Tara Mohn, PMP, CKM
Knowledge Management Specialist at Defense Security Cooperation Agency- Claim this Profile
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Ryan Bloomfield
I first met Tara when I joined the U.S.Department of State Knowledge Management Community of Practice. Tara was one of the two leaders of the group. The group spanned across the State Department and consisted of hundreds of people. Tara excelled at running the group always having well thought out agendas and speakers. As an advocate for KM when the State Department Leadership started their Quadrennial Diplomacy and Development Review (QDDR) Tara advocated via the Sounding Board for the inclusion of Knowledge Management in the 4 year State Strategy, which got us a meeting with State Department Leadership, who decided to include Knowledge Management and Data Analytics in the QDDR. That led to the DMR Heather Higginbottom and Executive Secretary MacManus leading a Knowledge Management and Data Analytics monthly cross state meeting to highlight best practices and those who were leaders in KM and Data Analytics and also led to the DMR led Statecraft initiative which produced a redesigned State-wide Intranet renaming iNet to the Knowledge Portal, which I had the opportunity to advise the DMR’s staff on because of Tara and my efforts around KM. Tara, my and other change agents/innovators efforts caused IT Modernization at State and a new design of the State Intranet focused on Internal Communications and Dynamic Content using User centric design principals. So far what I was able to work on with Tara has been the highlight of my career and I can’t thank her enough for her insights and passion for KM, which had a drastically positive impact at State and in my career. I’d highly recommend Tara. She is a change agent, innovator, amazing person and truly cares about delivering a value add to her State Department colleagues and the larger community of Knowledge Management professionals.
Paul McVinney
I met Tara at our local Knowledge Management Association (KMA) chapter meetings. She is a KMA leader, welcoming new members, expanding the group, providing speakers for professional growth at every meeting. I value our professional relationship. It's a privilege to learn from her at every opportunity!
Ryan Bloomfield
I first met Tara when I joined the U.S.Department of State Knowledge Management Community of Practice. Tara was one of the two leaders of the group. The group spanned across the State Department and consisted of hundreds of people. Tara excelled at running the group always having well thought out agendas and speakers. As an advocate for KM when the State Department Leadership started their Quadrennial Diplomacy and Development Review (QDDR) Tara advocated via the Sounding Board for the inclusion of Knowledge Management in the 4 year State Strategy, which got us a meeting with State Department Leadership, who decided to include Knowledge Management and Data Analytics in the QDDR. That led to the DMR Heather Higginbottom and Executive Secretary MacManus leading a Knowledge Management and Data Analytics monthly cross state meeting to highlight best practices and those who were leaders in KM and Data Analytics and also led to the DMR led Statecraft initiative which produced a redesigned State-wide Intranet renaming iNet to the Knowledge Portal, which I had the opportunity to advise the DMR’s staff on because of Tara and my efforts around KM. Tara, my and other change agents/innovators efforts caused IT Modernization at State and a new design of the State Intranet focused on Internal Communications and Dynamic Content using User centric design principals. So far what I was able to work on with Tara has been the highlight of my career and I can’t thank her enough for her insights and passion for KM, which had a drastically positive impact at State and in my career. I’d highly recommend Tara. She is a change agent, innovator, amazing person and truly cares about delivering a value add to her State Department colleagues and the larger community of Knowledge Management professionals.
Paul McVinney
I met Tara at our local Knowledge Management Association (KMA) chapter meetings. She is a KMA leader, welcoming new members, expanding the group, providing speakers for professional growth at every meeting. I value our professional relationship. It's a privilege to learn from her at every opportunity!
Ryan Bloomfield
I first met Tara when I joined the U.S.Department of State Knowledge Management Community of Practice. Tara was one of the two leaders of the group. The group spanned across the State Department and consisted of hundreds of people. Tara excelled at running the group always having well thought out agendas and speakers. As an advocate for KM when the State Department Leadership started their Quadrennial Diplomacy and Development Review (QDDR) Tara advocated via the Sounding Board for the inclusion of Knowledge Management in the 4 year State Strategy, which got us a meeting with State Department Leadership, who decided to include Knowledge Management and Data Analytics in the QDDR. That led to the DMR Heather Higginbottom and Executive Secretary MacManus leading a Knowledge Management and Data Analytics monthly cross state meeting to highlight best practices and those who were leaders in KM and Data Analytics and also led to the DMR led Statecraft initiative which produced a redesigned State-wide Intranet renaming iNet to the Knowledge Portal, which I had the opportunity to advise the DMR’s staff on because of Tara and my efforts around KM. Tara, my and other change agents/innovators efforts caused IT Modernization at State and a new design of the State Intranet focused on Internal Communications and Dynamic Content using User centric design principals. So far what I was able to work on with Tara has been the highlight of my career and I can’t thank her enough for her insights and passion for KM, which had a drastically positive impact at State and in my career. I’d highly recommend Tara. She is a change agent, innovator, amazing person and truly cares about delivering a value add to her State Department colleagues and the larger community of Knowledge Management professionals.
Paul McVinney
I met Tara at our local Knowledge Management Association (KMA) chapter meetings. She is a KMA leader, welcoming new members, expanding the group, providing speakers for professional growth at every meeting. I value our professional relationship. It's a privilege to learn from her at every opportunity!
Ryan Bloomfield
I first met Tara when I joined the U.S.Department of State Knowledge Management Community of Practice. Tara was one of the two leaders of the group. The group spanned across the State Department and consisted of hundreds of people. Tara excelled at running the group always having well thought out agendas and speakers. As an advocate for KM when the State Department Leadership started their Quadrennial Diplomacy and Development Review (QDDR) Tara advocated via the Sounding Board for the inclusion of Knowledge Management in the 4 year State Strategy, which got us a meeting with State Department Leadership, who decided to include Knowledge Management and Data Analytics in the QDDR. That led to the DMR Heather Higginbottom and Executive Secretary MacManus leading a Knowledge Management and Data Analytics monthly cross state meeting to highlight best practices and those who were leaders in KM and Data Analytics and also led to the DMR led Statecraft initiative which produced a redesigned State-wide Intranet renaming iNet to the Knowledge Portal, which I had the opportunity to advise the DMR’s staff on because of Tara and my efforts around KM. Tara, my and other change agents/innovators efforts caused IT Modernization at State and a new design of the State Intranet focused on Internal Communications and Dynamic Content using User centric design principals. So far what I was able to work on with Tara has been the highlight of my career and I can’t thank her enough for her insights and passion for KM, which had a drastically positive impact at State and in my career. I’d highly recommend Tara. She is a change agent, innovator, amazing person and truly cares about delivering a value add to her State Department colleagues and the larger community of Knowledge Management professionals.
Paul McVinney
I met Tara at our local Knowledge Management Association (KMA) chapter meetings. She is a KMA leader, welcoming new members, expanding the group, providing speakers for professional growth at every meeting. I value our professional relationship. It's a privilege to learn from her at every opportunity!
Credentials
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Certified Knowledge Manager (CKM)
The International Knowledge Management InstituteFeb, 2009- Nov, 2024 -
Scrum Fundamentals Certified
VMedu Scrum StudyJun, 2014- Nov, 2024 -
Project Management Professional (PMP)
The Project Management InstituteAug, 2008- Nov, 2024 -
Salesforce Platform Basics Badge
Salesforce Trailhead
Experience
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Defense Security Cooperation Agency
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United States
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Armed Forces
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200 - 300 Employee
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Knowledge Management Specialist
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Sep 2019 - Present
Joined the Knowledge Management Team at DSCA. Joined the Knowledge Management Team at DSCA.
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U.S. Department of State
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United States
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International Affairs
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700 & Above Employee
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Senior Knowledge Management Specialist, FSI/SPAS
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Sep 2008 - Sep 2019
Knowledge Management initiative at the School of Professional & Area Studies. • Existing SPAS On-boarding, enhancing knowledge bases and knowledge continuity meetings prior to departure are being expanded into the two-day SPAS Trainer Enhancement Program (STEP) program. • Incorporating the Knowledge Continuity Cycle into the new STEP program • Charged with creating and presenting the Knowledge Management section of the mandatory STEP On-boarding program. • Develop policies and… Show more Knowledge Management initiative at the School of Professional & Area Studies. • Existing SPAS On-boarding, enhancing knowledge bases and knowledge continuity meetings prior to departure are being expanded into the two-day SPAS Trainer Enhancement Program (STEP) program. • Incorporating the Knowledge Continuity Cycle into the new STEP program • Charged with creating and presenting the Knowledge Management section of the mandatory STEP On-boarding program. • Develop policies and procedures on school knowledge management enhancing achievement of organizational goals and objectives • Organize and standardize shared drives to align files according to the National Archives and Record Administration’s Record Disposition Schedules to comply with the Federal Records Management regulations Knowledge Management at the Department of State • Consult with State Department offices and bureaus such as the HR Overseas Employment bureau Africa Executive bureau on knowledge management practices • Actively support the State Department Knowledge Management Community of Practice (KM@State.gov). • Important contributor at the quarterly of State Department Knowledge Managers Community meeting run by the Office of EDiplomacy. • Regularly contribute to the State Department Corridor group (the State Department’s social media tool), "State Knowledge Managers Group". Using SharePoint for Knowledge Management • Charged with creating the SharePoint presence for the STEP program to include an attractive, unique interface for all new SPAS personnel • Created and shared a collection of SharePoint and Knowledge Management Best Practices. • Provide SharePoint support for the school Knowledge Management Community Activity • Continuing to lead the Knowledge Management Community of DC (formerly, the DC Chapter of the Knowledge Management Association) • Active member of the Federal Knowledge Management Community (FKMC). • Documented and implemented the Federal Knowledge Management Awareness Week
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Knowledge Manager, NEA-SCA/EX
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Nov 2016 - Feb 2017
Assigned to the Near-East Bureau /the South & Central Asia Bureau and their joint Executive Bureau to assess their Knowledge Management needs. • Conducted KM interviews of NEA-SCA/EX staff • Assembled metrics on KM processes and tools • Produced an executable plan, on how to better use the tools at NEA-SCA/EX disposal • Explored new options for better Knowledge Management driven efficiency and productivity. • Drafted a Knowledge Management Assessment Report and an Action Plan… Show more Assigned to the Near-East Bureau /the South & Central Asia Bureau and their joint Executive Bureau to assess their Knowledge Management needs. • Conducted KM interviews of NEA-SCA/EX staff • Assembled metrics on KM processes and tools • Produced an executable plan, on how to better use the tools at NEA-SCA/EX disposal • Explored new options for better Knowledge Management driven efficiency and productivity. • Drafted a Knowledge Management Assessment Report and an Action Plan for future knowledge management changes.
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Knowledge Manager, CSD, School of Professional and Area Studies
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Jun 2013 - Oct 2016
Directed the Knowledge Management initiative at the School if Professional & Area Studies. • Researched and focused on a real KM pain-points - Continuity of operations. • Created and implemented a Knowledge Continuity Cycle which better leverages the knowledge transfer at standard knowledge touch points when staff (1) arrive, (2) handle, search, save, and (3) share before departing. Led Knowledge Management by Example at the Department of State • Used, contributed to and… Show more Directed the Knowledge Management initiative at the School if Professional & Area Studies. • Researched and focused on a real KM pain-points - Continuity of operations. • Created and implemented a Knowledge Continuity Cycle which better leverages the knowledge transfer at standard knowledge touch points when staff (1) arrive, (2) handle, search, save, and (3) share before departing. Led Knowledge Management by Example at the Department of State • Used, contributed to and otherwise supported the State Department Knowledge Management Community of Practice (KM@State.gov) • Co-initiated, planned, and conducted monthly gatherings of State Department Knowledge Managers with monthly KM meetings on relevant KM topics, • Created the State Department Corridor group (the State Department’s social media tool), "State Knowledge Management Community Group". Promoted a Cultural Shift from “Need to know” to “Need to Share” • Planned, facilitated and implemented sharing sessions for staff to discuss key processes so all are aware of the best practices, available tools, and topics; • Conducting regular Link2Learning webinars using Adobe Connect to share with the world-wide Department of State offices; • Taught regular Knowledge Management modules for several core management courses at FSI. Used SharePoint for Knowledge Management • Served as the School SharePoint Site Collection Administrator for 9 years, including Instituting web standards, administration frameworks, and sharing sessions for user support. • Provided the first level support for SP questions from SPAS SP users. • Advised offices throughout the Department on SP use and processes and conduct one-on-one consultations and SP tutorials on request. • Co-hosted the first DOS SharePoint Users’ Group conference held on May 16, 2011 and the related SharePoint Site Awards.
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Knowledge Manager, Management Tradecraft Training Division
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Sep 2008 - Jun 2013
• Explicit KA Repositories include the MTT Shared Drive documents, the MTT intranet site web pages, the MTT and SPAS SharePoint (SP) sites, and other media used to document processes integral to the administration, student access, and conduct of the 196 courses managed by MTT. • Assessed content on the SD and the SP Sites, which consisted of 42 Gigabytes of 100,850 files and 8,497 folders and sub-folders. • Created, counseled, and implemented file and folder naming conventions and… Show more • Explicit KA Repositories include the MTT Shared Drive documents, the MTT intranet site web pages, the MTT and SPAS SharePoint (SP) sites, and other media used to document processes integral to the administration, student access, and conduct of the 196 courses managed by MTT. • Assessed content on the SD and the SP Sites, which consisted of 42 Gigabytes of 100,850 files and 8,497 folders and sub-folders. • Created, counseled, and implemented file and folder naming conventions and processes • implemented logical file management standards and streamlined processes using SharePoint that save time and reduce needless re-work. • Assigned ownership of the sub sites to the MTT tradecraft team. • Outlined a set of Site Manager Duties that the Site Managers must perform to maintain their SP sites effectively, including Section 508 and Copyright compliance • Routinely presented an Introduction to SharePoint training session for all MTT students. Making the Case to Senior leadership to Endorse Knowledge Management • Co-chaired the FSI Knowledge Management working group that was tasked with identifying strategies for improving the management of content and knowledge for all FSI. • Led the SPAS Knowledge Management Working Group (SKMWG), consisting of KM liaisons from each SPAS division. • Managed the impact of fiscal (no-budget), man-power (all-volunteer), organization (School Strategic Goals), and equipment resource constraints • Used a Balanced Scorecard approach to assess projects to be tackled by the SKMWG. • Hosted two “SPAS Knowledge Management Days” to spread awareness and understanding of Knowledge Management throughout SPAS and FSI. • Initiated, planned and hosted an FSI KM Share Fair. Representatives from many known knowledge management and related projects at State came to the Wood Lobby at FSI to man a table and speak to attendees about their programs and products.
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McDonald Bradley
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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100 - 200 Employee
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CPD Webteam Project Manager
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Mar 2002 - Feb 2008
Manage team of Web Developers responsible for the content of the websites for the Office of Community Planning and Development of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Manage team of Web Developers responsible for the content of the websites for the Office of Community Planning and Development of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
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McDonald Bradley
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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100 - 200 Employee
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JCON Training Project Manager
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Jun 1996 - Nov 1999
Managed the trainers providing training on the Justice Consolidated Office Network (JCON) Contract. Managed the trainers providing training on the Justice Consolidated Office Network (JCON) Contract.
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Education
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1986 - 1990
University of Rhode Island
B.A., Philosophy, Business
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