Goods Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Sales Associate
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2007 - Mar 2018
Scope : Recognized by customers as providing excellent customer service by helping customers purchase products that meet their cycling needs. Enthusiastic cycling advocate, mountain bike expert, and and resource for local trails, ride routes, and outreach organizations. In-season sales average of $283.00 per hour, store keyholder. • Merchandising : Responsible for creating merchandising displays, evening accounting and closing duties; store key holder. • Bike Repairs : Perform basic bike repairs, including flat changes, brake and derailleur adjustments, and build bikes. • Outreach : Organize and lead beginner and intermediate level mountain bike rides, create a supportive and welcoming community for rider of all levels. • Product Reviews : Write trail and honest, experience based product reviews which were published online and on social media platforms. Maintain current product training via Sparc, Experticity and Trek U (Ninja). Show less
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Saint Paul Public Schools
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United States
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Education Administration Programs
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700 & Above Employee
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Special Projects Coordinator : Interim AVID District Director
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Jan 2016 - Jun 2016
Scope : Program oversight to ensure successful implementation of AVID in 14 middle and high schools serving 1,700 students. Work extensively to create innovative ways to maintain program fidelity and offerings when faced with the loss of a $1.2 million (annual) grant funder, nurtured partnerships to maintain programming on $300,000 annual budget. Ensure each school met annual AVID certification requirements.• Leadership Development : Build positive relationships with district administrators, teachers and support staff. Extensively partner with Office of Specialized Services coaches to develop and provide professional learning to over 50 Special Education staff annually in AVID methodologies. Recruit, hire, and train over 60 tutors annually.• Project Management and Development : Under the Direction of the Assistant Superintendent successfully lead and manage the development of middle school Foundations curriculum.• Professional Learning : Develop and facilitate in-district and regional AVID professional learning with positive feedback.• Data Driven Decision Making : Analyze district data to inform program improvement, teaching practices, and AVID certification.• Fostering Partnerships : Established extensive partnerships with local and national agencies, colleges, nonprofits, and businesses to provide students opportunities to enhance academic, social, and postsecondary awareness through campus visits, workplace visits, guest speakers, and other events.• Marketing : Pioneer department marketing materials, including posters, brochures, handbooks, and videos. Maintain program website and curriculum utilizing Urban Planet, Schoolwires, Google Docs, iMovie, and Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.• Fiscal Management : Develop annual AVID budget for district administration and work in collaboration with district administration to ensure responsible fiscal spending. Author grant proposals for program activities in collaboration with grants office. Show less
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Special Projects Coordinator : AVID District Director Support
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Jul 2013 - Jan 2016
Scope : Program oversight to ensure successful implementation of AVID in 14 middle and high schools serving 1,700 students. Work extensively to create innovative ways to maintain program fidelity and offerings when faced with the loss of a $1.2 million (annual) grant funder, nurtured partnerships to maintain programming on $300,000 annual budget. Ensure each school met annual AVID certification requirements.• Leadership Development : Build positive relationships with district administrators, teachers and support staff. Extensively partner with Office of Specialized Services coaches to develop and provide professional learning to over 50 Special Education staff annually in AVID methodologies. Recruit, hire, and train over 60 tutors annually to facilitate tutorials in 78 classrooms.• Project Management and Development : Under the Direction of the Assistant Superintendent successfully lead development of middle school Foundations curriculum.• Professional Learning : Develop and facilitate in-district and regional AVID professional learning with positive feedback.• Data Driven Decision Making : Analyze district data to inform program improvement, teaching practices, and AVID certification.• Fostering Partnerships : Established extensive partnerships with local and national agencies, colleges, nonprofits, and businesses to provide students opportunities to enhance academic, social, and postsecondary awareness through campus visits, workplace visits, guest speakers, and other events.• Marketing : Pioneer department marketing materials, including posters, brochures, handbooks, and videos. Maintain program website and curriculum utilizing Urban Planet, Schoolwires, Google Docs, iMovie, Adobe Illustrator, and Photoshop.• Fiscal Management : Develop annual AVID budget for district administration and work in collaboration with district administration to ensure responsible fiscal spending. Author grant proposals for program activities in collaboration with grants office. Show less
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AVID Elementary District Liaison
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Oct 2008 - Jun 2013
Scope: Successfully oversee AVID Elementary program implementation by providing support to all 4th - 6th grade teachers and administrators in 28 elementary schools to ensure successful program implementation through personalized coaching.• Program Oversight : Perform classroom walkthroughs and observations to provide teachers andadministrators with implementation feedback and coaching for areas of strength and growth.• Training Development : Successfully develop and lead in-district professional learning. Develop online AVID Elementary training modules for teachers and support staff utilizing Moodle.• Project Coordination : Work in close partnership with Travelers Insurance to develop employee volunteer opportunities in schools. Successfully coordinate and manage supply budget and purchasing of supplies for 28 schools. Show less
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Education
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University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Master of Education (M.Ed.), Youth Development Leadership -
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Fine and Studio Arts
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